In the very heart of Papuk, 475 meters above sea level, there lies the pearl of the Slavonian mountains – Jankovac. This mountain valley full of freshness and romance has always been attractive to every admirer of nature, mountains and peace. Jankovac was declared a protected forest park in 1955 because of its exceptional beauty of nature.
Each season tells it own story with colours, sounds, waterfall noise, smells, silence… life itself. In the magical greenery of the forest, there is a pearl with two lakes. Every corner of the lush vegetation hides the homes of many species of birds, butterflies and wild game.
Go for a walk surrounded by the unique natural harmony and beauty, enjoy this invaluable gift of nature throughout the entire year. Experience a little piece of this primaeval, pristine natural oasis.
Explore the area on two wheels, rent a mountain bike or electric bicycle, or dare go canoeing and let your imagination play inspired by the fairytale scenery created by this Slavonian idyll.
Treat yourself to some of the traditional specialties at the Mountain lodge and record everything with a camera in front of the magnificent scenery of the 35 meter high Skakavac Waterfall, unique in Slavonia.
See for yourself why every year more and more visitors recognize Jankovac Forest Park as a tourist hit of the continental area.
| Trail length | 2,3 kilometra |
| Visit duration | 3 sata |
| Distance | Velika 14 km, Slatinski Drenovac 5 km |
| Clothing and footwear | Clothing and footwear should be appropriate for nature walks and climbing forest paths (leisure clothing and comfortable running shoes or track shoes). |
The educational trail was built in the most beautiful part of Jankovac Forest Park, near the mountain lodge, the lakes and Skakavac waterfall. The stairs, pedestrian wooden bridges and handrails set up on the trail provide access to some of the most beautiful scenes of Jankovac. There are informative boards explaining some of the natural or cultural and historical attractions along the trail. We called the educational trail at Jankovac the Count’s Trail out of respect for Count Josip Jankovic, the first person to realize the aesthetic and landscape values of the valley.
The trail received the Green Flower Award of the Croatian National Tourist Board in 2006, as the best in the category of original tourist destination of continental Croatia.
… When I climbed these rocks, my soul could not feast enough on the view of the valley… I chose this place as my vantage point in the ages to come… Josip noble Jankovic
Another beautiful facility of Papuk Nature Park is Jankovac Ecopoint within which there is a souvenir shop and a conference hall with modern conference equipment.
The conference hall is ideal for organizing business meetings, conferences, seminars, presentations of new products, various workshops and the like. In a surrounding that takes your breath away, you can spend pleasant working moments that can be complemented by a stay in nature or overnight stay in the Jankovac Mountain Lodge.
The conference hall is multifunctional, with a capacity of up to 50 seats and can be organized in different ways (cinema, group work, round table).
Hall rental up to 2 hours is 200,00kn, and every additional hour is 100,00kn. Full day hall rental is 600,00 kn.
Feel free to contact us for any additional information at our email address
kontakt@pp-papuk.hr
turizam@pp-papuk.hr
If you want to keep a pleasant memory of visiting the first Croatian UNESCO Geopark Papuk, make sure to visit our souvenir shop in Jankovac Forest Park. The diverse offer is enriched by magnets, t-shirts for adults and children, tourist maps, mugs, bags with various motifs, coloring books, candlesticks and scented candles, as well as various publications on biodiversity and cultural and historical heritage. In the collection of different, innovative and authentic souvenir solutions, you can find ”Kišmiš” raincoat which is the most popular souvenir, inspired by the Uviraljka abyss, the famous European “winter resort” for 11 bat species. This bat-shaped forest uniform helps us during rainy autumn days, being waterproof and entirely manufactured in Croatia. The rich wildlife of Papuk mountain, an inexhaustible source of ideas, also served as an inspiration for the Salamander’s tail, a fashion accessory for children and adults. It is a purse which is, in fact, a large but seemingly small pocket where you can keep basic personal items. It is camouflaged in a sponge tail with adjustable strap for both height or circumference. The working hours of the souvenir shop are the same as those of the Nature Park. Make sure that Papuk Nature Park remains in your memory forever and bring your best memories with you. And don’t forget to share them with your loved ones as well.
You can see our souvenir offer on the Souvenir Shop page.
*** the method of payment is exclusively in cash
If you want to get in touch with nature and visit those places that cannot be reached by car, Papuk Nature Park has enriched its outdoor offer with yet another interesting content – mountain and electric bicycles.
There are 30 bicycles altogether: 15 mountain and 15 electric Trek bicycles which can be rented at Jankovac Eco Point from 7 a.m. to 7.p.m. during the week and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the weekend, for the months of March through November.
Also, bicycles can be rented in the building of the Public Administration Office of Papuk Nature Park in Velika – (address: Stjepana Radića 46, 34300 Velika)
It is important to know that…
In Velika, bicycles can be rented exclusively by prior notice at: e-mail: turizam@pp-papuk.hr.
If you rent a bike in Velika, you can return it in Jankovac and vice versa, no later than 7p.m.
The bikes are appropriate for adults only.
In order to rent a bike, you need to have an ID so that our employees could complete the lease agreement. They will also explain the details related to bikes and recommend some interesting routes.
*** the method of payment is exclusively in cash
| Type of bike | Rental price up to 3 hours | Rental price 3-10 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain bike | 60 kn/~€8 | 150 kn/~€20 |
| Electric bike | 140 kn/~€18 | 250 kn/~€35 |
At any time of the year, Jankovac Forest Park will surprise you with the facilities it offers in the surrounding of the beautiful nature. Along with the popular activities such as hiking, cycling or walking, you can also rent canoes.
Canoeing across the lower Jankovac Lake is a true pleasure, and it takes you to a place where you can find genuine peace and enjoy the scent of the magical centuries-old forest that surrounds you.
There are five canoes available and each of them can accommodate three people.
Canoeing does not require any special knowledge or skills so visitors can start the relaxing ride without a guide.
Visitors are also provided with all the necessary equipment – vests and helmets.
Half an hour ride costs 30 kn, and for any additional information feel free to contact Jankovac Ecopoint.
After canoeing, we offer you the opportunity to rent mountain bikes or electric bikes in order to explore some of our bike trails.
Look for the refreshment and rest at Jankovac Mountain Lodge.
*** the method of payment is exclusively in cash
