The Učka mountain above the Opatija

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Posted: 30.04.2017

The Učka mountain rises above the Opatija riviera and its highest peaks are considered nature reserve. The highest peak, Vojak, is located at 1396 meters above sea level. The Vojak Tower was built in 1911 to benefit from the mountain’s wonderful panoramic views of Istria, the Kvarner Bay with the islands, the mountains in the Gorski kotar area, Mount Velebit, the Alps, and Italy. Učka differs from... all the other coastal mountains in Croatia because of its abundant vegetation. Učka is the only place in the world where you can take a photograph of the Učka (Tommasini) bellflower, and one of the last European sites where you can watch griffon vultures or golden eagles. Učka Nature Park includes two educational trails and and one hiking path where you can discover all its beauties.