The Magic Chicola is beautiful Krka River tributary, and the largest, 48 Meters in length. The source of Čikola consists of two ponds near the village of Čavoglave in Dalmatian Zagora, and its flow leads through the idyllic Petrovo polje and city of Drniš. The canyon of Čikola, that is, the part behind Drniš, is known for its Rapids, harshness and steep slopes thanks to which the river got its name (in Turkish means “water through the cliffs”). Her Canyon therefore contrasts with the nearby soothing Moseć mountains, Promina and Svilaja. The lower part of the river, as it flows into KRK, belongs (rightfully) to the National Park “Krka”.
The confluence of the Čikola and Krka Rivers is one of the most unusual in Croatia! They are divided by the island of Kalički busen and” Lake " Torak (actually a spring-like Lake). The oddities of the scene are contributed by the imbalance between these two rivers – the Krka on the one hand, which is intruded, and the full 3 kilometers of Čikola, which are submerged by the rise of the travertine barrier of Skradinski Buk.
What can I see around Chicola?
Natural beauty of the Canyon, Lake Visovac and Lake Torak
Due to the diversity of flora (mainly oak and grabovina) and fauna (wildebeest and other birds of aquatic habitat), several underwater caves (which can be easily entered in summer when the river partially dries up), and also the rich historical heritage, Čikola Canyon gained the status of a protected area in 1965.
The canyon is 14 km long and 170 m deep in places. It terminates 3 km from the intruded part of the river, that is 6 km before the mouth.
Uz natural beauty, Chicole Canyon is known for zipline which ranges from 30 to 120 m above sea level and total length 1.4 kmwhich makes it one of the longest zipline- e in Croatia! Adrenaline lovers can choose between three zipline lengths of 250, 500 and 650 meters that can be driven on steel rope speed up to 70 km / h! Of course, driving zipline- om includes training by instructors and verified equipment.
Two lakes, each specific in their own way, "frame" Chicola. At the very mouth is found jezersko vrelo Torak diameter 150 m and depth 30 m. This natural phenomenon leaves breathless, and the unique plant world that surrounds it contributes to the atmosphere.
On the other side of the Chico is Visovačko Lake - the largest and the second largest lake in Dalmatia. This planted Lake is actually located on the Krka River and attracts nature lovers the fairytale Island Visovac and two waterfalls - Roški waterfall on the north side and Skradinski Buk on the southwest.
Historical heritage
Those who love history will be interested in the island of Visovac because 17th church. the Franciscan monastery which keeps a collection of valuable books and more art.
You will surely like it. caves where stone tools from the younger Stone Age were found te ruins of the former City of ključ and Fortress Ključica it is considered one of the best preserved fortifications of the 14th century. centuries in Croatia, and certainly the largest and best preserved medieval fortifications within Krka National Park.
Most of these beauties can be viewed with the newly built lookout on the Right Bank of Čikola along the road leading from Šibenik to Pakovo Selo.
How to get to these beauties?
The Canyon is easy to reach because only 10 km away from Drniš County Road Ključ-Pakovo selo.
The nearby village of Goriš can be reached by carfrom where you can go further on foot. Those who enjoy walking can enjoy goriš-Torak-Torak lookout (almost 3 km long) which branches into two smaller paths: the folk-hiking trail Goriš – vidikovac Torak (1.5 km leading to the viewpoint) and the hiking trail Goriš – Torak (1.45 km) which descends to Lake Torak.
If you don't have a car to drive, there is always an option. taxi. We suggest the use of Taxi Šibenik due to its proximity (from Šibenik to Goriš it is only a 20-minute drive) and service. Taxi Sibenik it can take you wherever you need to be inside and around. Šibenikyou can't just walk through the canyon, but you can zipline.
Whether you need an adrenaline adventure or a little peace in nature, feed your soul with views of the old ruins, waterfalls and lakes or blow yourself away as your voice echoes through the canyon of Čikola on ziplineyou will find something for yourself in the vicinity of Čikola!
