Karlovac town is located in the heart of Croatia and at the juncture of four rivers: the Korana, Kupa, Mrežnica and Dobra. Situated 55 kilometers southwest of Zagreb, the town has approximately 55,000 inhabitants. Known as the place where the mountain ridges meet the plains, Karlovac is a sanctuary for cyclists coming through Croatia. This route is provided by the Tourist Board of Karlovac.