The Fruška Gora (Serbian Cyrillic Фрушка гора, Hungarian Tarcal-hegység; also known in German as "Frankenwald") is a small low mountain range on the right bank of the Danube south of Novi Sad in the Serbian province of Vojvodina; the smaller western part is in Croatia. It stretches east-west over a length of 80 kilometers. The highest peak, Crveni Čot, is 539 m above sea level. The valleys of the Fruška Gora are covered with pastures, grain fields, vineyards, orchards, forest meadows and slopes. From a height of about 300 m, dense mixed forests with a large population of linden trees predominate.
The area was declared a national park in 1960. Active protected areas were designated over an area of 25.525 square kilometers. The park's administrative authority is based in the nearby town of Sremski Karlovci.
The park is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including over 700 species of medicinal herbs and many endangered and threatened animal species. Lynx, deer, European mouflon, wild boar and martens, as well as salamanders, live here, among others.
The national park is nominated for the UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage List.
There is a paved road going all along the ridge (crest) that is real gem to ride. Also, there are countless MTB trails all over the Fruška that will require days to explore in details. Enjoy and respect
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