Brod-Posavina

There are around 30 classified cycling routes in Brod-Posavina County, divided into western, central and eastern areas. Cultural destinations include Tvrđava Brod fortress, the Spomen galerija Ivana Meštrovića in Vrpolje and the Franciscan monastery in Cernik. Designated hiking routes include the 7.1-kilometre Strmac–Brezovo polje trail and the 18.8-kilometre circular trail around Lake Petnja.

Tvrđava Brod is considered the most important historic structure in Brod-Posavina County. The fortress houses the Tambura Museum and the Ružić Gallery. This brings two distinct cultural themes together: the Tambura Museum and the gallery. If you are interested in art and cultural history, you can consider these sites when choosing destinations in the region.

In Vrpolje, the Spomen galerija Ivana Meštrovića displays 35 sculptures and reliefs in plaster and bronze. The Franciscan monastery in Cernik offers a different focus: its Baroque church interior is complemented by an exhibition on biblical history with an extensive archaeological and palaeontological collection. The cultural sites described therefore differ in their themes and objects, from the museum and gallery in the fortress to sculptures and an exhibition in the monastery.

The Strmac–Brezovo polje hiking trail is 7.1 kilometres long and designated as a three-hour route. The circular trail around Lake Petnja covers 18.8 kilometres and is listed as taking five to six hours. The distance and stated duration give you two specific points of reference when fitting hikes into your travel schedule. The trails differ clearly in both length and estimated time.

The Stara Kapela Eco-Ethno Village also offers kilometres of walking and cycling trails, with prepared rest areas and viewpoints. It lies in the heart of Brod-Posavina County, in a small hollow between gently rolling hills. The village also has two traditional restaurants. Stara Kapela thus combines trails, rest areas and viewpoints with dining options, making it an interesting destination for travellers who are drawn both to outdoor activities and to the local character of a place.

In the special ornithological reserve Bara Dvorina, a replica of an Ottoman border watchtower is used for birdwatching. The Strmac excursion area has an artificial bathing pond. For cyclists, the division of the around 30 classified routes into western, central and eastern areas provides a regional point of reference. The wine cellars above Brodski Stupnik add another highlight: small cellars line the road, where hosts introduce visitors to their wines.

For orientation at the municipal level, these include Općina Davor, Općina Velika Kopanica, Općina Nova Gradiška, Općina Nova Kapela, Općina Rešetari, Općina Sibinj, Općina Slavonski Brod, Općina Staro Petrovo Selo, Općina Oprisavci, Općina Vrpolje, Općina Brodski Stupnik and Općina Garčin.

More municipal destinations: Općina Davor, Općina Velika Kopanica, Općina Nova Gradiška, Općina Nova Kapela, Općina Rešetari, Općina Sibinj, Općina Slavonski Brod, Općina Staro Petrovo Selo, Općina Oprisavci, Općina Vrpolje, Općina Brodski Stupnik and Općina Garčin.

How long are the hiking routes described?

Strmac–Brezovo polje is 7.1 kilometres long and designated as a three-hour route. The circular trail around Lake Petnja is 18.8 kilometres long and takes five to six hours.

Which art and cultural sites are there?

Tvrđava Brod houses the Tambura Museum and the Ružić Gallery. The gallery in Vrpolje displays 35 sculptures and reliefs in plaster and bronze. In Cernik, the Franciscan monastery combines a Baroque church interior with an exhibition on biblical history and an archaeological and palaeontological collection.

What does Stara Kapela offer for a stay?

The Eco-Ethno Village lies in a small hollow between gently rolling hills. There are kilometres of walking and cycling trails with prepared rest areas and viewpoints, as well as two traditional restaurants.

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