Klek mountain, Croatia
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Klek is mountain in north-western Croatia
, in Karlovac County
. It is the easternmost mountain of the Velika Kapela
range of the Dinaric Alps
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The mountain is one of the best-known Croatian botanist reserves and home to a number of protected species of mountain flora.
According to the 17th century tale, during the nights of storm, the summit of Klek is a midnight gathering point for witches and fairies.
In the early 20th century, Klek's east and south face nurtured numerous Croatian rock climbers. The longest route length exceeds 200 m, with difficulty up to 5.12a.
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
, in Karlovac County
Karlovac County
Karlovac County is a county in central Croatia, with the administrative center in Karlovac.The city of Karlovac is another fort from the times of the Military Frontier...
. It is the easternmost mountain of the Velika Kapela
Velika Kapela
The Velika Kapela is a large mountain range in the east of Gorski Kotar, Croatia.The highest peak is Bjelolasica-Kula at 1533 m.a.s.l.. It overlooks Velebit, Plješivica, islands Krk, Cres, Lošinj, and the Kvarner Gulf....
range of the Dinaric Alps
Dinaric Alps
The Dinaric Alps or Dinarides form a mountain chain in Southern Europe, spanning areas of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro....
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The mountain is one of the best-known Croatian botanist reserves and home to a number of protected species of mountain flora.
According to the 17th century tale, during the nights of storm, the summit of Klek is a midnight gathering point for witches and fairies.
In the early 20th century, Klek's east and south face nurtured numerous Croatian rock climbers. The longest route length exceeds 200 m, with difficulty up to 5.12a.