Slovin Unique - Rastoke’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Out of the entire area protected under the category of ˝Significant Landscape˝ with a total area of 5.19 km2, Barać Caves are definitely the most famous attraction. These caves, after which the entire protected area was named, were first opened for visitors way back in 1892.
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Caves of Barać
Out of the entire area protected under the category of ˝Significant Landscape˝ with a total area of 5.19 km2, Barać Caves are definitely the most famous attraction. These caves, after which the entire protected area was named, were first opened for visitors way back in 1892.
With its exceptional natural beauty, this area has always attracted nature lovers, and already on 8 April 1949, it was proclaimed Croatia’s first national park. The process of tufa formation, which results in the building of the tufa, or travertine, barriers and resulted in the creation of the lakes, is the outstanding universal value, for which the Plitvice Lakes were internationally recognised on 26 October 1979 with their inscription onto the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Plitvice Lakes National Park
With its exceptional natural beauty, this area has always attracted nature lovers, and already on 8 April 1949, it was proclaimed Croatia’s first national park. The process of tufa formation, which results in the building of the tufa, or travertine, barriers and resulted in the creation of the lakes, is the outstanding universal value, for which the Plitvice Lakes were internationally recognised on 26 October 1979 with their inscription onto the UNESCO World Heritage List.
In our neighborhood place for those looking for the adventure and adrenaline
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Adrenalin park Plitvice
In our neighborhood place for those looking for the adventure and adrenaline
The Equus Igni ranch is situated in Jelov Klanac in the pristine environment surrounding the Plitvice Lakes.
The riding programmes are designed for everyone – both experienced riders and all nature and horse lovers. For beginners and those without any experience with horses, they offer short riding instructions, followed by the experience of walking on horseback through the woods.
Equestrian club/Konjički klub Rakovica
The Equus Igni ranch is situated in Jelov Klanac in the pristine environment surrounding the Plitvice Lakes.
The riding programmes are designed for everyone – both experienced riders and all nature and horse lovers. For beginners and those without any experience with horses, they offer short riding instructions, followed by the experience of walking on horseback through the woods.
Local tourst agency offer special tailor made tours depending on your liking.
Explore the untouched area of the Korana and Mrežnica rivers on kayak safari and white water rafting trips.
Explore our forests and its hidden beauties accompanied by guide on off-road roads on quad bikes. Rent bikes and enjoy your stay with a map of marked biking trails and explore all the peaceful country roads that lead you to the many hidden beaches on the Korana River!
Rastoke Active - Tourist agency
Local tourst agency offer special tailor made tours depending on your liking.
Explore the untouched area of the Korana and Mrežnica rivers on kayak safari and white water rafting trips.
Explore our forests and its hidden beauties accompanied by guide on off-road roads on quad bikes. Rent bikes and enjoy your stay with a map of marked biking trails and explore all the peaceful country roads that lead you to the many hidden beaches on the Korana River!
Ranch deer valley as part of Family farm Bićanić which was established in 2009., is engaged in breeding red deer and fallow deer. It is located in the area of Drežnik Grad, a village 20 km from the Slunj, and covers an area of about 15 hectares.
Visitors will be able to enjoy the beauty of nature with unusual sightseeing and feeding of wildlife.
Working hours during summer: 09.00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. & 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Ranch Dolina Jelena / Ranch Deer Valley
137 D217Ranch deer valley as part of Family farm Bićanić which was established in 2009., is engaged in breeding red deer and fallow deer. It is located in the area of Drežnik Grad, a village 20 km from the Slunj, and covers an area of about 15 hectares.
Visitors will be able to enjoy the beauty of nature with unusual sightseeing and feeding of wildlife.
Working hours during summer: 09.00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. & 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Neighborhoods
Watermill village settlement settled on the place where the Slunjčica blue-green water flows into the river Korana. The largest number of dwelings was built at the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Because of its remarkable natural beauty and historical tradition Rastoke as a settlement was listed in 1962 under the protection of the State administration for the Protection of Cultural and Historical Heritage.
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Rastoke
Watermill village settlement settled on the place where the Slunjčica blue-green water flows into the river Korana. The largest number of dwelings was built at the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Because of its remarkable natural beauty and historical tradition Rastoke as a settlement was listed in 1962 under the protection of the State administration for the Protection of Cultural and Historical Heritage.
