Rakovac
For young explorers
The story of Rakovac
Farmers, Romans with heated floors, monks who copied books by hand, and a legend about a deer. The history of Rakovac, told simply.
Short and safe
Easy walks with children
Good for kids
Beli Majdan: a cave made by people
10 minutes from the monastery, easy. The best first walk. A short, steep earth track leads from the monastery to a huge hall in the rock, held up by stone pillars. Look for the marks of the stone cutters’ tools on the walls, and climb the steps above the hall for a view over the forest. Stay at the entrance, though: going inside is only allowed with a national park ranger, because stones can fall.
Hold hands here
On the steep track and on the steps above the hall, hold small children by the hand and keep away from the edge of the platform. The rock is slippery when wet.A legend says a cave-man called Veliki Sremac Baća lives deep inside. Nobody has ever photographed him. Maybe you will be the first?
The waterfall: for good walkers (8 years and up)
About 1 hour each way. The path to the Dumbovac waterfall climbs through the forest. In early spring the ground is covered with snowdrops and wild hyacinths. The last part down to the water is slippery, so hold hands.
What to look for in the forest
- Roe deer. They are shy; walk quietly in the early morning.
- Birds. More than 200 kinds of birds live on Fruška Gora, including the rare eastern imperial eagle.
- Tool marks on the walls of Beli Majdan.
- The monastery bell tower, visible through the trees from the path.
For parents
Some paths run close to drops and over slippery rock. Keep small children close. Check for ticks after walks in spring and summer.More in For kids
Playground · Zmajevac, 8–10 minutes by car
Eko park Zmajevac: a wooden playground on the ridge
A playground made entirely of wood at the Zmajevac picnic area above Rakovac: climbing logs and a climbing wall, swings, a wooden train, learning boards about animal tracks, leaves and the alphabet, and outdoor workout bars.
Places to play
Playgrounds and picnic spots
The wooden Eko park Zmajevac on the ridge, a small playground at the Kamenolom memorial and a picnic area with a playground at Brankovac.