A karst lake appears and disappears in Ponikve. During heavy rainfall or snowmelt, a Ponikve karst lake more than 20 meters deep can form here. After a longer period of rain, treetops may protrude from the water of this temporary karst lake.
If you choose Ponikve as your place to stay, you may want to find accommodations.
Nature
The circular promenade around the lake, “Now you see me, now you don’t,” is equipped with information boards about the area’s natural heritage. The Ponikve educational trail also highlights the endemic Entire-Petalled Gorse.
Hiking and cycling
The Kukuljanovo–Gradina–Ponikve–Kukuljanovo educational trail is 8.5 km long. The Ponikve educational trail has two starting points. The Ponikve route leads to the remains of an Illyrian fortress near Gradina. The fortress overlooks the surrounding settlements and Bakar Bay.
The MTB loop “Viewpoints of Bakar’s hinterland” descends to Ponikve and then ends in Škrljevo. The Lake Ponikve Trail is associated with seasonal diving among submerged trees, hunting huts, and paths in spring or after heavy rain.
Surroundings
Suhi Vrh, Kamenjak, and Sveti Križ are located in the immediate vicinity of Ponikve. Trsatska Gradina, Strmica, and Fort Maltempo are located in the surrounding area. Fulfinum Mirine and Fulfinum Forum are located in the wider regional area.
More destination pages: Mrzla Vodica.
