Djerdap National Park, established in 1974, stretches along a 100 km section of the Danube River in northeastern Serbia—from Golubac Fortress to the dam near Novi Sip. Covering about 63,800 hectares, it protects the deepest and narrowest portion of the river, including a spectacular system of gorges and valleys, such as Veliki and Mali Kazan.
The park is home to the Iron Gates Gorge—Europe’s longest river gorge—featuring dramatic cliffs reaching 300 meters in height and water depths of up to 90 meters. The landscape offers a breathtaking combination of steep rock walls, dense forests, and winding river paths.
Djerdap hosts over 1,100 plant species and more than 170 bird species, along with lynx, bears, wolves, and jackals. It is a UNESCO Global Geopark and includes part of the Ramsar Wetlands list, emphasizing its global environmental significance.
In addition to nature, Djerdap is rich in archaeological and historical monuments, including the prehistoric Lepenski Vir site, the Roman Tabula Traiana, and the medieval Golubac Fortress—bridging natural wonders with ancient human history.
