Rastoke, Central Croatia, Croatia

4.5 (874 reviews) Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #1 in Central Croatia Nature & Wildlife Areas

Beautiful 16km walk Rastoke to River Slunjčica Spring

A watermill village situated where the blue-green waters of river Slunjcica flows into the Korana river. Most of the houses were built at the end of the 19th and the beginning o-f the 20th century. Because of its extraordinary natural beauties and historical tradition, in 1962 Rastoke village fell under the protection of the State Directorate for cultural and historical heritage. Many ancient civilizations, as well as contemporary urban environments whitness that the water has always attracted people to come to its banks and settle there. For thousands of years, the waters of Korana and Slunjcica, and their flora and fauna, fought the laws of nature, and as a result of this struggle in the limestone plateau, a remarkable canyon was carved in for us to take pleasure in. Seeing this natural phenomenon, this "poured off" ("rastocen") terrain, a place where the waters of river Slunjcica pour off in several backwaters, leaving behind small elevations which then form watercourses and waterfalls, people built a village and named it RASTOKE. Here, they found everything they needed and stayed here, forever bound with nature. Rastoke is a village of ambiance value and authentic heritage when it comes to architecture, and according to some records, it was built in the 17th century, possibly even earlier. Most of the houses were built at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. People have always lived in Rastoke. Grain from nearby villages was constantly being milled here, and since its location is by the main road - which connects southern and northern part of Croatia - it became the intersection of various buyers, dealers and live stock traders. This rich village constantly suffered war damages and other social-caused troubles that destroyed it and set its development back to the beginning. Although people were forced to move away, the nature always stayed and defied the odds with its distinctiveness. Because of its extraordinary natural beauties and hi...
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Address

Rastoke 25 At Slovin Unique - Rastoke, Slunj 47240 Croatia

Mobile

+385 47 801 460

Website

http://www.slunj-rastoke.com

Email

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5Keri W 5:00 PM Sep 21, 2022
Amazing unique find - this place will get popular fast
All the locals who heard I was visiting Rastoke spoke of it with reverence, Definitely see why. Please don't grumble about paying the minimal euros to enter. It's loads cheaper than Plitvice and while a very mini Plitvice, you practically have the place to yourself to wander and enjoy.
4Spmmik53 5:00 PM Oct 21, 2022
A magical experience in a small town surrounded by cascades and numerous waterfalls
A short stop in Rastoke/Slunj is essential if you want to take in the full splendour of the waterways and waterfalls in this area of Central Croatia. I was stunned by the number of waterfalls that cascade into the Koruna River below. You can see the majority of these from the pathway which boarders the main D1 road - it costs you nothing other than the fee for parking your car. If you have time, then a visit into the small town of Rastoke is also recommended. Here you will find the myriad of waterways and small streams that feed the waterfalls and numerous cascades. Absolutely magical and a great introduction to the splendid waterfalls of the Plitvice National park.