Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Plitvice's system of trails and boardwalks makes it possible for visitors to get immersed in
the park's beauty. In some places, the path leads literally right up the middle of a waterfall.
The official park map and signage recommend a variety of hikes, but there's no need to ad-
here strictly to these suggestions if you want to create your own route.
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Planning Your Time:
Most visitors stick to the main paths and choose between two ba-
sic plans: uphill or downhill. Each one has pros and cons. Park officials generally recom-
mend hiking uphill, from the Lower Lakes to the Upper Lakes, which offers slightly better
head-on views of the best scenery (this is the route described below). It also saves the most
