MODRIČ CAVE – 200 m

Modrič Cave was accidentally discovered in 1980, although its location is relatively close to the Jadranska magistrala road, at only 29 metres above the sea level. Existing geomorphological, archaeological and speleological explorations tell us about the cave’s natural and scientific value. Some 800 metres of this cave give a special experience of the underground world: completely untouched nature, no concrete paved trails, no spotlights or mass tourist groups. The cave has an indented shape, distinctive for alternate sequencing of narrow stalagmite slits and bigger spacious halls in two directions. It is decorated with extraordinary precipitated calcite forms. You’ll find yourself surrounded by the world of stalactites, stalagmites, imaginative pillar forms alike jelly-fish, cuttlefish, Red queen … whatever your imagination allows you to think. The interior of the cave is easy to walk because the channels have enough height and width for passage, but without an expert guide and specific equipment, it is not possible to explore the cave.

MASLENICA BRIDGE – 3,7 km

Very seldom, a contemporary Croatian bridge had such an unusual destiny like this bridge over Maslenica gorge, that carries the name Maslenica Bridge or lately, very often Old Maslenica Bridge, so it could be distinguished from a new concrete bridge, not far away, a part of the highway Zagreb – Split. Almost everybody, and this will doubtless remain, considered Maslenica Bridge the most beautiful one in Croatia. Especially for its perfect fit into the stingy rocky ground, where the vegetation has a rare presence. Actually, it was and remained some kind of Croatian cultural good – a monument of contemporary architectural Croatian heritage. The Old Maslenica Bridge, now being part of the regional road instead of a highway, has significantly less traffic than its neighbor New Maslenica bridge. But for those who drive along our coast, love to enjoy beauty rather than speed, it is an important destination. Because of significantly less traffic than it had in its “first life”, because now, it is out of the main traffic trajectory, probably, once a nice motel above the bridge will never be renovated. It is certain this bridge during the strong bora (NE wind) times shields travellers better than its much bigger twin brother.

ZRMANJA RIVER CANYON – 9,2 km

Canyon of Zrmanja River is an untouched piece of land. The best way to reach the canyon is over Jasenice (direction Obrovac), a couple of kilometres east of Maslenica. As well, among others, this was a movie location for the Native American Chief Winnetou movies. To the location of Pueblo plato (Pariževačka glavica) one gets by taking the road in Jasenice towards Obrovac. After passing through Jasenice village the way turns right on an unpaved road which leads to a small plateau, at the very edge of the imposing canyon of Zrmanja River, or Rio Pecos- Zrmanja’s name in the movie. This location was the Indian village – homeland of Apache chief Winnetou. Winnetou (Pierre Brice) and Old Shatterhand (Lex Barker) became blood brothers. From the plateau there is an amazing view on the sharply cut canyon of the Zrmanja River which will remain indelibly in memory of each visitor. Exact movie locations on the river can be seen during organized boat excursions, starting from Maslenica. With impressive rocks emerging from the river, right after its estuary starts a canoe scene of Old Shatterhand and Intschu-tschuna. The scene ends about 2 km up the river, next to an impressive boulder on the right side. That is the location of the scenes with old Shatterhand’s attempt to reach the totem pole and spectacular bandit ride on a raft on a burning river Rio Pecos.

MAJSTORSKA ROAD – 10 km

Majstorska road is the most beautiful mountain road in Croatia, offering spectacular views on the peaks of Velebit Mountain, Zadar hinterland and the sea. It was built in the 19th century. In total, it is 41 km long and was the first road connecting Croatian North and South.

NATIONAL PARK PAKLENICA – 20 km

For mountaineering and hiking lovers, a visit to Paklenica National park is a perfect choice. Enrich hiking and climbing with entrance to the Cave Manita peć which will thrill you with its decorations, speleothems, flowstones (cascading rimstone dams) and underground fauna richness. In the tourist offer of NP Paklenica there are foresters house, ethno-house, old mill, educational and presentation centres, camp and diverse gastronomic offer.

NATURE PARK VRANSKO JEZERO (VRANA LAKE) – 51 km

This biggest sweet water lake in Croatia, like the rest of the region, has turbulent and noble history. Once, many times a larger swamp, with heroic sacrifice and persistence of a noble family Borelli was turned into a picturesque lake. Besides many effluents, today is big Pakoško polje (field), an agricultural area that nurtured this region. Some legends say that in the lake’s depth sleeps a scary dragon, but what isn’t a legend is an Ornithological reserve, a natural waterfowl bird habitat. During the sunny winter days about 100 000 birds sway on the lake, enjoying mild climate and plenty of food. In abundance of fish, catching big is a common thing on Vrana Lake. Seldom, a catch of up to 200 kilos colossus, mainly catfish, happens.

