Presentation of the new tourism and hiking map of Krka National Park

Set off to explore the natural, historical and cultural sights, walking trails and cycling routes of Krka National Park with this new map, developed by the experienced team of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service – Šibenik branch.

The new tourism and hiking map of Krka National Park was presented today at the Drniš branch of the Public Institute of Krka National Park. This map is sure to make visiting the Park even more pleasant and safer for all nature lovers. “We are exceptionally pleased to have completed this project with the team of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS), as we have worked to ensure good quality and continuous cooperation with the Service for many years, and we have made this commitment through signing the Agreement on common interests to protect animals and property,” stated Nella Slavica, director of the Public Institute of Krka National Park. She added, “I would like to thank all partners on the project who have recognised its importance and supported it through their activities.”

In addition to giving a detailed overview of the general area of Krka National Park, the map also includes all the educational walking trails and viewing points, and the longest cycling routes that pass through the Park area. “The trails in Krka National Park have been marked, and are maintained and safe, and we were most impressed that each trail has its own history. We spent 20 hours in the field with colleague Momir Karabuva, and an additional 40 hours processing the data. We are so pleased and grateful to have the opportunity to enjoy revealing the beauty of the Krka,” said Antonija Mihaljević, a long-standing member of HGSS. The map of Krka National Park was created as part of the programme HGSS Cartography, and Jasmina Benčić Martinjak, head of the HGSS Cartography department said the following, “Making maps is part of our prevention activities that contribute to increasing safety and improving communications among stakeholders participating in search and rescue missions in the field. Digital data are just as important for our database as printed maps, as they can be updated in real time.” The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service is a volunteer organisation established in 1950 with the aim of preventing accidents and organising search and rescue missions. “We are direct support to Emergency services teams in areas that are inaccessible to them,” said Luka Dubravica, head of the HGSS Šibenik branch. He also said, “In the Republic of Croatia, we have 25 branches with a total of a thousand members who volunteer for the general good and serve as part of the Civil Protection Service. We are proud that we can respond to all needs of Croatian citizens and foreigners.” The tourism and hiking map of Krka National Park was created in cooperation with the HGSS Šibenik branch, Croatian National Tourist Board, local tourism boards in Šibenik-Knin County, the cities of Knin and Drniš, and the Public Institute of Krka National Park. The new tourism and hiking map will be available for sale in the souvenir shops of Krka National Park.