River Cetina
RIVER CETINA
Cetina River offers severals routes suitable for White Water
Trip.
The water flow in the canyon of the river Cetina during
different seasons (the path underneath Čikotina Lađa)
May to October the water flow is 7-8 m3/s
October to May the water flow is 12 - 20 m3/s,
besides the rainy seasons or the periods when the snow melts
when the water flow increases up to 30 m3/s.
The occasional floods are possible and they amount to 600
m3/s.
1.ČIKOTINA LAĐA-BLATO NA CETINI-rapids class graded I-II
Distance length - 9 300 m
Altitude difference - 28 m
Summer time-It is possible to descend with a kayaks and mini
rafts.
Winter time
Besides kayaks and mini rafts, descending in rafts up to 8 people
is possible. The rapids during the winter time can be classified as
class II difficulty.
CLASS II-III, the water flow is about 80 m3/s,
CLASS III
2. BLATO NA CETINI ZADVARJE-rapids graded class II-III
Distance length - 8 100 m
Altitude difference - 34 m
Summer time-It is possible to descend with a kayaks and inline
rafts.
Descending is possible with a inline rafts but a guide is
mandatory. During the summer period that part of the river is
classified as class II - III difficulty . From time to time it is
necessary to inspect the territory (hidden rapids and sudden
falls). Because of shallow rapids and undercut obstacles , swimmers
must be very careful. Serious injuries are very rare, and the group
assistance may be needed during a rescue operation.
Winter time
Descending is possible with the assistance of an obligatory guide.
During the usual winter time water flow, that part of the river can
be classified as class III - IV difficulty whereas during the
torrent times, the same path becomes of the IV -V class of
difficulty since the latter- mentioned conditions make
impossible the potential emergency evacuation to the
shore (steep canyon cliffs of 40 - 80 meters high).Thorough
observation is compulsory at this technically difficult part of the
river because of its unapproachable tracks. The self
rescue could be very difficult and the assistance groups are often
needed.
3) Kraljevac dam (Zadvarje) - power station
Kraljevac
Distance length - 1600 m
Altitude difference - 110 m
Almost all year long the tourist or extreme canyoning is
possible because the water level is regulated by the dam Kraljevac.
But the kayaks cannot pass through because of the low water level,
land configuration, and the water fall Gubavica (a cascade 35 + 15
meters). Strong water flow is very rare and water- level
information can be obtained by government electricity
industries.
This part of the river is rated as class V during the high water
level.
4) Power station Kraljevac - water falls Studenci and
Oblačnik rapids (Kostanje)
Distance length - 7300 m
Altitude difference - 23 m
Along the entire year it is possible to descend in a boat up to 8
people. In summer time that part of the river is class I difficulty
whereas it becomes of the class I - II difficulty in winter time.
The level of possible risks for swimmers is not high whatsoever and
the self- rescue is easy. During the winter time the greatest
danger are the water deposits and drifting wood.
Summer time
Winter time
5) Water - falls Studenci and Oblačnik rapids
- Radmanove Mlinice (6 kilometres up the river from
Omiš)
Distance length - 5300 m
Altitude difference - 25 m
Summer time
During the summer time Oblačnik rapids (class III) are not
accessible to the vessels with the capacity of more than 3 people.
In addition, because of undercut rocks the passage is very
dangerous (in these rapids seven accidental deaths
occurred) and we strongly recommend to avoid this area. The
remaining route is classified as class II-III difficulty. The
occasional surveillance is necessary (narrow canals, unnoticeable
rapids and sudden falls). Because of shallow rapids and undermined
rocks, swimmers must be extremely careful.
Winter time
Oblačnik rapids (class III -V) during the winter time are
technically very demanding. Even larger rafts could pass through
them but the possible swimmers are endangered by undercut rocks .
Because of its danger we recommend to avoid these river paths. The
remaining part of this route is class II-III difficulty. Swimmers
must be cautious and observation is needed. injuries to swimmers
are rare, but the group assistance may be needed.
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All described distances are in the karst area. Therefore in many
places , along with the obstacles in the water, we can come across
to sudden falls, hidden holes in the river bank, undercut rocks,
caves et. Therefore, we strongly recommend the assistance of a
guide who is familiar with the river (GUIDES OF DALMATIA RAFTING)
and who can distinguish the inaccessible paths. Extra caution
must be taken when walking or swimming in the river.
BRANA PERUČA: TEL: +385 (0)21 823 022
BRANA ĐALE: TEL: +385 (0)21 831 892
ELEKTRANA ZAKUČAC: TEL: +385 (0)21 862 166
ELEKTRANA KRALJEVAC: TEL: +385 (0)21 871 098
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