Municipality of Drenje: Lake Borovik, Wine Routes and Culture

The artificial Lake Borovik, west of Drenje, shapes the Municipality of Drenje as a destination for outdoor activities. The area around the lake and Borovik Forest is used for camping, walking and relaxing on the shores. There is also a mountain biking trail and a hiking section with specific route details. Wine routes to family-run wineries, the Parish Church of St. Michael and other natural sites add to the travel ideas. You can tailor your stay to outdoor activity, an interest in wine or a nature-focused outing.

At Lake Borovik: Trails and Time Outdoors

The area around the lake and Borovik Forest is used for camping, walking and relaxing on the shores. Check the camping rules locally. The lake also has a 400 m² wooden promenade. A beach approximately 260 m long has been created below the existing Camp Borovik hospitality establishment. Check the current condition of both facilities before your visit.

There is a 32 km mountain biking trail at Lake Borovik. The section of the Slavonski planinarski put from Vučje Glave to Borovik is 8 km long, takes about two hours and has an elevation difference of 80 m. The mountain biking trail is four times as long as the hiking section; the activities also differ. The Borovik mountain lodge has provided shelter and accommodation since 1982. If you would like to include it in your travel plans, check its current opening arrangements in advance.

Every year in mid-July, the Đakovo Mountaineering Club organizes a triathlon at Borovik. Check the exact date for your travel year if you would like to plan your trip around the event.

Wine Routes and Family-Run Wineries

The wine routes in Drenje lead to family-run wineries that produce and sell wine; visitors can taste various varieties there. More than 60 small and medium-sized family-run wineries in Drenje are devoted to winegrowing; the number may change over time. For your planning, it is worth distinguishing between the visitor route and a visit to a specific winery: check the visiting and tasting arrangements with the winery in advance.

Culture and Nearby Lakes

The Parish Church of St. Michael is in Drenje. “Susreti prijateljstva” is also part of the region’s cultural history. The cultural and sporting event had the stated aim of preserving and promoting the cultural heritage and traditions of the local regions.

Nearby is the natural Lake Kosinac, 200 m from the settlement of Drenje. Surrounded by unspoiled nature and abundant greenery, it is considered an oasis for recreation and relaxation. Lake Koritnjak in Bučje Gorjansko is used for sport and recreation. Kosinac is associated with nature and relaxation, while Koritnjak is associated with sport and recreation.

Discover more destinations: Drenje, Potnjani, Municipality of Donji Miholjac, Municipality of Osijek, Municipality of Šodolovci, Municipality of Darda, Municipality of Našice, Municipality of Đakovo.

For the broader travel overview: Osijek-Baranja County.