Djerdap National Park - Visit the Largest Serbian National Park

Nacionalni park Đerdap

We believe that you have heard about Djerdap, the largest Serbian national park. The only question is whether you have had the opportunity to visit this place so far. If not, read this text and find out why you should do it as soon as possible! Djerdap National Park is located in the northeastern part of Serbia, on the border with Romania. It stretches for 100 km along the course of the Danube - from Golubac to Karatash near Kladovo.

Characteristics of Djerdap National Park

the total area of Djerdap is 93968 hectares, while the protection zone covers 63786 hectares
high forest cover (over 64%)
The basic natural phenomenon of this area is the Djerdap gorge, through which the Danube flows
river national park - another name
Iron Gate - the gate between the lower and middle Danube, 2 important cultural and economic parts of the world - a wild botanical garden and the largest European archaeological museum in nature (they are an integral part of this national park)
favorable Djerdap climate
a complex network of gorges, canyons and deep bays set this area apart as a unique European reserve of tertiary flora and fauna

Establishment of the Djerdap National Park
Djerdap was declared a national park in 1974 in order to put the Djerdap Gorge and the natural area along it under protection. This area has exceptional cultural and historical values and significant natural ecosystems - objects of native flora and fauna and well-preserved forests of natural composition. Here are plant species that are endemic to the entire Balkan Peninsula: bear hazel, Pančić maklen, zelenika, koprivić, medunac, lilac and many others. Also, the richness of the animal world is exceptional: wolf, deer, roe deer, bear, lynx, jackal, eagle, as well as numerous species of birds. In addition, the Djerdap National Park boasts new animal species: the long-eared bat, the gray down and the pigeon fly. This diversity makes it a real natural and scientific research center.

How to get to Djerdap National Park?
You can reach the largest Serbian national park from 3 directions:

Djerdap highway from the direction of Belgrade
Djerdap highway from the direction of Kladovo and
from the direction of Nis, through Zajecar, Bor and Miloseva kula by regional route.

Additional information
Djerdap National Park boasts a diverse flora and fauna and magical landscapes, which will delight you. Over 1100 plant species survive in this area. When you arrive, stop by the administrative building of the PE "Djerdap National Park" (at 14a Kralja Petra I Street), where guides will be waiting for you, ready to share their knowledge with you, eager to show you all the beauties of this place.