Global Network of National Geoparks

International Mountain Day 2010

Source :Website of Papuk Nature Park Published :December 15, 2010

With the fifth trip to the unknown Papuk “Voćin - Crni vrh” International Mountain Day was marked in Papuk Geopark on Sunday 12th December. The trip was organized by Slavonian Mountaineering Association, the Croatian Mountaineering Association and Papuk Nature Park. This year's trip brought together over 120 climbers from 21 mountaineering clubs.

So far, the challenging route started from Voćin (239 m above sea level) and then along the ridge to the one of the highest peaks in west part of Papuk Mt. - Crni vrh (865 m). Hikers enjoyed in four hours long trip towards Crni vrh peak. Papuk was covered with snow and panoramic view from peak was beautiful stretches to Hungarian mountains. Members of Croatian Rescue Service caring about security of all participants.