The fairytale waters of Gorski kotar

On the first day we visited some of the Gorski Kotar lakes

Lake Lokvarsko was created in 1952-1955 by building a dam on the Lokvarka River and is 40 meters deep.
Although the Lokvarsko Lake is artificial, it almost perfectly blends into the natural environment of beautiful mountain forests, so today it is an exceptional tourist attraction and a popular place for sports and recreation enthusiasts.
The motor raft “Čača” is anchored on the lake right next to the beach, with which its nice owner makes daily panoramic trips across the lake. He mainly plays blues on his raft and then cruises on Lake Lokvarsko to introduce you to the natural beauties and local sights.

After this water adventure we drive to Fužine only half an hour drive away.
Lunch in Fužine.

Lake Bajer is the oldest of the three reservoirs in Fužine, our next point of visit.
Hiking trails start from the main parking lot in Fužine, near the wooden houses.
A choice of short, medium and long walks is offered.
The estimated length of stay is about 2 hours and everyone can explore the lake at their own discretion. For those who want to relax, there are several restaurants with beautiful views of the lake and the surrounding area.

Late afternoon accommodation in hotel in Fužine, dinner and overnight.

Breakfast, transfer Fužine – Razloge 50 min about 35 km

We drive towards the source of the Kupa river. Risnjak National Park says it in one sentence: “The source of the Kupa River is one of many unsolved karst mysteries, one of the most powerful, longest and deepest Croatian sources.” The hiking trail “Razloge – to the source of the Kupa” is the most popular trail leading to the spring because it is the shortest but also the steepest. It takes about 30-45 minutes one way.
The starting point is the village of Razloge, where the beginning of the trail is marked with a sign. After a few minutes of walking through the meadows, you come to a wider forest path that drops steeply for about half an hour and leads to a dried-up river bed. It leads to the Kupa River, where there is a rest area. The source is only a few minutes away.
Butterflies occupy a very important place in the valley of the river Kupa, therefore the whole valley is called “Butterfly Valley”. You will surely remember it forever as you will experience one of the most beautiful scenes: a multitude of carefree and playful butterflies, sheltered in their own pristine nature.

Next up is the journey home.