Nature Park Zumberak description and photos - Croatia: Karlovac (Topic)

Natural Park Zumberak description and photos - Croatia: Karlovac. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Zumberak.

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Nature Park Zhumberak-Samoborsk stretches along the hilly and mountainous area of the southern slopes of Mount Zhumberak and Samoborsk. The area of the park is 333 sq. Km. The Jumberak area is a protected natural resource in accordance with the 1999 Act of Parliament. According to the Nature Conservation Act, the nature park allows economic and other activities that do not compromise the characteristics of the park.

The nature park is located in the north-west of Croatia, where the plains of the Dinarida, Alps and Pannonia mountains meet. In this part of the country, all villages are located at an altitude of 400-700 meters above sea level, which is a feature of the park. Along the northern border of the park there is a mountain range that has not been exposed to human impact, and therefore remained practically in its original form. This area is dominated by forests, mountain and forest pastures.

Mount Samobsk is located in the eastern part of the park and has a varied landscape - valleys with mountain streams, mountain ranges covered with dense forests, and you can also find small villages.

The central part of the park descends to the south, where mountains alternate with fields and valleys with rivers. This part of the park has the highest population density.

Natural factors, together with years of human activity, have made the territory of the Jumberak Natural Park interesting and biologically diverse. The so-called cultural landscapes, where pastures intersect with forests, are the result of human activity. Clearing the forest, people made new open spaces, on which "new" species of flora develop. This is how, inadvertently, people have enriched the natural wealth of this region.

The diversity of flora in umberak is confirmed by the fact that more than 1000 species of living plants have been registered here, some of which are strictly protected by the Law on Nature Protection, and some are declared endangered. In addition to meadow plants, the Park has forest flora that lives in moisture and in marsh habitats, flora that exists in thickets, steppes, on stones, sand. Many of the park's plants are listed in the Croatian Plant flora Red Data Book.

The park is an attractive place for mushroom lovers, as there are 377 species of mushrooms in the park.

A huge number of animals. Although it is rare to see large predators such as bears and wolves. But the Park is home to many mammals, reptiles and invertebrate species. This area is home to many birds, in particular predatory birds, such as the goshawk. Reptiles in this area encompass most of the species that can be found in Croatia. The spotted salamander is a permanent resident of this region.

The beautiful and varied nature of Jumberac has made it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts all over the world. Hiking, cycling, paragliding, horse riding, mountain climbing - this is a far from complete list of how you can relax in the Park.

There are 4 bike paths in the Park. Each lane has a map showing the altitude, distance, travel time, points of passage, etc. Each interested cyclist will be able to choose a path depending on a number of factors and preferences.

For climbers in the park there are two places for climbing - Okich (located in the park) and Terihazhi (located behind it borders).

Anyone wishing to see Zhumberrac from a bird's eye view can make their dream come true. For paragliding, there are two registered sites and one unregistered one.

Experts of the archaeological heritage of Jumberak claim that there are about 40 sites from different historical periods in this area. If you ask them which ones you should visit, they will recommend the most researched and quickly achieved ones. For those who are more experienced, a longer and more difficult route will be selected.

You can go horseback riding in the “Eco-village Zhumberak” near Bregan. You can also learn this type of outdoor activity here.

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