Planinski masiv Risnjak dominira sjeverozapadnim dijelom regije Gorski kotar, koja je izrazito planinsko područje smješteno na zapadu Hrvatske. To je ujedno i najšumovitiji prostor Hrvatske, a svega na 15 km zračne udaljenosti od mora.

Na prostoru nacionalnog parka “Risnjak”, na ukupno 3198 ha klimatski se isprepliću oštra gorska alpska klima, blago mediteransko podneblje i kontinentalna klima te ovdje susrećemo prašumske predjele, netaknute gorske vrhove i dinarski krš.

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Risnjak mountain range dominates the northwestern part of the Gorski kotar region, the mountain area located in the west of Croatia. This is also the most forested part of Croatia, only 15 km of air distance from the sea.

Risnjak National Park, with total area of 3198 ha, is characterized by mixture of climates: the harsh Alpine mountain, mild Mediterranean and continental climate. Virgin forests, virgin mountain peaks and Dinaric karst can also be found.

The summers here are relatively cold, while the winters are long and snowy, and there is plenty of rain, especially in the autumn.