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Introduction 1

Eurovelo Cycle Routes 2 EuroVelo6 2 EuroVelo 13 Iron Curtain Trail 4

Belgrade and its Surroundings 6

8 Pannonian Trails 8 Fruška 10

Western and 12 The Mountains of 12 14 16 20 22 Ovčar-Kablar Gorge and Dragačevo 24 28

Eastern and Southeastern Serbia 30 Mountain 30 Eastern Serbia 32 Đerdap 34

Serbia – Hiking and Cycling Trails Map 36

Useful Information 38 Active Holiday in Serbia HIKING AND CYCLING

Indulge in communion with and explore new landscapes. Meet the people. Spontaneous encounters on travels are the Move away from the tiny screen and let your eyes wander along the best way to experience life and traditional hospitality is equally wide horizon, feasting upon the play of light as it scatters across the fulfilling whether you are on the receiving or the giving end. landscape. Treat yourself to fresh experiences and new challenges. Welcome!

Follow your inner rhythm and take in as much of the nature and Situated where vast plains meet forest-covered mountains, culture as you can, wondering in amazement how much of Serbia Serbia beckons you to discover it: from the wild wetland forests you have yet to explore. Relax, take your time, as you gaze into the along the to the mild plains as wide as the sea, from blues and golds of the mediaeval frescoes. Faced the mysterious, the breath-taking canyons to the mineral spas and springs, fish-like statues of . Marvel at the rich, layered history from gentle hills to wind-beaten peaks, from hectic urban cen- of Serbia. tres to the tranquility of remote mountain villages.

Ovčar Kablar gorge

Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia 1 Eurovelo Cycle Routes

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This international cycle route connects the Atlantic and the neyards of Fruška Gora, to , designated as the European Black Sea and passes through Serbia along the Danube. At the Capital of Culture in 2021. From one urban area, the route then border between Hungary, Croatia and Serbia, the wide Danube to another – , Serbia’s bustling capital. The last branches into a seemingly endless network of distributaries and stretch of the route combines nature and history to make an in- canals. The flooded wetland forests of the Bačko delible impression: as you pass through the National Park at the Biosphere Reserve, officially designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Gorge, the largest and longest gorge in , you Reserve, are home to a rich animal and plant life awaiting to may see the local landmarks – the Lepenski Vir Museum, ’s be explored. The route continues through the vast Pannonian tablet and the Fortress. fields, along the left bank of the Danube, past the undulating vi-

2 Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia Museum Lepenski Vir

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Route: Bački breg--Bačka Palanka- Novi Sad-Belgrade-Veliko Gradište-- Length: 665 km, with detours 1040 km Trail difficulty: moderate Trail regulation: signposted Trail surface: dirt road, asphalt, macadam No technically demanding sections. Note: Some sections of the route are public roads, caution is advised. Belgrade

Attractions: Riding along this route is the best way to explore the natural diversity of Serbia: the Bačko Podunavlje Biosphere Reserve, the Fruška Gora and Đerdap National Parks. You will ride through the urban centres of Novi Sad and Belgrade and learn about history by visiting Lepenski Vir or some of the fortresses overlooking the Danube.

Novi Sad

Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia 3 Eurovelo Cycle Routes eurovelo 13 Iron Curtain Trail

Eurovelo 13 is an international cycling route passing along the stunning viewpoints, to the captivating mountains. This route imaginary boundary between former socialist countries and links the country’s multicultural Pannonian north, the cities of Western Europe. Compared with other countries “behind the Iron and – with their fascinating architecture and Curtain”, Serbia, then part of , was in a unique positi- major festivals of theatre, the long-eared owl and earthenware on. As it passes through Serbia, the Eurovelo 13 route traverses – with the mysterious Eastern Serbia – the picturesque town of different landscapes: from the Pannonian plans, through hilly Knjaževac and the fiery Niš, the bustling and hospitable urban regions and the breath-taking Iron Gates Gorge, with its many centre of the South.

