Una National Park is the largest in Bosnia and Herzegovina and was established in 2008. It protects the pristine Una River and its tributaries Krka and Unac. The park, which covers an area of almost 200 square kilometers, impresses with its many waterfalls and rapids, and dense vegetation. It is a paradise for kayakers, hikers, anglers, and all others who enjoy nature.

Durmitor is a stunning limestone massif located in Northern Montenegro and belonging to the Dinaric Alps or Dinarides. It is also the name of Montenegro's largest protected area, the Durmitor National Park, which constitutes the heart of a landscape shaped by glaciers, numerous rivers and underground streams of which are embedded in the much larger Tara River Basin Biosphere Reserve. Some fifty peaks higher than 2,000 metres above sea level rise above plateaus, alpine meadows and forests, including Bobotov Peak (2,525 metres above sea level). Numerous glacial lakes, locally known as “mountain eyes”, cover the landscape.
Durmitor National Park's exceptional scenic beauty has been shaped by glaciers and rivers. The alpine meadows on plateaus and smooth hills are set against the stark backdrop of the numerous high and rugged peaks. The dense forests and the glacial lakes add to the scenic diversity and appeal. The most dramatic elements of the spectacular mountain landscape are the deep river canyons, most notably the famous Tara River Gorge, Europe's deepest gorge and one of very few unaffected by dams and roads. (whc.unesco.org)

The Valbona Valley National Park, covering 80 km², is located in the Albanian Alps, which are one of the most impressive and notable topographic features of Albania. Being the southernmost continuation of the Dinaric Alps, they form a section of the Alpine-Himalayan orogenic belt, which extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Himalaya Mountains. The mountains are characterized by limestone and dolomite rocks and show major karst features.

Being the largest and most beautiful out of Macedonia’s three tectonic lakes, Lake Ohrid is about 30 kilometers (18 miles) long and round 288 meters (945 feet) deep. Its astonishingly clean and clear waters, together with the serene stillness of its mountain settings have captivated visitors since prehistoric times. While the lake is filled up by water from three rivers, most of Ohrid’s water comes from another lake - Prespa which is located on the other side of Mountain Galicica. Due to its higher elevation, Prespa spills its water down to Ohrid through mountain springs. With its unique flora and fauna characteristic of the tertiary period (2-4 million years ago), Ohrid is one of Europe’s great biological reserves. Most of the lake’s plant and animal species are endemic and unique to Ohrid. The most famous among these are two types of the Ohrid trout, named letnica and belvica.
Lake Ohrid straddles the mountainous border between southwestern Macedonia and eastern Albania. It is one of Europe's deepest and oldest lakes, preserving a unique aquatic ecosystem that is of worldwide importance, with more than 200 endemic species. The importance of the lake was further emphasized when it was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1979 and when, in 2010, NASA decided to name one of Titan's lakes after Lake Ohrid. (www.exploringmacedonia.com)

Tetovo has been under the influence of many empires; from the Mycenae and Illyrians, to the Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans, giving the town a variety of cultures. The main attractions of Tetovo are its historic structures. The Šarena Džamija (The Painted Mosque), built in 1438 and rebuilt in 1833, is located near the Pena River in the old part of town. It is one of the most important cultural and historical structures of Tetovo and represents the style of early Ottoman architecture.

The orthodox Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila (better known as Rila Monastery) is the most famous monastery of Bulgaria. It has been first built in 927 and then restored in 1469: its splendid murales are among Bulgaria's finest, painted by Zahari Zograf. The monastery had the important role to keep Bulgarian culture and language alive during the long Ottoman domination.

We meet Europe's second longest river in its early stages. Flowing through 10 countries - more than any other river. The waters of the Danube and time have created a deep canyon in the limestone of the Schwäbische Alb. As we ride along the curvy road that follows the river many castles look down upon us from the white cliffs. Make sure to keep an eye on the road!

The fortress Sisak is located at the mouth of the Kupa in the Sava, and is therefore partially protected in a natural way by water. The triangular fortress was built in the 16th century and is well preserved to this day. The fortress was built because of the threat of Turkish conquests to protect Croatian territories, between 1544 and 1550.