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Fruška Gora National Park
For
the flatlands of Vojvodina, Fruska Gora is an exceptional
gift of nature and its greatest decoration.
This low mountain which hugs the banks of the Danube
River and stretches in the east-west direction, is about
80 kilometers long. Its highest park Crveni Cot is 539
meters above sea level. The valleys of Fruska Gora are
covered with meadows and grain fields, vineyards and
orchardsspread over its slopes and glades while its
higher parts, above 300 meters, are covered by dense
deciduous forests.
The greatest concentration of linden trees in Europe
is in this park, which giving it its distinctive characteristic.
About 700 species of medicinal herbs can be found here.
Animal life includes deer, mouflons, boar, lynx and
marten.
The numerous monasteries with their frescoes and libraries
situated on picturesque glades on the forest covered
mountain represent monuments of exceptional value and
beauty. The national park covers an area of 22,460 hectares
and the park management office is in Sremski Karlovci.
Fruska Gora is a very popular excursion destination.
Accommodation facilities provide for rest, recreation
and sports. Fruska Gora can be reached by road: from
Novi Sad, Ruma and Belgrade.
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