National Park »Djerdap«

4 Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia Stara planina, Midžor peak

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Route: Kikinda-Vršac--- Lake, Bela Crkva Subotica Knjaževac-Dimitrovgrad Length: 700 km Trail difficulty: moderate Trail regulation: signposted Trail surface: dirt roads and asphalt No technically demanding sections Note: Some sections of the route are public roads, caution is advised. Niš fortress

Attractions: You will meet parts of Serbia that are slightly off the beaten track, but no less enticing in their warm hospitality you will experience and enjoy. Subotica – the city of secession, Kikinda – the city of pottery and owls, Bela Crkva with its lakes, the Iron Gates Gorge with the Golubac Fortress and the prehistoric archaeological site Lepenski Vir, the Stara Planina mountain with its Midžor peak, the highest in Serbia, and the towns of Knjaževac and Pirot. Stara planina

Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia 5 Belgrade and Its Surroundings

beLgradE and Its Surroundings

Few cities in the world have witnessed the long passage of the gastronomic offering of traditional and modern restaurants, the millennia the way Belgrade : from the prehistoric Vinča cultu- colourful outdoor green markets, the exciting night life, top film re to the Celtic , from a border fortress of the Roman and music festivals and numerous opportunities for sports and Empire to a Byzantine and then Hungarian city, from the Serbian recreation. When in Belgrade, be sure to visit its landmarks: the mediaeval capital to a busy market town in the , , the of Saint , the Museum of from revolts and liberation to the great battles of modern times Modern Art, the Museum, the Royal Compound... – Belgrade is all those things! Nestled at the confluence of the Sava and the Danube rivers, straddling the border between the Tourism Organisation of Belgrade East and the West, the Serbian capital is rich in historic layers, www.tob.co.rs each hiding a myriad of incredible stories. Modern Belgrade en- Tourism Organisation of Aranđelovac tices visitors with a wealth of amenities: the mouth-watering www.bukovickabanja.rs

6 Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia Košutnjak Bukulja 3

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Length: 5 km Estimated time to complete: 1 h Length: 4 km Tower Trail difficulty: easy Estimated time to complete: 1 h Trail regulation: partially signposted Trail type: round trip Total climb: - Avala Trail difficulty: moderate Total descent: 120 m Trail regulation: signposted 4 Start elevation: 200 m.a.s.l. Total climb: 500 m End elevation: 80 m.a.s.l. Start elevation: 270 m.a.s.l. Trail surface: dirt road, asphalt End elevation: 696 m.a.s.l. Trail surface: dirt road, asphalt Attractions: Length: 6,5 km This route will take you through one Estimated time to complete: 2.5 h of Belgrade’s most beautiful parks, Trail difficulty: easy the former royal hunting grounds in Trail regulation: signposted Košutnjak, to some of the city spectacular Total climb: 300 m viewpoints, looking onto Mt. Avala on the Start elevation: 240 m.a.s.l. one side or across the Ada End elevation: 260 m.a.s.l. Ciganlija river island on the other. Trail surface: dirt road, asphalt Bukulja

Attractions: Attractions: The route begins at the urban heart of A walk along Avala’s paths will take Aranđelovac, near the water park, and you through beautiful forests, past takes you past the national Museum and the Monument to the Unknown Hero, the church, then past the villas which honouring the soldiers fallen in World War mark the starting point of the hiking trail I, to the , with an observation climbing up to the peak of Mt. Bukulja and its 19-metre high observation point, deck offering a splendid view of all four with a magnificent view of the central corners of Serbia. Two mountain huts on Serbian region of Šumadija. If you like, the Avala offer refreshments to help you you can take the western footpath and Avala tackle the rest of the hike. descend to the Garaš lake.

Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia 7 Vojvodina

PANNONIAN TRAILS

Srem, and Bačka – the “three brave hearts” as they are elevation, the Gudurica peak, looming above the city of Vršac. You known thanks to a traditional patriotic song, are the geographic can even take off and fly from the slopes of the Vršac Mountains, regions that make up Vojvodina. Adorning the north of Bačka is as there is a paragliding strip. No matter how far and how long you Subotica, surrounded by fertile chernozem and sandstone, suita- look across the fields, the vineyards and the forests, you can never ble for growing fruits and vine. This city is a melting pot of different take in all of the plains. For, nothing about these plains is “plain”: cultures with a rich cultural heritage. Subotica is also recognisable they are rich in colours and nuances, which are best reflected in the for its Secession architecture. In , overlooking the Danube flavours of the fine wines and delicious dishes. and the Tisa, gazing into the wide horizon for thousands of ye- ars, lies Slankamen. It owes its name to the local mineral spring. Tourism Organisation of Vojvodina Marking the farthest eastern point of Banat is Vojvodina’s highest www.vojvodinaonline.com

