Edu trail Čorkova uvala - Virgin Forest

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Plitvice Lakes National Park has secured several educational trails to present the impressive biodiversity of this protected area.

Step into a virgin forest; take a walk down the educational path "Corkova uvala" and explore the forest whose undisturbed development cycle lasts for centuries. Thanks to the life processes freed from human influence, you will come across 500 years old fir trees and 300 years old beech trees.

Firs belong to long-lived trees. They reach reproductive maturity at 20 years, and have an average life-span of 60 years, but certain types are extremely long-lived and can live up to 400 years - and noble firs up to 600 to 700 years! Beech can also live for many hundreds of years; they need 30 years to attain full maturity, and have a typical lifespan of 150–200 years, and certain extremely long-lived up to 300 years!

The trail can be accessed from the entrances 1 or 2 to the station 4 Labudovac - the starting point.

By visiting national parks in the off-peak season we can help in necessary protection of natural heritage that is now seriously threatened by a large number of visitors during two summer months. Enjoy the serenity of nature, discounts, cheaper tickets, and fewer crowds in the off-peak season!