Požega - Papuk Nature Park

Slavonia

Southeast placed in the "Golden Valley", which the Romans called Vallis aureae, surrounded by Slavonian mountains ring Psunj, Papuk, Dilj and Krndija, Požega has been through the centuries the most important center of population in western Slavonia. It is the center of the Pozega-Slavonia County and the Diocese of Požega.

An important reason for the designation of the mountain Papuk nature park is as it preserved the characteristics of animate and inanimate nature, characteristic of the central Slavonia. It is indisputable that a large part of the natural and the cultivated area with a distinct aesthetic, ecological, educational, cultural, historical, tourist and recreational values.

Peculiarities Papuk represent an important segment of biological and landscape values of the region of Slavonia. Exceptional relief characteristics reveal a turbulent geological history of development of this area. The diversity of geological phenomena, well-preserved flora and vegetation and habitats of a number of animal species, an asset should be scientifically investigated, improved and protected from the harmful effects for those people who have yet to live here.

Jankovac is one of the most beautiful mountain valleys on the northern slopes of Papuk, surrounded by centuries-old beech forest. This famous mountain resort of exceptional natural beauty, declared in 1955. vol. protected park - trees. Mountain Lodge at Jankovac is one of the finest mountain homes in Croatia.

Park Nature Park offers great possibilities for recreation and is the perfect place for vacation. This primarily refers to climbing, nature walks that are attractive in all seasons. Due to the height of the peaks Papuk to 1000 m can hike all, regardless of age. Over the summer, are available for spas, swimming pools with thermal water will refresh you on hot summer days.
Lovers of snow and winter sports will be able to have fun on the ski slopes "Nevoljaš.

Listed medieval towns are within the boundaries of the Park Nature Park. Moving from east to west, near the town of Orahovica, is best preserved and most beautiful old fortified town, not only in Slavonia, but in and through Croatia - Ruzica city.