There, in the heart of Srijem in eastern Croatia, is the municipality of Nijemci. Municipality
Nijemci with headquarters in Nijemci includes the area and settlements: Nijemci,
Đeletovci, Donje Novo Selo, Apševci, Lipovac, Podgrađe, Vinkovački Banovci and
Banovci.
Explore the unknown, awaken curiosity and surrender to nature.
Plains, rivers and forests, arable fields, farms and birds, all this and more creates a new one
dimension of rest. There is almost no traffic, the air is fresh, the old roads wind
through colorful villages and further into nature.. Turn your pedals and go on an adventure
in which you will feel freedom. Cycling routes “Fields of black gold”, “Tragom
cereals, oilseeds and waterfowl” “Bridges of Spačvan basin” “Forests
“Srijema” provide you with all that. One of the points is located in the central park in
Germans, where you will feel a touch of culture looking at the baroque church of St
Catherine of Alexandria from the 14th century, which stands proudly on the right side of the coast
Bosuta, on the prehistoric site of Gradini. Get on your bike and keep going.
Pedal a little more because all roads lead to the Sopotac picnic area. Located nearby
forests, surrounded by arable fields, Sopotac is a favorite picnic spot for everyone who wants to experience it
nature, watching birds, resting in the shade of the gazebo,… Don’t worry about safety because
in Sopotac, a wooden storage for bicycles has been arranged, as well as a solar charging station for
electric bicycles. When you rested, recharged your batteries, enjoyed the fresh air
take the path of the representative Arch bicycle-pedestrian bridge. When
cross the bridge and go to the village of Podgrađe, where the Old Cemetery is also located.
Also visit the Shrine of Our Lady Lučička, popularly known as Lučica. Quiet and beautiful
a Gothic church made of baked brick built on an artificial island, an arm of the Spačva
will provide you with wonderful moments of peace and rest. Then you can head all the way to
the very entrance to the forest, Spačvanska forest, which is both wild and tame at the same time, a
a paradise for hunters and fishermen. Once an impassable rainforest, today a source of inspiration
for all nature lovers. Spačvanska šuma is the largest complete forest
Lužnjak oak in Croatia. The illustrious E. Lanier, Professor of Forestry,
he once said: “If you want to taste real cognac, go to France.”
the province of Cognac, and if you want to see real oak, go to Slavonia”.
You don’t want to pedal, no problem. Take a cab ride and enjoy nature
and its benefits in the company of the Vranac Horse Breeding Association.
You can experience that special experience by sailing the Bosuta from the center of Nemače to
excursion sites Sopotac and further Spačvom from Lipovac through the mystical Oak Forest
of the peasants. Sailing on the Sveta Katarina excursion boat is a real pleasure for lovers
of nature and a great choice to escape from the asphalt. Bird watching, photo safari, relaxed enjoying the view with Srijem specialties, a longer route of an hour and a half or a shorter one
30 minutes.
