Christmas tree is a mountain from the Dinaric group of mountains south of Čačak and stretches for 30 km. It continues to the mountain Ovčar, and its highest peak is Crna stena at 929 m. Among the peaks, Gradina, Stjenik, Vetrinja, Neboš stand out for their beauty, and from each of them there is an incredible view of the Čačak basin and Dragačevo.
The northern part of the mountain is extremely wooded and is crossed by numerous streams and rivers. According to legend, the mountain was named after the girl Jelica, who, wanting to escape from Turkish enslavement, jumped from the ruins of the old town of Gradina. The old town dates back to the reign of Emperor Justinian.
On this hiking tour, we will go to the peak of Stjenik and Stjenik natural arch (window), which Jelica is known for, and then to the peaks of Neboš and the Stjenik monastery.
Kopački Rit Nature Park is one of the most important wetlands in Europe and a true paradise for nature lovers. It is located at the confluence of the Drava and the Danube, and its landscape consists of floodplain forests, quiet backwaters, and spacious meadows. This nature park is home to over 290 species of birds, including the white-tailed eagle, black stork, and wild goose. Deer, wild boar, and even European beaver can also be seen here.
On this one-day trip, we will go on a tour of Kopački rit, which is a real wonder of nature and one of the best places in this part of Europe for observing the living world! We will start on the hiking trail of Bijelo lopoč (white water lily), enjoying untouched nature, and then board a quiet electric boat and sail through hidden backwaters, where we will get closer to the wonderful living world of Kopački Rit. We will also visit Tvrđa, the old baroque core of the city of Osijek and the monument of the Battle of Batina. We will end the day with lunch in a traditional Slavonian-Baranja guest house.