Nestled in the heart of UNESCO Geopark Papuk, Jankovac Mountain Lodge is a hidden gem in the western part of the Slavonia region. Situated 475 meters above sea level and surrounded by a protected park forest, lakes and waterfalls, it offers a perfect hideaway in the unspoiled natural setting of Slavonia for time off in any season. The lodge is one of the best mountain lodges in Croatia and has a long-standing reputation as a hot spot for many hikers, bikers, and families with children who visit Inland Croatia.

The nearby magnificent 28-meter-high Skakavac waterfall, the highest in the Slavonia region, is a unique tourist attraction. It falls over a rock into the canyon of the stream Kovačica. The plateau on the northern slope of mountain Papuk is only 100 km west of Osijek.

Jankovac Mountain Lodge and the Skakavac waterfall are parts of the protected park-forest Jankovac, a popular excursion point and the pearl of the Slavonian mountains.  

Book a stay at the beautifully located Mountain Lodge Jankovac 3*. It offers a unique holiday experience and traditional local mountain cuisine. The restaurant has a covered terrace overlooking the lakes and the stream Kovačica with a lovely gazebo. After lunch, you can refresh under the great Skakavac waterfall, relax by walking along educational trails, doing sports, or just watching numerous trouts in clean water.

• Location in the heart of UNESCO Global Geopark Papuk. The excursion spot with natural, cultural and historical attractions, educational, bicycle and mountaineering paths, and several lookouts. Papuk was declared the first UNESCO Geopark in Croatia in 2015, which gained its status due to the extraordinary geological and biological diversity and valuable cultural heritage of the Papuk and Krndija mountains.

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• Waterfall Skakavac, with its 28 metres, is the highest waterfall in Slavonia. Location: next to the Mountain Lodge Jankovac.

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• Tomb of Count Josip Jankovic - the count was the holder of park-forest Jankovac and the first one who started in the 19th century to make Jankovac a well-kept forest park and excursion-mountain resort for its inhabitants and nature lovers. He moved from the Viennese court to this area in 1860 to enjoy the untouched nature of Papuk. Because he wanted to stay in his park-forest of Jankovac after his death, surrounded by a centuries-old forest, he built for himself a tomb in a cave above the lake where he was buried. The visitors can visit his grave.

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• The 2,260-meter-long Count’s Educational Trail, named after Count Josip Janković, is suitable for families with children.

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• Every summer in July, there is a traditional annual gathering of Slavonian hikers to celebrate the long tradition of mountaineering in Slavonia.

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• Every year in September, the Jankovac Medieval Knights Tournament takes place in the protected park forest Jankovac. The visitors can enjoy the fair of old crafts, numerous workshops, archery tournaments, sword fighting, the daily siege of the fortress Klak, and a rich program for the youngest.

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• Ružica Grad is a medieval castle fortress and settlement in the Slavonia region, near the city of Orahovica. It is the largest fortification complex in Inland Croatia and one of the most picture-perfect places in Slavonia. A stunning ruin of a historic architectural gem in an impressive setting, telling a fascinating local legend. The first document of Ružica Castle dates from the 14th century. It lost its military purpose after the Turkish occupation in the 16th century. Many rich archaeological findings confirm the high standard of living inside the fortress.

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• Unique Geological Monument of Nature 'Rupnica' is the most important geological site on Papuk and the first Croatian geological monument of nature in 1948. It is a rare geological feature made from volcanic mass, a natural mosaic of rocks arranged like giant stone pillars.

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• Lookouts Nevoljaš and Mališćak, located at 740 metres above sea level.

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• Walking paths on Jankovac for people with disabilities are a great added value for the Papuk Nature Park. Guided educational tours can be arranged through Inlandia.com.

