More than 6,000 climbers and hikers from all over Europe visit Paklenica during the event, from absolute beginners to the most experienced rock climbers. There are many competition categories for all ages and levels of experience. If you don't want to compete, you can still enjoy the Paklenica Film Festival featuring short amateur films with the theme of climbing. This event will top all others, for sure.
International Climbers Meeting
- Location Starigrad
- Date 01-05-2025 - 04-05-2025
Paklenica - the most visited climbing site in Croatia that offers 590 routes and outstanding beauty was the natural choice for the International Climbers Meeting.
On the Trail of Winnetou
- Location Starigrad
- Date 02-06-2025 - 07-06-2025
Explore your wild side on the original locations where a series of movies about Winnetou, an Apache chief, was filmed. Explore mountain paths of Paklenica, embark on a photo safari on Velebit, cruise the River Zrmanja, enjoy the view from the Parizevacka glavica plateau, Plitvica lakes and Krka waterfalls… These locations will make you feel like a star, for sure.
Tastes of Novigrad Mussels
- Location Novigrad
- Date 14-06-2025
Come and join us at the ‘Taste of the Novigrad Mussel’ festival where you’ll be able to sample the authentic dishes with our local mussels.
Velebit Trail
- Location Starigrad
- Date 21-06-2025 - 21-06-2025
Naturel Velebit Trail is a race that every runner should have in their sports biography, and every fan of exotic travel as the location you have to visit in your lifetime.
The race passes through unique natural surroundings of Paklenica National Park where every upcoming kilometre brings a new surprise. If you think you are a trail runner - try Velebit Trail!
CATEGORIES:
Challenger 25km / 1.400m+
Active 17km / 900m+
Light 7km / 350m+
Naturel Zrmanja Trail
- Location Obrovac
- Date 06-09-2025
4th edition of the unforgettable event for the Trail lovers - compete and experience the beauty of Zrmanja and Krupa rivers.
Highlander Velebit
- Location Starigrad
- Date 09-09-2025 - 14-09-2025
Are you ready for the ultimate hiking experience?
Highlander Velebit is a 104 km long hiking competition that takes 5 days to finish and includes not one, but two national parks – Nothern Velebit and Paklenica. In addition to the spectacular beauty, you will be overwhelmed by the feeling of peace and freedom. See why the organisers call it “Adventure of a Lifetime“. Get high on adrenaline at the Highlander!