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Source of the Kupa River
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Alex Foxfield
October 6, 2023
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A stunning karst spring, this is the source of the great Kupa River. It's a magical spot, with clear blue-green waters and an almost ethereal beauty. From here, the waters flow into the 'Valley of the Butterflies', where over 500 species of butterfly have been recorded.
Dιɾƙ
July 31, 2016
Hiking
The spring rises underground and min. 1200 liters of water per second at 7 degrees water temperature.
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•Konrad
August 26, 2017
Hiking
Here, in the middle of Risnjak National Park, rises the river Kupa. The spring is one of the strongest and deepest in Croatia. The water emanates underground from two chimneys, is glass karar and has a temperature of 7 ° C.
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Elevation 340 m
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