This route follows the length of the beautiful and rugged limestone mountain range called the Velebit. The Velebit range of mountains form a natural barrier between the sparkling blue waters of the Adriatic sea and the green interior of Croatia. Starting in the north at the coastal town of Senj the trail spans 160 km (100 miles) and countless peaks that offer amazing views of the nearby Dalmatian Islands. following the course of the Via Dinarica through two national parks to its finish again at sea level in the town of Starigrad.
The Dinaric Alps are one of the most rugged and extensive mountainous areas of Europe, extending for approximately 645km (400 miles) from the Italy/Slovenia border in the NW to Albania in the south. The Via Dinarica trail is a 1260km mega trail following the natural flow of the Dinaric alps and visiting many of its numerous karstic mountain tops.
More info on the Via Dinarica trail can be found on the trail website: https://trail.viadinarica.com/en/
A more detailed route of this trail in particular (via dinarica, croatia northern section) can be seen on strava here: https://www.strava.com/routes/2757727872796670098
