In Kuterevo, a bear refuge, local cultural traditions, and named trails come together. The Kuterevo Bear Refuge can be visited in spring, summer, and autumn.
Nature
In spring and autumn, visitors are asked to report to the Volunteer Station. There, they receive an introduction and a guided informational visit from long-standing volunteers. Visitor education is part of the refuge’s program and brings visitors closer to wildlife and bears.
The bear refuge project in Kuterevo was established in 2002 with the mission of taking in orphaned bear cubs. Kuterevo’s Volunteers’ Station was established in 2004 as a place for cultural exchange and education about sustainable ways of living.
The presence of bears, lynxes, and wolves in the surrounding area is described as an indication of preserved nature and biodiversity.
Trails
The 52-kilometre Hajduk’s Valley Trail leads through the area where Kuterevo, Krasno, and Kosinj meet, and to the bear refuge in Kuterevo. The Ursa Major Trail is dedicated to the European brown bear.
The Ursa Major cycling route is 34.7 kilometres long and starts at the dam by the Vivoški Bridge.
Culture
KUD “Dangubice” Kuterevo was founded in 2011 to preserve local traditions, customs, singing, dancing, and the village dialect. The association holds an annual concert in Kuterevo. Its name derives from the traditional tamburica played in Kuterevo.
Kuterevo has the parish church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The village also preserves rural architecture and domestic traditions, including the production of wooden objects such as the dangubica, barrels, and chairs.
Events
Karmenica in Kuterevo is a festival of Our Lady of Mount Carmel held on 16 July and includes a traditional procession.
Getting There
Kuterevo can be reached via the A1 Zagreb–Split motorway and the Otočac interchange.
Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Kuterevo can continue their accommodation search afterwards.
