Batinovac
| Batinovac | |
|---|---|
 The upper part shows the waterfall from Lake Batinovac flowing into Lake Galovac, with the Veliki prštavac waterfall in the middle | |
  Batinovac Location in Croatia | |
Interactive map of Batinovac | |
| Location | Plitvice Lakes National Park, Lika-Senj County |
| Coordinates | 44°52′18″N 15°36′12″E / 44.87167°N 15.60333°E |
| Water from Prošćansko Lake and Okrugljak Lake | |
| Lake Galovac and Veliko Lake | |
| Basin countries |  Croatia |
Batinovac is a lake located in Plitvice Lakes National Park, part of the Upper Lakes group in Croatia.[1]
Description
The lake is situated at an altitude of 610 meters. It has a surface area of 1.5 hectares and a maximum depth of 5 meters. Its length is 140 meters, and its width is up to 80 meters.[2][3]
The lake is surrounded by tall beech trees. A well-maintained path passes by a series of smaller waterfalls, where the formation of tufa is visible, created by moss and plants that accumulate limestone.[4]
Batinovac receives water from the upstream Okrugljak Lake and Prošćansko Lake through an old human-made channel. Part of its water flows over a waterfall into Lake Galovac, while the rest spills into smaller lakes located to the north.
Well-marked trails from here lead visitors toward smaller lakes overgrown with reeds and numerous small waterfalls.
The constant sound of water creates a calming atmosphere and allows visitors to enjoy the almost surreal beauty of the surrounding waterfalls. On a clear, sunny day, the experience and scenery leave a lasting impression.[5]
The name "Batinovac" or "Bakinovac" is said to have originated either from a local farmer named Batinić or from an old woman ("baka" in Croatian) who is said to have drowned in the lake.[6][7]
References
- ↑ MVEP • Plitvice Lakes
- ↑ "Public Institution Plitvice Lakes National Park - Upper Lakes". Archived from the original on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ↑ "Plitvice Lakes". Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ↑ Upper Lakes :: znanje.org
- ↑ Plitvice Lakes: Batinovac Lake - Information and Pictures Archived 28 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Public Institution Plitvice Lakes National Park - Upper Lakes". Archived from the original on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ↑ Inet.hr :: Plitvice Lakes and Waterfalls