Livanjsko Polje

The Livanjsko Polje extends across 45,868 hectares of karst terrain, featuring seasonal marshes, permanent streams, springs, and the largest peatland in the Balkans.

The region around Livanjsko Polje maintains traces of human presence since 2000 BC, with Romans later building roads through the field to connect Dalmatia provinces.

Local communities in Livanjsko Polje maintain traditional cheese production methods, creating specific varieties like Livanjski and Cincar cheese from regional dairy farms.

The field functions as a crucial stopping point along the Central European Flyway, providing essential habitats for waterbirds and raptors during migration periods.

Livanjsko Polje represents the largest periodically flooded karst depression in the Dinaric region, with waters flowing through underground channels and emerging at distant springs.

Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Elevation above the sea: 703 m

GPS coordinates: 43.87139,16.82611

Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:05