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Family-Friendly Hikes in Zadar County

34 routes in Zadar County qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 2.6 km and 56 m (184 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 6.3 km.

That is 76 percent of the 45 routes we map in Zadar County. They are shorter than the local average, 2.6 km against 4.7 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 56 m (184 ft) against 119 m (390 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Anića kuk, istočni prilaz

National park Paklenica · Zadar County

Distance
1.5 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
34 m
Typical duration
22 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Jukići - Lekine njive

National park Paklenica · Zadar County

Distance
5.1 km
/ 3.2 mi
Elevation gain
112 m
Typical duration
1 hr 14 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Jurline - Anića kuk

National park Paklenica · Zadar County

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
36 m
Typical duration
24 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Manita peć - Vidakov kuk

National park Paklenica · Zadar County

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
39 m
Typical duration
25 min
Easy

Babin vrh

National park Paklenica · Zadar County

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
17 m
Typical duration
11 min
Easy

Bojin kuk

National park Paklenica · Zadar County

Distance
0.6 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
14 m
Typical duration
9 min
Easy

Bojinački kružni put

National park Paklenica · Zadar County

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
42 m
Typical duration
28 min
Easy

Golić - Stražbenica

National park Paklenica · Zadar County

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
87 m
Typical duration
57 min
Easy

Manita peć

National park Paklenica · Zadar County

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
41 m
Typical duration
27 min
Easy

Marasovići - Kosirica

National park Paklenica · Zadar County

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
57 m
Typical duration
37 min
Easy

Ljubotić - Stap

Zadar County · Croatia

Distance
5.9 km
/ 3.7 mi
Elevation gain
130 m
Typical duration
1 hr 25 min
Easy

cliff outlook round

Zadar County · Croatia

Distance
0.4 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
9 m
Typical duration
6 min
  • Coastal
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Otrić - Poštak

Zadar County · Croatia

Distance
5.0 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
110 m
Typical duration
1 hr 13 min
Easy

Mikula

Zadar County · Croatia

Distance
3.0 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
66 m
Typical duration
44 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Đir

Zadar County · Croatia

Distance
2.1 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
46 m
Typical duration
31 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Crnopac vrh

Zadar County · Croatia

Distance
3.1 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
68 m
Typical duration
45 min
Easy

Kita Gaćešina

Zadar County · Croatia

Distance
2.2 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
49 m
Typical duration
32 min
Easy

Mali Vitrenik

Zadar County · Croatia

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
25 m
Typical duration
16 min

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Kanjon Velika Paklenica - Crni vrhNational park Paklenica3.4 km74 m49 minEasyOctober to May
Anića kuk, istočni prilazNational park Paklenica1.5 km34 m22 minEasyOctober to May
Jukići - Lekine njiveNational park Paklenica5.1 km112 m1 hr 14 minEasyOctober to May
Jurline - Anića kukNational park Paklenica1.6 km36 m24 minEasyOctober to May
Kanjon Velika Paklenica - JurlineNational park Paklenica1.8 km40 m26 minEasyOctober to May
Manita peć - Vidakov kukNational park Paklenica1.8 km39 m25 minEasyOctober to May
Velika Paklenica - Veliko RujnoNational park Paklenica5.7 km124 m1 hr 22 minEasyOctober to May
Babin vrhNational park Paklenica0.8 km17 m11 minEasyOctober to May
Bojin kukNational park Paklenica0.6 km14 m9 minEasyOctober to May
Bojinački kružni putNational park Paklenica1.9 km42 m28 minEasyOctober to May

If you only have time for one, start with Kanjon Velika Paklenica - Crni vrh, Kanjon Velika Paklenica - Jurline, Anića kuk, istočni prilaz. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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