CAVES ARE CLOSED
Dear visitors,
bats are protected species and they hibernate during the winter. Hibernation is extended period of deep sleep that allows them to survive cold winters so Barac caves will be closed from November 2020 to March 2021.
Bats are extremely important part of the world’s ecosystems and they are threatened by loss of shelter and hunting habitat. Systematic monitoring has shown that the number and distribution of individuals in our cave is approximately the same, which indicates that such protection measures are effective.
We are opening again in the Spring when our presence won’t be a threat to them.
We remind you that our hiking trails are open all year round but we don’t recommend hiking in case of a bad weather.
Thank you for understanding!
The director of the Public Institution, Tihana Oštrina, commented that the importance of the walking trails was manifold – in addition to expanding the tourist offer, they will also help involve the local population in caring for the environment, while also creating new insights into sustainable development and its potential in the development of this selective form of tourism in our area. The advantages of the newly opened walking trails were also pointed out by the mayor of Rakovica, Franjo Franjković, the director of the Tourist Board of the Rakovica Municipality, Mira Špoljarić, and the president of the Athletic Club Plitvice, Leopold Špehar.
To conclude, the director emphasised the importance of raising awareness of all the benefits of spending time in nature. This is why, at Barać Caves, we offer you the one-of-a-kind experience of trails that are many kilometres long, passing through the stunning environment of the Protected Landscape and its caves, sinkholes, springs and streams – to complement your experience of clean, wild and preserved nature!
