NATURE PARK LONJSKO POLJE
BIKE & WINE
ABOUT LONJSKO POLJE
The largest protected wetland in both Croatia and the entire Danube basin. It covers an area of 505.6 square kilometres (195.2 sq mi), extending along the river Sava from the areas east of Sisak, the lower course of the river Lonja for which it is named, to the areas west of Nova Gradiška, along the course of the river Veliki Strug.
The area of Lonjsko Polje is designated a nature park (park prirode), a kind of protected area in Croatia. The institution was established in 1998, and it is based in the village of Jasenovac.
According to the criteria of the Birds Directive of the European Union, the park is an important habitat for birds (Important Birds Area – IBA).
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to ride a bike in the Nature park. Ride along the wild horses, birds, storks and swampy fields.
It has a nature park status for a good reason. When you get hungry from cycling we will give you a unique experience to taste local food and wine which is well known world wide.
From 90 €
bird varietys
WHEN TO VISIT?
There is no bad or good time to come here but warmer months would make it more enjoyable.
INFO ABOUT THE TOUR
Duration: 6-10h
Difficulty: Easy
Tour distance: 30 km
Cycling distance: 29 km
Walk distance: 1 km
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Guided bike tour
Bike or e-bike with helmet
National Park fees
Local product tasting
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
WHAT TO WEAR
Cycling clothes recommended
Good shoes recommended
Lightweight Jacket
Sunglasses
Water bottles
WHAT TO EXPECT
One hour transfer from Zagreb to Kutina. From there we take you for a ride on a beautiful mountain of Moslavačka gora that holds historical forts and nice views of Slavonia. We take a break for local product tasting in a winery where we have a chance to taste most common wine sorts of the area like Šklet, Graševina, Frankovka and more. Best for the last, we enter the National park of Lonjsko polje, riding alongside wild horses & storks which this area is known for. We end the day at one more winery to relax and hang out before heading back to Zagreb.