8 Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia GUDURICA PEAK

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Length: 8 km Estimated time to complete: 6 h Trail difficulty: demanding Trail regulation: signposted Total climb: 815 m Total descent: 415 m Subotica sands Start elevation: 280 m.a.s.l. End elevation: 641 m.a.s.l. SUBOTICA SANDS Trail surface: dirt road

6 Attractions: The Vršac Mountains, once an island in the Pannonian sea, rise above the city of Vršac. The climb to highest peak of this Length: 29 km mountain range will take you through deciduous and coniferous forests, past Estimated time to complete: 7h viewpoints looking onto the vineyards, Trail difficulty: easy STARI SLANKAMEN to the peak with a clear view across the Trail regulation: signposted 7 plains, all the way to Mt. Fruška Gora. Total climb: 25 m Total descent: 25 m Start elevation: 110 m.a.s.l. End elevation: 130 m.a.s.l. Length: 8 km Surface type: dirt roads and meadow paths Estimated time to complete: 2h Trail difficulty: easy Attractions: Trail regulation: signposted A walk through this area will take you thro- ugh a museum of sorts displaying sandsto- Total climb: 200 m ne vegetation, bearing witness to the rich Total descent: 140 m vegetation cover of the . Start elevation: 70 m.a.s.l. One of nature’s rarities is a local subspecies End elevation: 100 m.a.s.l. of the spring meadow saffron known as Trail surface: dirt road, macadam “šafranjika”, found only here in all of Serbia. Vršačke planine The Subotica Sands are also among the Attractions: prime birdwatching spots in Serbia. The trails around Stari Slankamen are di- vided in 2 lesser parts. They offer stunning views of the Danube and give you an opportunity to visit the remains of the Roman fortress of Acuminicum and the monument to the Battle of Slankamen, all of them surrounded by orchards and vineyards. You can also visit one of the local wineries along the way.

Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia 9 Vojvodina

Mt. FRUŠKA GORA

The deep silence of the woods, the rich silence of the monaste- pes of Mt. Fruška Gora, becoming important centres of spiritual ries, the silent fermentation of wine. You can hear all this and life and education. There are many supreme wineries in this regi- more on the Fruška Gora Mountain. This forest-covered island on, best known for their Bermet and Ausbruch dessert wines, a in the middle of Vojvodina, perched above the Danube, is where perfect match with various Gugelhupf cakes. Near the reclusive the serene tranquillity of nature and reclusive monastic life meets tranquillity of this National Park, there are several thriving urban the fertileness and deliciousness of vineyards and orchards. , areas – Novi Sad, and – with hornbeam and linden forests are interspersed with gentle paths a rich cultural offer. that open onto unexpected viewpoints, looking into the elusive horizon of the plainlands and the infinity beyond. More than 700 Tourism Organisation of Sremski Karlovci species of herbs are native to this mountain, renowned for the www.karlovci.org.rs quality of its honey. Between the 15th and the 18th Centuries, as Tourism Organisation of the Irig many as 16 Serbian Orthodox monasteries were built on the slo- www.turorgirig.org.rs

10 Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia STRAŽILOVO - MONASTERY Branko Radičević Monument

