Općina Krnjak: Nature and Historic Places

Općina Krnjak combines protected cave landscapes, river scenery and historic places. Jopićeva Pećina is almost seven kilometres long; its lower level contains an underground river. The cave is also a historic and archaeological site. As a protected cave, it is closed to the public.

Cave, Species and River Landscape

The area around Jopićeva Pećina lies in Općina Krnjak and is designated under protection code HR2001339 as an area of importance for the conservation of species and habitat types. The area is important for the conservation of the stone crayfish. Jopićeva Pećina and its surroundings also provide a habitat for four bat species: the long-fingered bat, the eastern bent-wing bat, the greater horseshoe bat and the lesser horseshoe bat.

The Korana Canyon cuts through the hilly area of Krnjak. The Radonja also flows through the area; the Budačka Rijeka is among the waterways in the Krnjak area. A bathing spot lies at a waterfall below the hamlet of Vujaškovići. Check the current local conditions before visiting. For anglers, the Korana and its tributaries in the Krnjak area are considered rich in fish.

The Zmajsko-Frankopanska Hiking Trail

The historic educational Zmajsko-Frankopanska Hiking Trail begins in Vujaškovići in Općina Krnjak and leads to the Old Frankopan Town of Skrad on the Korana. The route is 1.3 kilometres long and opened on 21 December 2024. Along the way, hikers enjoy views of the landscapes of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Check local trail conditions before setting out.

Monastery and Historic Places

The Bogorodice Trojeručice monastery complex is located in Donji Budački. It includes the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul and a chapel dedicated to Bogorodica Trojeručica. The church dates from 1700; the monastery was founded in 2007. Different historical periods thus come together within the same complex.

The Chapel of St John the Baptist in Krnjak served in June 2026 as a liturgical space for services and gatherings of the faithful. In Perići, Kuća Mačešić was the headquarters of the SKOJ for Karlovac. Kuća Perić is associated with the headquarters of the command of the I. Korduner Gebiet Zagorje. A building belonging to the technical workshop of the VIII Kordun Division is also associated with Perići in 1943.

Locations to Help You Plan

One of Croatia’s most important roads runs through Krnjak. When choosing a location for your hotel stay, these place names can help you find your way around the different points of interest: the hiking trail begins in Vujaškovići, the monastery complex is in Donji Budački and the historic houses are in Perići. This lets you focus your search on the places that suit your travel plans.

Discover more destinations: Gornji Budački, Krnjak, Općina Saborsko, Općina Bosiljevo, Općina Rakovica, Općina Slunj, Općina Josipdol, Općina Vojnić.

Go to the regional travel overview: Karlovac County.