The park was named after Count Josip Janković, who developed the estate in the 19th century.
Skakavac waterfall is formed by the deposition of tufa, a porous limestone created by moss and water interaction.
The park serves as a refuge for the Alpine long-horned beetle, a strictly protected species in Europe.
The area features a distinct microclimate, often remaining significantly cooler than the surrounding Slavonian plains.
The educational trail includes historical markers detailing the former glassworks that once operated on-site.
The lakes were constructed by damming mountain streams to create fish ponds for the local estate.
Izletište Jankovac is a protected forest park located within Papuk Nature Park, a UNESCO Global Geopark in Croatia. The valley is defined by its artificial lakes and the 35-meter-high Skakavac waterfall, which flows over a tufa barrier. A 2.5-kilometer educational nature trail, the Count’s Path, circumnavigates the lakes and forest area. The park features karst caves, including the cave where the local nobleman Josip Janković was buried by his own request. The site is a key habitat for the endemic mountain flora and diverse butterfly species. The terrain consists of ancient beech forests at an elevation of approximately 475 meters. Facilities include a mountain lodge that offers local cuisine and basic accommodation.
The wooden bridge overlooking the main waterfall from the base of the trail.
Wear waterproof hiking boots as the area around the waterfall and stream beds remains damp year-round.
Bring a light jacket even in summer, as the forest canopy and altitude keep temperatures low.
Use the marked educational trail to ensure you see the caves and waterfall without damaging the protected karst terrain.
Attempting to climb the waterfall rocks, as the tufa is extremely brittle and ecologically sensitive.
Open year-round, though access to trails may be limited during severe winter snowfall.
Stay on marked trails to protect the fragile tufa deposits and moss, and carry out all waste to maintain the protected nature reserve.
