Due to its geoheritage values, specific landscapes, as well as high plant diversity, in 1982 it was declared a regional park in the fifth category (Protected Landscape) according to IUCN, with an area of 55,580.70 hectares (214.5983 sq mi), stretching on three municipalities: Klina, Malisheva and Rahovec.

[1] One year later in 1983 due hydrological, geomorphological and landscape values, the water flow of river Mirusha has also been put under protection in third category (Natural Monument) according to IUCN.

Due to its geological structure which consists of ultra basic rocks and volcanic-sedimentary formations (diabase chert) of Jurassic age and the carbonates from the lower and upper Cretaceous, Mirusha River has created a 200-metre deep (660 ft) canyon.

At certain points along the canyon lie small lakes, connected to each other by waterfalls, high up to 21 metres (69 ft).

As a result of mild continental climate influenced by the Mediterranean, a very rich flora and fauna has been created.

[1] Mirusha Park is one of the most beautiful and most interesting areas of nature in Kosovo, which lies in the central part of the country, in the territory of the municipalities of Klina, Malisheva and Orahovac.

[1][6] The nature regional park of Mirusha covers 555.80 hectares (1,373.4 acres) throughout Klina, Malisheva and Rahovec municipalities on the eastern side of the Dukagjini Plain, central Kosovo.

The geological structure of the park consists of ultra basic rocks and volcanic-sedimentary formations (diabase chert) of Jurassic Era and the carbonates from the lower and upper Cretaceous.

[3] The geological structure of Mirusha canyon mainly compose Mesozoic limestone cliffs with tendency to drop in the direction of the water flow.

River terraces of Mirusha valley are mainly constructed from pieces of rounded quartzite, Palaeozoic Slate, Cretaceous limestone, sandstone, serpentinite, diabase and Gabrovo.

Lower Cretaceous is represented by limestone plaque of different colors and is more common in the western part.

as well as decorative stones, bauxite, fossils, thermal spring water and a very characteristic appearance of the rocks.

[3] In Mirusha canyon are created special relief forms: deepening, caves, rocky cuts, material deposits, lakes, etc.

The cave is formed at the end of the valley of the Dush village which ranges from North to South towards the canyon.

Inside the cave there are six small lakes created during the erosive activity and waterfalls up to 2–5 metres (6.6–16.4 ft) high.

It is rich in stalactites, stalagmites and columns of different shapes and sizes, with large numbers of bats living inside (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, Rh.

Due to hydrological, geomorphologic and landscape importance this river has been put under protection in 1983 in third category according to IUCN.

It forms the left branch of the White Drin River with a length 37 kilometres (23 mi) with an average altitude of 795–360 metres (2,608–1,181 ft) above sea level.

Underground waters in general are not common in the area but are assumed to be in the depths of limestone and ultrabasic rocks.

These natural phenomena are created in the middle and end course of Mirusha River with a length of 650 metres (2,130 ft).

The natural beauties the lower Mirusha canyon are easier accessible for visitors and are known for the size and depth of the lakes as well as scenic waterfalls.

Relative humidity is higher in the months of December, November and January, while it is lower in June and July.

As a result of mild continental climate influenced by the mediterranean, the area is quite rich with species and associations.

Besides the climatic elements in the richness of biodiversity in the area of Mirusha Park has influenced also the poor industrial development of this region.

A characteristic of this region is the presence of the habitats as: white willow (Salicetum albae fragilis), red willow (Salicetum purpurea), black alder (Alnetum glutinosae), oak (Quercetum farnetto cerris scardicum and Quercetum pubescentis‐cerris), juniper (Astero‐Juniperetum oxycedri), Polygala Genistetum hassertianae, Hyperico Euphorbietum glabliflorae, Potentilla-Fumaretum bonopartei, Salvio-Scorsoneretum villosae, Echinario-Convolvuletum althaeoides, Onosmo-Scabietosum fumaroides, Vitici-Tarmaricetum dalmaticae.

Regarding to the fauna, this area is very rich with particular kinds of animals, which are related to specific biotopes and belong to the endemic species.

In Mirusha area are identified following animal species: boar (Sus scrofa), badger (Meles meles), rabbit (Lepus europaeus), squirrel (Scirius vulgaris), wolf (Canis lupus), wild cat (Felis silvestris), pine marten (Martes martes), maus (Ondatra zibethica), mountainous mous (Apodemus flaviocollis), hedgehog (Erinaceus concolor L.), terrestrial turtle (Testudo sp.

However, they represent very interesting objects because it is assumed that Orthodox monks sheltered there during the Ottoman occupation, and for this reason people called these caves "Churches".

According to the law for classification of Special Protected Areas in Kosovo, the Church of the Hermits cave also represents an interesting and important monument.

Based on the list of monuments/cultural heritage objects with protection status in Kosovo, it is called Uluricë Cave (14th century).