BEAR WATCHING IN THE NATIONAL PARK (plus trail walking, biking and fishing)

Bear watching isn’t glamorous. 60% success £33). A ranger drives you in a 4 X 4 vehicle to of sighting. You must stay quiet (not good for a beautiful clearing in the forest between the TRAIL WALKING, BIKING, children). Take a good book. Best time to see Risnjak and Snjeznik (1028 and 1506 FISHING brown bears is at dawn or at sunset. Most metres above sea level respectively). It’s 20 kms people opt for an afternoon visit. Best in spring from the RNP base to the wooden viewing hut Briefly, there are several trails including Leska and autumn (cubs usually born in January, at Lazac (1000 metres above sea level). Much educational trail (4.2 kms long, 23 marked venture out in spring). Also and two packs of the drive is on tracks through forest. Mainly points of natural/cultural/heritage), the peaks of (around 12 in total, occasionally beech and . Natural beauty. The hut has a of Risnjak and Snjeznik, the river valley sighted). Risnjak became a National Park in spacious raised terrace for viewing with table including Devils Passage and Lokve Cave. 1953. Covers 64 km². 1148 types of plants. and seating. Watch from outside or through bike hire with helmet 90 Kuna per 14 groups of flora. Situated in the window inside. RNP provides binoculars and day (approx. £10). Fishing too. Ask us. Mountains, one of the most beautiful regions night vision goggles free of charge or bring your in . Under an hour to Opatija. Easy own. The hut provides basic accommodation. to combine with coast or islands of Krk, Cres There are two rooms, one has four single beds, TWO ACCOMMODATION or Rab. the other has three sets of bunk beds. Both OPTIONS have toilet and washbasin. One room has a Everyone pays (RNP) fireplace but smoke deters bears. You can stay THE GUEST HOUSE AT THE RNP BASE entrance fee of 45 Kuna (£5) per person the night for no extra charge (bring own cold A wooden lodge in a stunning spot opposite a towards upkeep – valid for any duration if food or packed lunch from RNP restaurant). lake. Five spacious double rooms on first floor staying at Guest House. Valid for two days RNP provides sheets and blankets. You fix the (stairs). Triple room for twin accommodation. if not. time the ranger picks you up next day. If you Air-conditioning not needed up here. Television overnight, the hut is exclusively yours. Some and free Wi-fi. Bathroom with walk-in shower people decide to go in the afternoon to watch and hairdryer. Restaurant with terrace and BEAR WATCHING – HOW IT at sunset, stay overnight to watch at dawn and bar. B&B, HB or FB. Near Crni Lug village. WORKS return to base later morning. If you stay in RNP One shop sells food and bread. Free parking. for a few days and you don’t see bears first ★★★ The RNP base arranges bear watching. Cost is time you can book another watching day later HOTEL RISNJAK 300 Kuna per person per day or half day (around with hikes or biking in between. In the village of . 15 minutes drive from RNP base. Few shops, two restaurants and two pizzeria-pubs. Supermarket next door. Charming, family run hotel. Three floors, no lift, 21 rooms, air-conditioning not needed. Heating. Traditional restaurant. Local specialities. B&B, HB or FB. If 10 guests or more in hotel on HB/FB basis, meals are buffet style. If fewer, menu is served. (Three courses with four choices per course).

Free Wi-fi. Safe at reception. Single, double, twin, triple rooms, suites. All have satellite TV, some have fridge. Bathrooms have bath with shower or walk-in shower. Most have hairdryer. Big fitness centre, sauna, massage. New wellness centre. Tennis court, 40 Kuna (£4.50) per hour. Car park.

Airport driving times: – approx. one hour, Pula and Zagreb – approx. two hours, Trieste approx. two hours 30 minutes. Car essential.

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