Municipality of Skrad
Accommodation in Municipality of Skrad
In the Municipality of Skrad, protected landscapes, marked hiking trails and distinctive traces of history come together. The natural surroundings of Vražji prolaz and Zeleni vir give the area its distinctive character; viewpoints, churches and a still-operating hydroelectric power plant offer further perspectives. If you are looking for a holiday apartment for a stay in the municipality, you might first consider whether you want your holiday to focus on nature and outdoor activities, or also include discoveries related to technology and church history.
Protected landscapes and Zeleni vir
Vražji prolaz and Zeleni vir form a protected landscape, which was granted protected status in 1962 and covers 252 hectares. Zeleni vir is a powerful spring at the bottom of a shallow cave, below a rock face about 70 metres high. The spring, cave and rock face bring the different forms of the landscape into focus, without reducing the natural experience to a single viewpoint.
The protected area also includes an ornithological observation station. This makes wildlife observation a possible focus in its own right, alongside hiking. Choosing between these interests can help you set your priorities for your stay: would you like to spend most of your time outdoors on the trails, or are you also interested in observing birdlife?
Hikes, viewpoints and high-altitude vegetation
A marked hiking trail leads to Skradski vrh. At the summit, there is a chapel and benches where you can rest; from there, you can enjoy sweeping views over southern Gorski kotar and the Kupa Valley. The mountain lodge “Rudetova bajta” is also located on Skradski vrh. The summit, viewpoint and lodge are specific landmarks for anyone wishing to include hikes in their trip.
A circular trail with three viewpoints starts at Skrad railway station. Kavranova stijena is the first viewpoint and Perić the second; the route also forms part of the Goranska planinarska transverzala. For a different kind of discovery, the Šiljar botanical educational trail introduces visitors to high-altitude vegetation. In the municipality, hiking and maintaining mountain and walking trails are among the main activities of the mountaineering association “Skradski vrh”. The Hrvatska planinarska obilaznica and the Goranski planinarski put also pass through its area of activity.
Churches and industrial heritage
The church in Skrad, dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua, was built in 1694 and is the oldest church in the Municipality of Skrad. Divjake also has its own historical connection: the Church of Saint Isidore there was built in 1754. The independent parish of Saint Isidore in Divjake was established in 1807 and included all settlements in the area that is now part of the Municipality of Skrad.
The “Munjara” hydroelectric power plant tells another chapter in the area’s history. It is considered a valuable monument of industrial heritage and is still in operation. Alongside the landscape and trails, anyone interested in the history of technology will find a distinct reason here to see the municipality as more than just a hiking destination.
Local products and travel plans
The Raspberry Festival programme included a market for local products such as raspberries, aronia berries, juices, honey and jams. The programme also included a presentation and distribution of a 50-metre-long raspberry strudel. A guided hike to Skradski vrh with licensed guides was also planned for the 17th Raspberry Festival on 28 June 2025. This date refers to a past programme and is not an indication of a future event date.
The municipality brings together wildlife observation, hikes, viewpoints, churches and industrial heritage. When looking for a suitable holiday apartment, you can use these varied interests as a guide without limiting your stay to just one activity. Nearby places include Skrad and Bukov Vrh.
For the broader travel overview: Kvarner Bay.
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