What better way to discover rewilding than by living it directly?

Program

📍 Starting Point: Kruškovac village https://maps.app.goo.gl/uMZmN5igcos9SKD38 or Hotel Ana, Gospić https://maps.app.goo.gl/hoS6cv1sQkgd9zAq8, from where we will take you to the beginning of the trail. 🏔️ The tour starts with an easy 2 km walk through the village of Kruškovac, exploring the traditional life of Lika. It continues along a 5 km gravel road to the summit of Mount Zir — a true photographer’s dream. Along the way, your guide will share insights into the local flora and fauna. The tour returns along the same scenic route. 🐎 A gravel road winds through the Lika Plains, where part of the land is managed by Rewilding Velebit — offering a photo-safari experience with a high chance of spotting wild horses and cattle. ⏱️ Duration: 5–6 hours 🚶‍♂️ Total distance: 14 km 🥪 Optional picnic or tasting of local products can be arranged (additional charge applies).

What's Included?

Experienced Local Tour Guide

How your experience helps rewilding efforts

By being part of the Rewilding Velebit network, we contribute to restoring Velebit's natural ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, and fostering a sustainable future for both nature and local communities. Using "Leave No Trace" principles we educate the public on sustainable outdoor practices, emphasizing the importance of minimizing human impact on nature. Through creative activities and outdoor learning experiences, participants gain insights into the biological and cultural values of the area, which enhances their awareness and behavior concerning nature preservation. By integrating historical education with environmental awareness we support the development of a balanced relationship between biodiversity conservation and the socio-economic needs of local communities. We encourage local production and craftsmanship, guiding guests through authentic local tastings and collaborative experiences. Our accommodations are carefully selected partners who share our commitment to rewilding and sustainable practices, promoting simpler, eco-friendly and green use of resources. In addition, we personally participate in volunteer activities organized by the Rewilding Velebit Foundation, directly contributing to the conservation and rewilding of the region.

Rewilding landscape

Rewilding vision

Velebit Mountains | Croatia

Situated on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, with 145-kilometre long Velebit massif, two national parks and a biosphere reserve, the area boasts a diverse range of habitats: from barren Mediterranean landscapes at sea level, to vast beech forests, to almost boreal systems and alpine grasslands at higher altitudes.

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This experience involves

• Hiking
• Wildlife photography
• Educational experience

Wildlife in this landscapePlease note that the presence of wildlife doesn’t guarantee sightings — these animals live freely and may remain out of view.

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