NATURE PARK TELAŠĆICA – 67 km

Spend one day at the most beautiful and the biggest natural harbour on the Adriatic Sea. Explore the bay with 13 islands and islets, swim in the salt lake Mir, dive in the vicinity of wild and steep cliffs and don’t miss the view from the Grpašćak viewpoint. Scent of numerous Mediterranean herbs will be your healing and therapeutic accompaniment.

NATIONAL PARK KRKA – 75 km

Enrich your holidays with an excursion to NP Krka where you’ll be welcomed by the longest waterfall of the Krka River – Skradinski buk, out of where you may visit islet Visovac by boat. This islet has been a host of a Franciscan monastery since the 15th century. Plants and animals lovers will find all the pleasure while hiking on the Educational pedestrian footpath of Stinice. By boat from Roški waterfall you may visit Krka Monastery, Burnum, amphitheatre, a Roman military camp – archaeological site within the area of the NP Krka, near Kistanje.

NATIONAL PARK KORNATI – 90 km

Kornati archipelago is a destination not to miss during your summer holiday. We highly recommend the sight “Krune” (crowns) – vertical cliffs of Kornati islands facing the open sea. On Kornati may be seen architectural structures from Byzantine period – Fort Tureta, from Middle Ages little church of Our Lady of Tarac, as well the remains of salt works and salt depots in the bay of Lasa. Swim and dive in the depths of the crystal clear sea.

NATIONAL PARK PLITVICE LAKES – 104 km

The biggest and the oldest Croatian national park of Plitvice lakes provides unforgettable sights on 16 lakes of different sizes and countless waterfalls of an exceptional beauty. Walking in forest trails and crossing the wooden bridges will convince you why the NP Plitvice lakes is a member of the UNESCO world heritage family.

NATURE PARK VELEBIT – 128 km

Velebit has always been a link between the coastline and Lika hinterland and has formed this unique economic, cultural and historical unit. For this purpose traffic connection was extremely important - from ancient times till today. Because of the development of economy, trade and transport, the Habsburg Monarchy in 18th and 19th century has built a couple of important roads over Velebit. Road constructors were characterized with exceptional expertise, so many of those roads, with some small reconstructions, are still in use today. The historical Velebit road inscripted on a list of cultural goods of the Republic of Croatia (in 2007) is so called Majstorska cesta (road). To shorten the travel time to Dalmatia, in 1825, started the construction of this trans-Velebit road en route Sveti Rok – Mali Alan – Obrovac. On this road started a self-career of famous mountain road constructor and border officer Josip Kajetan Knežić. The construction of this 41 km long road was completed in 1832, when it was inaugurated and set in use with the name Majstorska cesta. In fact, the way Knežić managed to carry out the route on a steep Velebit slope with many serpentines between ravines and cliffs, made a big step forward in road constructions at the time. The maximum of inclination was 5,5 % which is still in accordance with contemporary regulations of road constructions. On a, back in a day new Velebit transversal road, besides trade, postal transport between Vienna and Zadar took place. The road goes by geomorphological important location – Tulove grede – outstanding group of vertical limestone beams, cliffs and spires.

MOUNTAIN VELEBIT – 128 km

Mountain Velebit, protected because of its outstanding nature’s values and biodiversity partly belongs to the Jasenice Municipality. Out of the impressive 203551,12 ha which is the total amount of Velebit protected area surface, 8 270,28 ha is a part of the Jasenice Municipality area, representing 4,10 % of total protected area. Velebit is included in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

NATIONAL PARK NORTHERN VELEBIT – 150 km

Another Croatian pearl available during your summer holidays. NP Northern Velebit will please the most demanding plant and animal world lovers in strict nature reserves of Hajduči and Rožanski kukovi, botanical reserves Visibaba, Zavižan-Balinovac-Velika kosa and the most famous of all in the Velebit botanical garden. Feel how the Velebit forest breathes in forest reserve Borov vrh and in the Štirovača reserve of forest vegetation. Park abounds with mountain trails, out of which Premužićeva staza (trail) is the most famous one. This magnificent meeting point of the Lika region and the coast is the most dramatic on Alan. It is the area of spacious mountain grasslands, karst hollows where above them picturesque peaks rise.