Korenica: Hotels and Accommodation

Korenica developed below the medieval town of Mrsinj, which was the seat of the Diocese of Krbava. Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Korenica can continue searching for accommodation afterwards.

History and Culture

The Church of Saints Michael and Gabriel in Korenica is registered in Croatia as a preventive-protected cultural asset. It is also recognized as immovable cultural heritage.

Hiking

The Mrsinj Grad hike climbs from Korenica to the ruins of the Mrsinj Grad fortification. From the ruins, there are views across Korenica, Gola Plješevica and northern Croatia.

Cycling

The Popolju cycling route leads through the Koreničko polje, follows the Matica stream to its point of disappearance underground and returns via Gradina Korenička. The Oko Mrsinja MTB route circles Mrsinj and runs through the Krbavica Valley. Along the way, it passes Vrelo Matice as well as fields and meadows around Mrsinj.

The Obroncima Plješivice cycling route follows the slopes of Lička Plješevica and offers views of Korenica, Bjelopolje and the Plješavica summit.

Astronomy and Events

Astronomsko društvo Korenica was founded on Valentine's Day in 2003 to popularize astronomy. It works with children and adults. Visitors can meet its members and enjoy astronomical attractions.

The AB maraton Plitvice is traditionally held in Korenica in June.

Cuisine

Šapina Restaurant serves traditional dishes from the Lika region.

Getting There

Korenica can be reached via the D52 from the direction of Otočac. Bus services operate on the D429, connecting inland Croatia with the coast, while Likaline provides local bus services throughout Lika-Senj County.

Other destinations: Gornji Babin Potok, Ličko Petrovo Selo, Gornji Vaganac, Rastovača, Plitvička Jezera, Rudanovac, Poljanak, Šeganovac.

To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Plitvička Jezera.