Učka nature park

Ucka, a mountain in the eastern part of Istria; it stretches in the total length of 20 km from the Poklon pass (road Rijeka - Pazin leads over it) to the Plomin Bay. It has an aspect of a prominent sheer rock, with peaks descending toward the south: Plas (1,285 m), the highest peak Vojak (1,401 m), Suhi Vrh (1,333 m), Brgud (907 m), Kremenjak (827 m) and Sisol (835 m).

Both slopes abound in water sources; some of them are capped for the purpose of waterworks, while the other form water streams, rather powerful in winter months (Banina, Medveja).

The slopes feature several canyon and transverse valleys (Vela Draga) and there are many - other karst formations (sinkholes, caves). If you are looking to experience one of the most beautiful panoramas in this part of Europe, then you simply must visit Ucka mountain and climb up to its highest peak, Vojak (1401 m) and its stone tower-viewing point.

The area of Učka is designated a nature park, a kind of protected area in Croatia.