Papuk Nature Park, Slavonia

• The Balkans
• Hiking
• Spring 2024
• Weekend

Mount Papuk is the most beautiful mountain in Slavonia with its ridges, bays, lush vegetation, and abundant spring water. It used to be an island in the Pannonian Sea, and today its largest part is the Papuk Nature Park, which, due to its valuable heritage, has become part of the European and world network of geo-parks under UNESCO protection.

The peaks of Papuk reach almost a thousand meters above sea level. Papuk Nature Park covers an area of 343 km² and partly includes the Krndija mountain. Many call Papuk the Golden Papuk or the protector of the golden Slavonian plain. It surrounds the fertile Požega Valley, which is also called the Golden Valley because of the numerous vineyards that produce top-quality Slavonian wines.

Papuk is characterized by a large forest wealth, in which beech and oak predominate, in addition to maple, maple, and ash. The diverse and dense forests of Papuk are the habitat and refuge of deer, roe deer, wild boars, foxes, and martens. The highest peak of Papuk is the peak of the same name at 953 m.

Inside the Nature Park there is a protected nature reserve, Jankovac Forest Park, where there is a 35 m high Skakavac waterfall, unique in its beauty. In the small area of this reserve, there are also two lakes, interesting caves, a spring, and green meadows.

Numerous hiking and biking trails allow visitors to walk and drive through picturesque landscapes that are attractive in every season.

On this weekend tour, we will visit the most beautiful part of the Papuk Nature Park. On the first day, we will go along the attractive Grof's path through the park forest of Jankovac, then to the top of Ivačka glava. The stone peak is considered to be the most beautiful in Papuk and the entire Slavonian highlands. On the second day, we will go to another part of the mountain and follow a somewhat more demanding hiking trail to the peaks of Lapjak and Nevoljaš.

In early spring, Papuk is known for the flowers of jagorčevina (primula veris) that cover the forest floor and indicate the awakening of nature. This plant symbolizes the beginning of spring, and its flowers create a colorful and fragrant carpet that will enchant you with its beauty.

Regardless of whether you are an experienced mountaineer or a beginner, Papuk will provide you with unforgettable moments and wonderful memories.

Additional notes:

• Equipment for the Papuk Nature Park tour: Deep hiking boots, and adequate clothing according to the weather conditions. A backpack with the necessary mountaineering equipment. We also recommend hiking poles. Be sure to bring enough water (1.5-2 l) and some food (sandwich, snacks, energy bars, fruit), a spare T-shirt, long pants or tracksuit, raincoat, sun and wind protection, hat, gloves, and headlamp.

• Information about the hiking trail, Day 1: easy, total duration about 6 with breaks, length about 12 km, with a total ascent and descent of about 700 m.s

• Information about the hiking trail, day II: moderate, total duration of about 7 hours with breaks, a length of about 15 km, with a total ascent and descent of about 900 m.

• Those who do not want to hike, can spend time on their own and enjoy short walks in the surroundings.
• The Papuk Nature Park tour is organized for a minimum of 18 registered passengers.
• Conditions for entering Croatia: It is obligatory to bring a passport, it is necessary that the validity of the passport lasts at least 3 months before the expiration date.
• In case of changes in the monetary market, as well as changes in the prices of carriers and other service providers, the agency reserves the right to adjust the price of the arrangement.
• In case of insufficient number of registered passengers or unfavorable weather conditions, the deadline for notification of postponement or cancellation of the tour is 3 days before departure.
• Accommodation: single, double and triple rooms with private bathrooms in private accommodation on Papuk.
• Food: one breakfast is provided.
• Photos used in the gallery: Nikola A view of lake at Jankovac, Papuk mountain, Lake of Jankovac, Papuk Mountain, Phantography Park prirode Papuk (Phantography) 6, Park prirode Papuk (Phantography) 39, Tamara Vinkovci Planinarska manifestacija – „Papučki jaglaci 2018“ , David J. Stang Primula vulgaris CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons 

• Reservations for the Papuk Nature Park tour:

  • At the time of application, the entire amount, or ~ 40%, i.e. RSD 5,600, must be paid, and the rest of RSD 8,300 no later than March 15, 2024.
  • Own transportation: in case you come with your transport, the price of the tour is 11.200 RSD and includes the use of your transport on local roads. Reservations: When applying, the entire amount or ~ 40%, i.e. 4.500 RSD, is paid, and the rest of 6,700 RSD no later than March 15, 2024.

• Trip cancellations by passengers: 

• If the Traveler cancels the trip in a timely manner (90 to 45 days), the Organizer has the right to compensation only for the incurred administrative costs.
  • 10% if the trip is cancelled 44 to 30 days before the start of the trip,
  • 20% if cancelled 29 to 20 days before the start of the trip,
  • 40% if cancelled 19 to 15 days before the start of the trip,
  • 80% if canceled 14 to 10 days before the start of the trip,
  • 90% if canceled 9 to 6 days before the start of the trip,
  • 100% if cancelled 5 to 0 days before the start of the trip or during the trip.

Pricelist number 1 from February 14, 2024.

The organizer reserves the right to correct prices due to changes in the monetary market or changes in accommodation or transportation prices. The organizer reserves the right to change the travel program (the order of certain contents in the program due to objective circumstances).

With this program are valid General travel conditions tourist agency Explore Balkans doo. License number: OTP B-41/2023.