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Novo Hopovo Monastery Route: Stražilovo picnic area-Branko Radičević Monument-ridge road-Grgeteg HOPOVO MONASTERY Monastery Route: Vrdnik-Stara Kolonija-Zmajevac Length: 8 km 10 Length: 9 km, or 17 km with the optional Estimated time to complete: 2 h visit to Nova Kolonija. Trail difficulty: moderate Trail regulation: signposted Trail regulation: signposted Trail difficulty: easy, or moderate with the optional stretch through Nova Kolonija Total climb: 285 m Route: Novo Hopovo Monastery-Sloboda Total climb: 250 m, or 420 m with the Total descent: 206 m (Freedom) Memorial Site-Staro Hopovo optional visit to Nova Kolonija. Start elevation: 321m.a.s.l. Monastery End elevation: 274 m.a.s.l. Length: 15 km Start elevation: 272 m.a.s.l. Trail surface: dirt road, asphalt Estimated time to complete: 4h End elevation: 210 m.a.s.l. Trail difficulty: moderate Trail surface: dirt road Attractions: Trail regulation: signposted The route begins at the Stražilovo picnic Total climb: 368 m area, near Sremski Karlovci, from where it Total descent: 368 m zig-zags uphill to the tomb of the Serbian Trail surface: dirt road, asphalt poet Branko Radičević and continues to the asphalt road running across the moun- Attractions: Monastery Vrdnik tain’s ridge. After the short asphalt stretch, The route descends from the Novo Hopovo the route goes down a proper forest road Attractions: Monastery, built in the 15th Century, thro- to Grgeteg Monastery, dating back to the The route begins by the old miners’ settle- ugh the forest, along the mountain ridge second half of the 15th Century. ment of Stara Kolonija and continues up a and past the Sloboda (Freedom) Memorial forest path to the Fruška Gora ridge. From Site, commemorating the freedom fighters there it follows an asphalt road to the killed in World War II. After the Memorial picnic area of Zmajevac. You can return Site, the route continues through woods either by following the same route back or and later through orchards and vineyards, by moving on in the same direction to the past the Novo Hopovo Monastery and to old hotel and then turning south along the Staro Hopovo Monastery, which dates the mountain ridge to the former miners’ Grgeteg Monastery back to the second half of the 15th Century. settlement of Nova Kolonija.

Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia 11 Western and Central Serbia

VALJEVO MOUNTAIN RANGE

With its undulating terrain and thick forests, the region of Valjevo is which she wrote with so much love. Brankovina also offers exam- interspersed with plum orchards and raspberry farms. The crystal- ples of vernacular architecture – the so-called “sobrašice”, buildings clear waters of the river meander through it like a backbone. used for gathering during feasts and popular assemblies. Apart from The hills around the city of Valjevo are home to the monasteries of the “šljivovica” plum brandy, specialties of the region include “tobac- Pustinja, Ćelije and Lelić. The urban heart of the city of Valjevo is its co” pork cracklings and “” cheese pie from the village of Mi- colourful old town area of Tečnjar, with traditional craft stores, pas- onica, as well as wild blueberries and mushrooms. try shops and coffee houses. Landmarks no one should miss include the National Museum and the Modern Gallery, as well as Branko- Turistička organizacija Valjevo vina, the home village of the great poet Desanka Maksimović, of www.divcibare.rs 12 Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia Gradac River

GRADAC RIVER GORGE

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Route: Ćelije Monastery-Eco Centre- Degurić Horse Riding Club-Valjevo Length: 9 km Length: 17 km Estimated time to complete: 3 h Estimated time to complete: 5 h Trail difficulty: easy Trail difficulty: moderate Trail regulation: signposted DIVČIBARE PEAKS Trail regulation: signposted Total climb: - Total climb: 450 m Total descent: 250 m 13 Total descent: 450 m Trail surface: dirt road Start elevation: 1104 m.a.s.l. End elevation: 970 m.a.s.l. Attractions: Trail surface: dirt and meadow paths The route follows the stream of the river Route: Central area of Divčibare-Golubac (1056 Gradac, taking you from one bank to m.a.s.l.) -Ljuti Krš (962 m.a.s.l.)-Stražara (1061 the other, which adds to its charm. The m.a.s.l.)-Kraljev sto (1104 m.a.s.l.)-Velika pleća starting point is near the Ćelije Monastery, a women’s monastery dating back to the (1050 m.a.s.l.) 14th Century. From there, a macadam Length: 17 km road will take you down to the Eco Centre Route type: round trip to a trail along the river bank. The lower Trail difficulty: moderate course of the Gradac is a popular picnic Trail regulation: signposted site with the local youth and you will Total climb: 600 m frequently run into picnickers. The Degurić Total descent: 600 m cave, on the river’s right bank, is another amenity of this region. Trail surface: dirt road

Attractions: Attractions: The route follows the ridges and peaks From the holiday town of Kraljev Sto, surrounding the Divčibara. Although the the route descends across mountains mountaineering centre is near, some sections of the route seem remote from and pastures to brooks and from there it any civilisation and wild animal footprints ascends through pastures and forests to Ćelije Monastery are not an uncommon sight. the peak of the Veliki Maljen Mountain.

Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia 13 Western and Central Serbia

rajac

The Rajac is a mountainous area near the towns of and the local caves and pits. Landmarks in the region of the Rajac . As you walk around the area, you will have include the towns of and , which tell the his- a great view of the surroundings in all directions, which you tory of the royal dynasties of Karađorđević and Obrenović, the will find very soothing as it fills you with a sense of tranquil- spa complex and the Vraćevšnica and Bogovađa lity. The Rajac is famous for its seemingly endless meadows, monasteries. stretching all around like a vast green sea, as well as for its Ra- jac Scythe Festival, an international competition of mowers. Tourism Organisation of the Municipality of Ljig Be sure to visit the neighbouring villages and have a break at www.turisticka.org the Koštunići Ecovillage. This mountain is also suited for ad- Tourism Organisation of the Municipality of Gornji Milanovac venture travel, as it allows visitors to engage in speleology in www.togm.org.rs

14 Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia Suvobor- Divčibare

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Route: Suvobor Peak--Riorak- Vlasovi-Magleš Mountain Hut Length: 18 km Route: Takovo-Mountain Hut “Čika Duško Estimated time to complete: 7 h Jovanović” Trail difficulty: easy Rajac - Planinarski dom Length: 20 km Trail regulation: signposted Estimated time to complete: 7 h Total climb: 520 m Trail difficulty: easy Total descent: 610 m 16 Trail regulation: signposted Start elevation: 864 m.a.s.l. Total climb: 425 m End elevation: 978 m.a.s.l. Total descent: 170 m Trail surface: meadow and forest paths, Start elevation: 380 m.a.s.l. macadam Route: Slavkovica--Debelo - End elevation: 625 m.a.s.l. Mountain Hut Trail surface: asphalt, macadam and dirt Attractions: Length: 5,5 km road The mountain trail starts from the Estimated time to complete: 2.5 h Suvobor peak, from where it descends to Trail difficulty: easy Trail regulation: signposted Ravna gora and then down a macadam Total climb: 480 m road to the Grab brook. The trail then Total descent: 75 m continues west, leading you beneath Start elevation: 250 m.a.s.l. the Maljen and the Veliki Maljen End elevation: 625 m.a.s.l. mountains, from where you will continue Trail surface: asphalt, macadam and dirt to the Magleš Mountain Hut. road

Attractions: The route starts from the Attractions: church in the village of Slavkovica and The route starts from Takovo, home to goes southward to the Rajac, after Takovski grm, the site of the Second Serbian which it will bring you to the hamlet Revolt in 1815. The route will take you along of Crkvine. The trail then passes by the forest paths and meadows to the Special Scouts’ Hut and gently descends towards Landscape Area of Rajac, with the Memorial the Mountain Hut on the Rajc. Another important amenity on the Rajac is the je commemorating the Battle of and Rajac Scythe Festival Memorial to the 1300 Corporals. the Mountain Hut “Čika Duško Jovanović”.

Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia 15 Western and Central Serbia

tara

Visiting Mt. Tara is a memorable experience, but nothing can on your mind, you can descend to the beautiful river or to match the pleasure of returning to it frequently. Visitors to the the lakes of Zaovine and Perućac. Try the local trout – grilled, Tara National Park are spoiled for choice between the differ- smoked or in soup – and refresh yourself with some “klekovača” ent opportunities to rest and enjoy. The strong air will make you fruit brandy. In the immediate vicinity of the Tara, on the slopes dizzy at first, but soon you will feel completely rejuvenated. More of the mountain, are the Šargan Eight heritage rail- way and the tourist resort of Drvengrad. than 1200 different plant species grow here, including the Ser- bian spruce, a protected endemic species. The coniferous forests Sports and Tourism Centre of Bajina Bašta of the Tara National Park are among the most valuable and best- www.taradrina.com preserved forests in Europe! They are home to a large population Tourism Organisation of Užice of Europe’s largest mammal – the . www.turizamuzica.org.rs After trekking through the fragrant forests and visiting the high Tara National Park mountain viewpoints, which will engrave indelible memories www.nptara.rs

16 Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia KALUĐERSKE ZBORIŠTE PEAK – ZBORIŠTE 20 18

