Mountain Hut Paklenica
A year-round mountain hut in Croatia's Velebit range, operated by the PD Paklenica mountaineering association.
Last updated September 29, 2026
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Overview
Mountain Hut Paklenica (Planinarski dom Paklenica) is a mountain hut in the Velebit range of Croatia, operated by the PD Paklenica mountaineering association. It is a commercial hospitality and accommodation offering within the Croatian mountain-hut network, providing lodging, meals, and basic services to hikers, climbers, and visitors to the Paklenica area. The hut is open throughout the year and can accommodate around 50 people. Guests are required to bring sleeping bags. Facilities include a kitchen, a dining room, and sanitary facilities, and the building has electricity and running water. The hut is managed by Irena Šaran, who can be contacted by mobile phone, WhatsApp, or Viber. Overnight pricing is structured by membership: the full rate is 16 euros (120.55 kuna), while members of the Croatian Mountaineering Association with paid current-year dues pay 8 euros (60.27 kuna), and members of PD Paklenica with paid current-year dues pay 5 euros (37.67 kuna). The stay tax is included in the overnight price. Discounts are available for members of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) on active duty (free), group guides for groups larger than 10 people (free), mountaineers on work actions (free), and children up to 6 years old (free). HGSS members presenting a valid card receive a 75% discount, paying 4 euros (26.37 kuna). The hut is part of the broader PD Paklenica association, which also maintains a souvenir shop, a mountaineering library, and a YouTube channel, and organizes mountaineering education and excursions. As a mountain hut, it is a specialized accommodation brand within Croatia's outdoor and adventure tourism sector, serving the Velebit and Paklenica National Park area.
History
Mountain Hut Paklenica is a mountain hut in the Velebit range of Croatia, operated by the PD Paklenica mountaineering association. The hut is open throughout the year and serves hikers, climbers, and visitors to the Paklenica area. It can accommodate around 50 people and requires guests to bring sleeping bags. The facility offers a kitchen, dining room, and sanitary facilities, and has electricity and running water. The hut is managed by Irena Šaran, who can be reached by mobile phone, WhatsApp, or Viber. Overnight pricing is tiered by membership: the full rate is 16 euros (120.55 kuna); members of the Croatian Mountaineering Association with paid current-year dues pay 8 euros (60.27 kuna); and members of PD Paklenica with paid current-year dues pay 5 euros (37.67 kuna). The stay tax is included in the overnight price. Discounts are offered to members of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) on active duty (free), group guides for groups larger than 10 people (free), mountaineers on work actions (free), and children up to 6 years old (free). HGSS members presenting a valid card receive a 75% discount, paying 4 euros (26.37 kuna). The hut is part of the broader PD Paklenica association, which also maintains a souvenir shop, a mountaineering library, and a YouTube channel, and organizes mountaineering education and excursions. As a mountain hut, it is a specialized accommodation brand within Croatia's outdoor and adventure tourism sector, serving the Velebit and Paklenica National Park area.
Products and positioning
Affordable, membership-oriented mountain accommodation for hikers and climbers in the Velebit range.
Overnight accommodation
Year-round lodging for around 50 people; sleeping bags required.
Kitchen and dining room
Shared kitchen and dining facilities for guests.
Sanitary facilities
Sanitary block with running water and electricity.
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