The mountains of the Republic of Croatia mainly belong to the Dinaric range, and to a lesser degree are an eastern extension of the Alps and the remains of the old Oriental landmass. In the north west part of the Republic both systems meet, in a so-called transitional zone. Although the mountains are not very high, there being no peak above 2000 m, they are very interesting.
The Dinaric range, most of which is in Croatia, is known in the world as a classic region of deep karst. Its essential feature, of possessing an equal richness of both surface and subterranean spaces, gives Croatian climbing a special character. Climbing in the karst has a lot in common with being in the high mountains. The sharp karst shapes, the domination of bare karst, the lack of water, poverty of vegetation, harsh climate and sparse population require the same efforts from the climber as many much higher mountains. But there are also differences among the Dinaric mountains. Those in the north are lower and milder (in Gorski kotar, for example) and those in the south are higher and more deserted (the Dalmatian mountains).
The mountains between the Sava and Drava rivers are completely different. They are made of older rock, milder in form, fairly low, rich in water and vegetation, and as such they are suitable for hill-walking and gentle hiking.
The highest mountains in the Republic of Croatia
Dinara - 1831
Kamešnica - 1809
Biokovo - 1762 (Sveti Jure)
Velebit - 1758 m (Vaganski vrh/peak)
Lička Plješivica - 1657 m (Ozeblin)
Velika Kapela - 1534 (Bjelolasica)
Risnjak, Gorski kotar - 1528
Svilaja, Dalmatia - 1508
Snježnik, Gorski kotar - 1506
A Description of the main Mountains and Hills
In the following portion there is a short description and the main characteristics of the mountain areas of Croatia, inland, coastal and insular. All of these descriptions are mostly in English.
Other Mountains in Croatia
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