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Mountain and sea in one day
Stars Peak sits between Velebit peaks and the Adriatic — everything below is within easy reach.
- Bačić KukAt 1,304 m, Bačić Kuk is actually a cluster of bare rocky peaks of varying height and steepness, offering climbing challenges at every difficulty level.Bačić Kuk hike
- KarlobagKarlobag is a wonderful blend of Mediterranean and mainland life — crystal-clear sea and Croatia's finest mountain, Velebit, just minutes away by car.Karlobag day trip
- ZavratnicaA beautiful cove with crystal-clear water. Zavratnica is surely one of the finest bays on the Croatian coast — a protected landscape on the Adriatic.Zavratnica cove
- Premužić trailHiking Velebit with views of the Adriatic archipelago. The Premužić trail is considered a masterpiece of stonework — built as dry-stone walling and laid out to lead hikers simply into the harshest, most rugged parts of northern Velebit: Hajdučki and Rožanski kukovi.Premužić trail guide
- Pag islandAs the only Adriatic island with two faces, Pag offers wild scenes of raw stone and blue sky alongside gentler, greener landscapes — raw beauty and calming idyll at once.Pag island in pictures
- Paklenica National ParkPaklenica's beauty is best experienced on foot, along more than 150 km of marked hiking trails. Its proximity to the coast adds a special charm — mountain and sea in one place.Paklenica National Park
Stars Peak
Stars Peak is your base for the day: peaks, coves and island roads all within about an hour’s drive — some of Croatia’s finest nature, reached at an easy pace.
Hiking
Bačić Kuk, Budakovo Brdo and Kiza — marked trails with maps and GPX from Stars Peak. Alpine climbing routes on Velebit’s rocky peaks are listed below.
Alpinism & climbing
Rocky peaks of Velebit are favourite destinations for experienced hikers and rock climbers. Agin kuk, Rujičin kuk and Čelina kuk in Dabarski kukovi, and the Bat via ferrata below Crnopac, are open for climbing from April until November. These long routes require knowledge, experience and good equipment.
Crag information
- Number of routes
- 6
- Recommended season
- April to November
- Route grades
- From 5c+ to 6c+
Crag information
- Number of routes
- 3
- Recommended season
- April to November
- Route grades
- From 6a to 7a+
Crag information
- Number of routes
- 17
- Recommended season
- April to November
- Route grades
- From 4c to 6c+
Crag information
- Cable length
- 756 m
- Total length
- 1040 m
- Scale
- P/D
- Physical engagement (1–3)
- 2
Coast & landscapes
Karlobag, Zavratnica, Pag and Paklenica — sea, islands and canyons within about an hour of Stars Peak.
NP Paklenica
A UNESCO-listed national park with Velika and Mala Paklenica — dramatic canyons cut into the southern slopes of Velebit. Famous among hikers and climbers, with more than 150 km of marked trails.
Otok Pag
One of Croatia’s sunniest islands, known for stone landscapes, beaches, Pag sheep and cheese. Linked to the mainland by bridge — perfect for a day by the Adriatic.
Uvala Zavratnica
A protected landscape and bay on the northern Adriatic, often called Croatia’s fjord — steep cliffs, calm turquoise water and boat trips from Jablanac or Senj.
Premužić trail
A hiking route through Velebit Nature Park, built with dry stone walls in the early 20th century — among Croatia’s finest walks, with views of the sea and Kvarner islands.
Bačić Kuk
The iconic peak rising directly above Stars Peak — a classic Velebit ascent with wide views over Bačić Duliba, the ridge and the Adriatic on clear days.
Karlobag
The nearest seaside town on the Velebit coast — pebble beaches, waterfront cafés and a swim in the Adriatic before lunch, then back to the mountain by afternoon.
Food & local taste
Pag cheese, fresh fish in Karlobag, mountain herbs and fireside evenings on the terrace.
- NP PaklenicaCANYONS & TRAILS AT THE FOOT OF VELEBIT
- Otok PagISLAND DAY — SEA, WIND & LUNAR STONE
- Uvala ZavratnicaA FJORD-LIKE COVE ON THE KVARNER COAST
- Premužić trailANTE PREMUŽIĆ’S STONE PATH ALONG THE RIDGE
- Bačić KukSUMMIT ABOVE THE STARS PEAK
- KarlobagADRIATIC TOWN HALF AN HOUR AWAY
Future agrotourism
Mountain teas, Velebit honey and guided herb walks — coming soon from Stars Peak.
