{"id":3883,"date":"2013-03-25T00:33:33","date_gmt":"2013-03-24T23:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.gorskikotarbike.com\/attractions\/lokvarsko-jezero\/"},"modified":"2024-12-16T11:22:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T10:22:59","slug":"lokvarsko-jezero","status":"publish","type":"attractions","link":"https:\/\/gorskikotarbike.com\/en\/attractions\/lokvarsko-jezero\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Lokve"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Lokvar lake is an artificial lake which was constructed in 1954 when a dam was built on the Lokvarka river. Thus, the once green valley with a settlement and three sawmills became covered in a greenish blue artificial lake with a depth of 40 metres. A part of the original Louisiana road route from Mrzla Vodica to Lokve was flooded along with the valley, leaving behind only the stone Emperor\u2019s Bridge, which emerges above the water\u2019s surface in low water conditions. The families of the settlement of Srednji Jarak, which had been living there since the construction of the Louisiana road in 1805, left forever.<\/p>\n

Although Lokvar is an artificial lake, it almost perfectly blends in the natural environment boasting gorgeous Gorski Kotar coniferous forests, making it a popular tourist attraction today, as well as the favourite spot of professional and recreational athletes alike. The first Underwater Orienteering World Championship was held on the Lokvar lake, in addition to numerous international rowing regattas, and since 1978, the lake has hosted the traditional gathering of mountaineers, cyclists and other nature enthusiasts known as POJ (Walk around the Lake) and BOJ (Cycle around the Lake). If you would like to get to know the Lokvar lake first hand, you can take a walk or ride a bicycle around it, as it is surrounded by a 17-kilometre forest trail. Those who don’t want to make the full circle around the lake can opt for a ride on the \u010ca\u010da raft, which takes visitors from one area of the lake (in Lokve) to another (in Mrzla Vodica) and back.<\/p>\n

The Lokvar lake is also a favourite spot of anglers, as its waters are home to common chub, common carp, crucian carp, trout and other species of fish. Observant anglers have noted that the world\u2019s largest river trout, weighing an impressive 25.40 kilogrammes, was caught right at the Lokvar lake.
Together with the Bajer and Lepenica lakes, the Lokvar lake forms the Vinodol Hydro Power System, which \u2013 due to a great difference in available water head (around 650 metres) \u2013 yields one of the highest water heads among the hydro power plants in Europe.

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Cycling across Gorski Kotar is a treat for all senses. While riding your bicycle, enjoy the gorgeous views, scents of forest plants, birdsong and tastes of Gorski Kotar. The Fu\u017eine\u2013Delnice section is fully packed with these \u2013 from cycling by a field of mountain lavender and forest fruits to tasting the blueberry strudel, Gorski Kotar liqueurs, marmalades, teas and the \u201c\u0161kripavac\u201d cheese. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the 200-year-old Louisiana road connecting Rijeka and Karlovac. The Vrelo cave and the Lokvarka cave, both open for tourists, will enchant you with their rich underground world. Also, make sure to stop by Mrkopalj, a village dating back to the late 15th century, which experienced a real boom with the construction of the Caroline road. Mrkopalj is also known as the \u201cCradle of Croatian Skiing\u201d, seeing as the first ski course in Croatia was organised here in 1913. From Mrkopalj and Sunger, the trail takes you back to Delnice, the highest inhabited town in Croatia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For those searching for a bigger adrenaline boost, we recommend the 19-kilometre-long XC Lokve cycling trail around the Lokvar lake. The narrow dirt path, also known as the single track, is around a meter wide, with occasional rocks and roots which you can jump over and a combination of short descents and ascents. The trail follows the terrain of the lake and boasts many attractive bends, guaranteeing a fun ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Starting from the centre of Lokve, the trail continues to Lazac Lokvarski and passes through the Mali Aerodrom (\u201csmall airport\u201d) area on the way to the road connecting Delnice and Crni Lug. At this point, turn left to reach Crni Lug \u2013 a scenic village surrounded by green meadows and a dark coniferous forest after which the village was named. Having passed through the village and followed the trail to the Risnjak National Park administration building in Bijela Vodica, take the uphill road above Leska to reach the Pjetli\u0107 peak, which then turns into a descent toward Zelin Mrzlovodi\u010dki. This is followed by an asphalt section leading you to the finish line through the Gorski Raj (Mountain Paradise) area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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