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The bubbling, turquoise crystalline pools of Plitvice Lakes National Park comprise one of Croatia's most popular tourist destinations. Just a two-hour drive from Zagreb, the national park offers 50 acres of forest and lake. In winter, it's a wonderland of frozen waterfalls. In summer, the park is lush with greenery. Wooden walkways and hiking trails traverse the porous karst limestone. This World Heritage Site is a veritable wildlife haven, home to everything from birds to boars and even bears.
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1. The Lower Lakes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 529 reviews
Reviewed By gcx10 - Bushey, United Kingdom
Visited over two days and did trail B and trail E. Both excellent and breathtaking views. Start as early as you can as it just gets busier. Terrain nice and easy and nota problem.
2. Galovac Lake
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
Beautiful lake and somewhat less touristy (or at least it seemed that way) than other parts of the park. Easiest to access from Gate 2 (and then after a short ferry ride). Part of the Plitvice Jezera NP experience, so it's sort of a must-see in that regard, but it's also a slightly quieter part of the park as well.
3. Burgeti Lakes
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
Located just across Kozjak Lake from Entrance 2, Burgeti Lakes will be the first lakes you come across in the Upper Lakes area of the park (if you're using Entrance 2 as your starting point). Beautiful clear (yet also blue--not sure about the chemistry on that one but I reckon it has something to do with algea?) water, as you'll see with all the lakes.
4. Okrugljak Lake
5. Gavanovac Lake
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5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
Another beauty, just like the rest of the lakes in Plitvice Jezera NP. Gavanovac Lake is in the Lower Lakes section, so it's most easily (quickly) accessed from Gate 1. Clean, clear, turquoise water through which you can see a fair few fish.
6. Kaluderovac Lake
7. Novakovica Brod Lake
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By fiamma11 - Vienna, United States
Although the lowest and one of the smallest lakes in this system, it is gorgeous. With the waterfalls flowing both into and out of the lake, it is lovely and not to be missed.
8. Gradinsko Lake
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4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
If you're entering at Gate 2--and taking the short ferry across to the Upper Lakes area--this will be your second lake. Just as pretty and clear as the rest in the park, though the boardwalk can get a bit congested here depending on what time you go (midday and afternoon).
9. Kozjak Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Tupelo010835 - Denton, United States
In addition to very nice views as you glide along in the boat, the ride provides a welcome opportunity to rest your feet and legs. The fact that the cost is included in the park entrance ticket makes it extra nice.
