Park prirode Radan

Nature park Radan - the most important information

The Nature park Radan is tucked between the rivers Kosanica and Jablanica. Its central part is the mountain Radan with the highest peak Shopot of 1408 meters. The area of this park mostly lies in the municipality of Kursumlija, while it is partially divided by Medvedja, Lebane, Bojnik and Prokuplje. If you continue further from the eastern slopes of the mountain, you will cross into the Leskovac valley. When you find yourself in Prolom Banja, be sure to visit Radan, which is only 15 kilometers away. This protected nature park will give you a unique experience in nature and the opportunity to see many species of flora and fauna.

History of the Nature park Radan
The park covers an area of 41.3 hectares. The company "Srbijasume" takes care of it and since 2017 it has been under state protection. The geographical position of the park is very interesting, as the Dinarides and the Rhodopes merge at that place, due to which the land was active and geologically complex. At the time of its formation, its wider area was the center of numerous volcanic activities, which left behind igneous rocks, volcanic cones, craters and deposits of thermal springs and metals. The phenomenon on the eastern slopes is especially interesting, where a bifurcation was observed on the Delivode River. The low altitude that Radan reaches is the main culprit for the development of forest flora in the entire area. There are various legends about the origin of the name Radan, among which some point to its heavenly appearance from which the word is derived.

Significance of the Nature park Radan

Radan Park has protection of first to third degree and as such is considered an area of international and national importance.
The vegetation species that make up the flora in this park are especially significant because of their diversity, which has given researchers an insight into the development of climate change.
Cultural and historical site Caricin grad, located in the eastern part of the park, is considered one of the most important for the early Christian period.

What to see
A trip to the Nature park Radan is an ideal opportunity to recharge your batteries and breathe fresh air. The area of the park itself is rich in numerous plant and animal species, hydrological phenomena and monuments in its wider surroundings.

Flora: Here is located 22% of the flora of Serbia, which consists of 751 plant species through 91 families, especially forest species; among them are malt and cera forests, Caucasian linden, mountain beech forest.
Fauna: Particularly important are the species of fish among which are perch, chub, brown trout; 30% of the total number of bird species, which is 107 species, inhabitat Radan.
Waterfall on the Borinska river
Devil's town (Djavola varos)
The sites of Caricin grad and Sturan in the area of Lebane.
Church of St. Lazar
Church Golubac and Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the area of Bojnik.

How to get to the Nature park Radan?
From the direction of Prolom Banja, it is best to go to Radan by your own vehicle. This ride will take you less than 60 minutes and the well-marked State Road 228 will make your arrival much easier.

By car: From Prolom Banja, head towards Villa Kosovka, from where the connection to the state road 228 is nearby. That road takes you past the church of Lazarica and through the town of Vlasovo all the way to Radana.