The fortress of Cetin is situated 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of Cetingrad above the village of Podcetin, in Croatia. The date when Cetin was founded is unknown. There are some indications that a settlement existed there in the times of the Roman Empire. The Parish of All Saints, in which the fortress is situated, was first mentioned in 1334. In 1387, king Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor gifted Cetin to Ivan Krčki. Thereby it became the property of the Frankopan family.
Cetin played an important role in the history of Croatia. After the defeat at the Battle of Mohács in 1526, Croatian nobility gathered at the Parliament on Cetin (Cetinski sabor). On 1 January 1527, they elected Ferdinand Habsburg, Archduke of Austria as the king of Croatia. The chart signed by Croatian nobles and representatives of Ferdinand of Habsburg is among the most important documents of Croatian statehood and is preserved in the Austrian State Archives in Vienna.
Cetingrad
The fortress of Cetin is situated 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of Cetingrad above the village of Podcetin, in Croatia. The date when Cetin was founded is unknown. There are some indications that a settlement existed there in the times of the Roman Empire. The Parish of All Saints, in which the fortress is situated, was first mentioned in 1334. In 1387, king Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor gifted Cetin to Ivan Krčki. Thereby it became the property of the Frankopan family.
Cetin played an important role in the history of Croatia. After the defeat at the Battle of Mohács in 1526, Croatian nobility gathered at the Parliament on Cetin (Cetinski sabor). On 1 January 1527, they elected Ferdinand Habsburg, Archduke of Austria as the king of Croatia. The chart signed by Croatian nobles and representatives of Ferdinand of Habsburg is among the most important documents of Croatian statehood and is preserved in the Austrian State Archives in Vienna.
Food scene
OPG Jareb
Specialized Milling. You can buy flour milled in a traditional spoon mill.
Sirana Turkalj
211 Jelov KlanacFamily runs farm Turkalj offers a variety of a local cheese.
In Distillery Magdić taste the most delicious local brandies, liqueurs and gin, see for yourself the high quality of their production plant .
Please note, it is required to reserve a visit before visiting the Distillery Magdić.
Donje Taborište
In Distillery Magdić taste the most delicious local brandies, liqueurs and gin, see for yourself the high quality of their production plant .
Please note, it is required to reserve a visit before visiting the Distillery Magdić.
Š'mek, shop
22 RastokeSmall shop in Rastoke with local homemade products.
City/town information
Located just an hour and a half outside Zagreb, its rustic centrepiece is the community of Rastoke, a suburb just north of the town of Slunj, the landscape crisscrossed by crystal-clear rivers.
This combination makes for, arguably, one of the country’s most unheralded recreation spots. As well, because it is located roughly halfway between the Croatian capital and the northern Dalmatian coast, just 25 kilometres from the Plitvice Lakes National Park, it is a perfect place to learn more about Croatia beyond its most typical locales and give your holiday a change of pace.
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Slunj
Located just an hour and a half outside Zagreb, its rustic centrepiece is the community of Rastoke, a suburb just north of the town of Slunj, the landscape crisscrossed by crystal-clear rivers.
This combination makes for, arguably, one of the country’s most unheralded recreation spots. As well, because it is located roughly halfway between the Croatian capital and the northern Dalmatian coast, just 25 kilometres from the Plitvice Lakes National Park, it is a perfect place to learn more about Croatia beyond its most typical locales and give your holiday a change of pace.
Traveler advice
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The Thursday farmers' market in Slunj
Shop locally and discover favorite local thursday activities.
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Wild swimming in Korana river at Slunj.
The Korana is a river with clean water of excellent quality. During the summer the water temperature rise to 26 degrees Celsius.
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Walk along the river or through the forest.
There are many trails in this area. We recommended the Path that follow the river Slunjčica from the Rastoke to the rivers source and the Path that goes through pine forest Jelvik and along the river Korana.
What to pack
Bring comfortable walking shoes.
If you want to explore Rastoke and its surroundings do not forget to pack the walking shoes.
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Find bicycle tracks
Take your bike and discover more than 7 bike paths around the Slunj and Rastoke.