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The 10 Best Waterfalls in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Central Croatia
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. Sastavci
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
Sastavci is not "also called" Veliki Slap. They are two different falls. Veliki Slap is the "Great Falls" (i.e., the tallest/highest waterfall in the park). Sastavci is the waterfall below Veliki Slap, that will be on your right as you're heading toward Veliki. Anyway, semantics aside, this waterfall is pretty cool b/c you walk right by/over it. It's especially nice in the morning when the gorge below is misty from the spray of these falls.
2. 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.
3. Mali Buk
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5.0 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
One of the prettiest falls in the park, in my opinion. Also, you can pull off the boardwalk here a smidge to linger (as long as it's not crowded, as it very much can be) and get some good photos. Located in the Upper Lakes area of the park, this waterfall is most easily accessed by entering Gate 2, though it's worth it to go to the Lower Lakes area as well. The whole park is beautiful.
4. Pevalekovi Slapovi
5. Veliki Slap
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 661 reviews
Reviewed By mcr1018 - Phoenix, United States
There are three good ways to view the Veliki Slap (also known as The Big Waterfall on the park maps). The view from the top at Ulz Entrance 1 gives the full impression from high across the canyon; the view from the bottom of the falls requires a hike down and across, usually wending around lots of people; and the view from above at the top on the side of P3. Each provides a different appreciation. Earlier and later in the day, when the tour groups have not yet shown up or have disappeared might create a better sense.
6. Ciginovac Lake
7. Veliki Prstavac
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
Gorgeous falls, like the rest in the park but maybe one of my faves. This area can get congested though, so best to visit early in an attempt to avoid the herds. Veliki Prstavac is in the Upper Lakes area, so most easily accessed by entering at Gate 2 and taking the short ferry across and walking up from there.
8. Slapovi Milke Trnine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By dicksmith24 - Bradenton, United States
Must be 8 levels of falls. Beautiful water, clear and full of trout. Excellent hiking path for 3 miles. Use bus to top....start 1/2 way no need to go to top, same views but better on lower half unless you enjoy hiking. Boards are tough to see, watch your step.
9. Milanovacki Slap
10. Batinovac Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By fiamma11 - Vienna, United States
Off one of the smaller Upper Lakes, this waterfall is lovely with the surrounding beech trees and the lovely lake.
