Place to visit
Rossi's refuge, Croatia: what it is and when to go
Rossi's refuge is a refuge on Velebit Mountain, Croatia (Kuterevo), at 1,580 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Refuge on Velebit Mountain, Croatia · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- Croatia
- Elevation
- 1,580 m
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- ZAD Zadar, 80 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 44.76601, 14.98714
What it is and where
Rossi's refuge is a refuge on Velebit Mountain, Croatia (Kuterevo), at 1,580 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kuterevo, where this site lists 17 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.76601, 14.98714; the nearest main airport is Zadar Airport (ZAD, Zadar), 80 km as the crow flies. How to get around Croatia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Mountains and Hiking places in Croatia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Rossi's refuge is May to October.
- JanBetter not8:58
- FebBetter not10:12
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:16
- MayBest time14:38
- JunBest time15:22
- JulBest time15:04
- AugBest time13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:19
- DecBetter not8:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | May to October | March to April and November |
| Hiking | May to October | March to April and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Rossi's refuge has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Croatia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Croatia
To enter Croatia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Croatia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pasarićev kukPeak of Velebit in Croatia29 m
- Northern Velebit National Park II - Rožanski kukoviHiking663 m
- Northern Velebit National ParkNational park in Croatia870 m
- Hajdučki i Rožanski kukoviStrict nature reserve in Croatia2.0 km
- Slovačka jamaCave in the Croatia2.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Croatia guide.
More in Croatia: Mountains
- Risnjak: mountain in Croatia
- Ivanščica: mountain in northern Croatia
- Sveta Gera: peak in Croatia and Slovenia
- Srđ: mountain in Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Svilaja: mountain in Croatia
- Vidova gora: highest peak on Brač, Croatia
Every Croatia place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rossi's refuge?
It is a refuge on Velebit Mountain, Croatia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Rossi's refuge?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37.
How do you get to Rossi's refuge?
The nearest main airport is Zadar Airport (ZAD), 80 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Croatia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Croatia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pasarićev kuk, Northern Velebit National Park II - Rožanski kukovi, Northern Velebit National Park. The rest is in the Croatia guide.
Keep reading
- Kuterevo17 places to see in and around Kuterevo, Croatia: Northern Velebit National Park, Velebit Caves, Kosinj Bridge. Best time: May to October.
- Mountains317 places for mountains in Croatia, from Risnjak to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- CroatiaBefore travelling to Croatia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in: Croatia has been in…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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