Biking

After settling all the other transportation issues like bus, train and car arrangements, there is one more option you should consider: seeing the city of Osijek by renting a bike, then heading out for a longer adventure on bicycle trails that allow you to explore the area surrounding the city 'til your heart's content. There are two international bike routes in the area that offer you the chance to see a load of cultural sights and meet interesting people along the way.
The recently opened Pannonian Peace Route is an 80-kilometer ride from Osijek to Sombor that was sponsored by the Association for Nature and Environment Protection Green Osijek (Zeleni Osijek). The path runs right along the Danube and takes you through the Kopački Rit and Gornje Podunavlje nature reserves. Zlatna greda, Opatijska 26f, tel.(+385-31)  56 51 80, (+385-) 091 421 14 24, www.zlatna-greda.org, Open 08:00 - 16:00 and on request.
Another popular option is the Danube Route, which runs through the eastern-most parts of Croatia and along the borders with Serbia and Hungary. The 138-km trail leads you through a diverse landscape right up to the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Danube Route Guide was published by the Bicikl group in Zagreb, www.bicikl.hr.
For bike rental options, please see our Getting Around section.