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We see the Amazon of Europe Europe of Amazon the see We area. surrounding the and Radkersburg Bad in The Amazon of Europe Bike Trail project connects 15 project partners partners project 15 connects project Trail Bike Europe of Amazon The “This project is important because cycling is a major topic for us and our guests guests our and us for topic major a is cycling because important is project “This One of the most beautiful and pristine riverine landscapes in Europe covers the lower course of the Mura and Drava rivers with adjacent sections of the Danube river, flowing through Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, Amazon of Europe Bike Trail Croatia, and Serbia. The rivers are a treasure-trove of biodiversity, surrounded by rich cultural heritage and welcoming people – a perfect setting for a cycling adventure. The river landscape of the Mura, Drava, and The Amazon of Europe Bike Trail is the Danube will soon be protected within the first project connecting five countries world’s first five-country UNESCO biosphere in developing a model for sustainable reserve. In an effort to offer a sustainable economic development of the region while PROJECT PARTNERS way to experience almost 1,000,000 hectares at the same time preserving its unique of highly valuable natural and cultural natural heritage. Visitors can cycle through • Iskriva, Institute for Development of Local • Public Institution County Development Agency Potentials, Slovenia of Osijek-Baranja County, Croatia landscapes, 25 partners are working together stunning natural landscapes carved by the • Municipality Velika Polana, Slovenia • WWF Adria – Association for the Protection of on the Amazon of Europe Bike Trail project, three rivers, discover rich cultural heritage, • Tourism Association Region Bad Radkersburg, Nature and Conservation of Biological Diversity, Austria Croatia to expand existing capacities for sustainable and appreciate local hospitality. Join us in • Tourism Board of Međimurje County, Croatia • West Pannon Regional and Economic tourism. experiencing the ancient power of these • Public Institution for Management of Protected Development Public Non-profit Ltd., Hungary mighty rivers! Parts of Nature and Ecological Network in • Entrepreneurs’ Centre of Somogy County Virovitica-Podravina County, Croatia Foundation, Hungary • Koprivnica-Križevci County, Croatia • WWF Austria – World Wide Fund for Nature • Balaton-felvidéki National Park Directorate, Austria, Austria Hungary • Municipality of Apatin, Serbia • Trail Angels GmbH, Austria • City of Sombor, Serbia ASSOCIATED PARTNERS • Ministry of Economic Development and • Zala County Government, Hungary Technology, Slovenia • Ministry of Tourism, Croatia • Provincial Secretariat for Regional Development, • Tourist Board of Osijek-Baranja County, Croatia Interregional Cooperation and Local