National park Drina, National park near Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Drina National Park extends along the left bank of the Drina River, covering mountainous terrain crossed by deep river canyons. The landscape features steep hillsides, forest stands, and impressive river gorges shaped by the flowing water.
The park was established in March 2017 as the fourth national park in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the third in Republika Srpska. This designation marked formal recognition of the Drina valley's ecological importance.
The Osat region within the park is known for its craftsmanship tradition, where local builders developed special techniques for constructing log cabins that still shape the appearance of settlements today. This heritage remains visible in how structures are built throughout the area.
The park administration is based in Skelani, on the Bosnian side of the Drina, opposite Serbia's Tara National Park. Access roads follow the river valley, and the terrain is mountainous throughout, with the canyon at the mouth of Crni Potok reaching a depth of 976 m. Plan for variable weather and steep ground.
The park harbors the rare Serbian spruce, Picea omorika, now found only in limited areas around the middle course of the Drina River. This tree species is a living witness to the unique ecological conditions of the river gorge.
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