Services:

• overnight in rooms/self-catering apartment
• breakfast, half board and full board

Accommodation units - 6x double rooms; 3x triple rooms; 3x multi-bed rooms and 1x chalet:

• 2x double rooms with private bathroom, 16m²
• 4x double rooms with shared bathroom (shower/WC in a corridor next to the rooms), double beds, 12m²
• 3x triple rooms with own bathroom, double bed + single bed, 20m²
• 1x seven-bedded room with own bathroom, double bed + 5 single beds, 25m²
• 1x ten-bedded room without own bathroom, 35m²
• 1x fourteen-bedded room without own bathroom, all single beds, up in the attic, 50m²
• 1x apartment in a separate cottage for 4 persons; type chalet K2+2, 60m² , living room, equipped kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Possibility of preparing food in the apartment.
• All rooms are non-smoking rooms.
• Standard equipment: bathroom with shower and toilet, Wi-Fi Internet, central heating.
• TV is available in a sitting room.
• Free WiFi  internet access is available in the entire estate.

Other facilities: 

• in-house á la carte restaurant (it offers a great variety of game dishes and fresh trout from the region)
• children’s playground
• conference room
• gazebo/arbour next to the small stream Kovačica
• souvenir shop

Price information & additional costs:

• Room prices are per person/day.
• Min. stay one night.
• Room prices include VAT, bed linen, towels and final cleaning.
• Mandatory extra costs (payment on the spot): tourist tax adults 1,19 € per person / night; children (12-18) 0,60 € per person/night. Children up to 12 are free of charge. 

Discounts:

• Children up to 3 years (in parents' bed): gratis.
• Children 3 – 6 years in multi-bed rooms: 60%.
• Children 7-14 years in multi-bed rooms: 40%.

Additional costs:  single room supplement 17,00 € per day.

Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity and a high-tech treasure-hunting game played by adventure seekers equipped with GPS (Global Positioning System) devices or smartphones. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, so-called 'Geocaches' or 'Caches' outdoors, and share your experiences online. Individuals, who participate in this activity, place a cache in an outdoor location and post the Cache's latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates on the Internet. Other geocachers then use their GPS devices to download the coordinates and cache descriptions from the Internet to find the caches. Once the participant has found the Cache, they may log their findings on the Internet.

Hiking – there are seven educational trails (e.g. Count's Trail, Turjak, Lapjak, Rupnica, etc.) and six hiking trails from 3 km to 9 km long in the Papuk Nature Park. For everyone something. There are a total of 200 kilometres of well-groomed and marked hiking trails.

Mountain biking - a bicycle ride through numerous forest paths which pass through the most beautiful parts of Papuk is a perfect way of recreation and getting to know the beauties of Papuk. Up to now, there are seven cycling roads, reaching 105 kilometres in length.

Paragliding - take-off point Pliš is located on the southern slopes of Papuk mountain near the City of Velika, towering at 559 m and offering panoramic views of the valley below. The landing site is at the foot of the Pliš mountain. It is the first registered paragliding take-off point in this part of Croatia. A fantastic way to experience Papuk massif from the air.

Sport climbing - the southwest faces of Papuk massif offer magnificent climbing routes. The first climbing route in Slavonia you can find at the Sokolina location near the city of Velika. Ten other climbing routes have been placed there at heights of up to 12 meters. The total rock height, made of very solid quartzite, is over 50 meters and is divided into several ledges.

Horseback riding – there are two horse ranches in the area and 33 km of horse trails.

Visiting the Maksim's cave - the underground world of the Papuk Geopark is rich and fragile to human impact. The only speleological object open for the public is Maksim's cave, as part of the educational "Count's Trail" on Jankovac. The entrance to other caves and abysses is granted only with special permission by the administration in terms of scientific research.

Swimming in Lake Orah (near Ružica fortress) is a great outdoor activity. The Orah Lake is an artificial lake at the foot of the Papuk mountain, surrounded by a deciduous forest and promenade. It is a popular Slavonian summer destination for swimming and sunbathing.

Recommended activities can be booked through Inlandia.com. Just give us a call or drop us an e-mail at info@inlandia.com . Our local experts will design for you a tailor-made itinerary.