Rača Monastery Route: Mitrovac- Sekulić – Zborište Route: Kaluđerske bare-Hajdučka česma Length: 11,5 km rest stop-Bulibanovac-Zborište Manastir Rača Estimated time to complete: 3 h Length: 13,3 km Trail regulation: signposted Estimated time to complete: 4 h 19 Trail difficulty: easy Trail regulation: signposted Total climb: 600 m Trail difficulty: easy Start elevation: 1070 m.a.s.l. Elevation differential: 690 m climb End elevation: 1544 m.a.s.l. Start elevation: 1040 m.a.s.l. Route: Kaluđerske bare-Crnjeskovo End elevation: 1544 m.a.s.l. Viewpoint-Rača Monastery Trail surface: macadam and dirt roads Length: 6,5 km Estimated time to complete: 3 h

Attractions: Trail regulation: signposted The route starts from Kaluđerske bare Trail difficulty: easy and takes us along well-maintained Total climb: 100 m, 790 m in the opposite macadam and dirt forest paths to the direction Zborište peak. Start elevation: 1040 m.a.s.l. End elevation: 930 m.a.s.l. Trail surface: dirt road, macadam Attractions: Attractions: The route takes us from the visitors centre The route will take you through thick in the picnic area of Mitrovac at the Tara coniferous woods to the Crnjeskovo National Park, past the “Crveni ” Viewpoint, with a clear view of (Red Creek) reserve – a unique bog habitat Sokolarica, Krstata stena, the Rača river of spruce, to the village of Sekulići. From valley with the eponymous monastery and the town of Bajina Bašta. The route there, you will continue along forest and ends at the Rača Monastery, dating back macadam paths to one of Mt. Tara’s most to the 13th Century. beautiful peaks – Zborište.

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Route: Šljivovica-Tarabića brdo-Ridge road-Lokvica-Osluša-Sokolina-Rustine- Šljivovica Zaovine Lake Length: 26 km Route type: round trip MITROVAC - PREDOV KRST Trail regulation: signposted Elevation differential: 380 m 21 Total climb: 1183 m Total descent: 1183 m Trail surface: forest and macadam roads and asphalt. Route: Mitrovac-Rastište-Jokići-Predov Banjska stena No technically demanding sections. krst Length: 14,6 km BANJSKA STENA VIEWPOINT Estimated time to complete: 5 h Trail regulation: signposted 22 Trail difficulty: moderate Total climb: 680 m Start elevation: 1070 m.a.s.l. End elevation: 1085 m.a.s.l. Route: Mitrovac-Banjska Stena Trail surface: asphalt and dirt road Length: 6 km Estimated time to complete: 1.5 h Attractions: Trail regulation: signposted Attractions: The route will take you from the Mitrovac Trail difficulty: easy The route starts at the Learning Centre picnic area, along well-kept macadam Total climb: 105 m of the Tara National Park in the village and dirt paths through forests of the Start elevation: 1070 m.a.s.l. of Šljivovica, famous for its homemade Serbian spruce, fir, the Norway spruce End elevation: 1063 m.a.s.l. plum brandy, across the Tarabić hill to the and pine, to the most remote and best- Trail surface: asphalt, macadam and dirt Osluša viewpoint, overlooking the river preserved part of the Tara National Park, surface Drina and the town of Bajina Bašta. The Predov krst, a habitat of the region’s route continues to the driest place on the largest mammal – the brown bear. Attractions: Tara mountain, the village of Sokolina, This educational hiking trail will take near the Rača Canyon Nature Reserve, a Pančićeva omorika you on a macadam path through the habitat of the brown bear.. forest, from the picnic area of Mitrovac at the Tara National Park, past the “Crveni potok” (Red Creek) reserve, to the developed viewpoint of Banjska stena, with a great view of the green waters of the Drina and the Perućac lake. The trail is fitted with educational billboards which help visitors learn about the plant and animal life on Mt. Tara.

18 Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia THE IMPERIAL TARA Gora Drvengrad

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26 Route: Kaluđerske bare-Dobro polje-Ljuto Route: Šargan-Milekići-Iver-Aleksandrići- polje-Tankosin Grob-Mitrovac-Rastište- -Glibetići Lake Perućac-Perućac Route length: 34 km Route: Glibetići-Šargančica-Šargan-Jatare- Route length: 42 km Trail regulation: signposted Glibetići Estimated time to complete: 8 h Start elevation: 950 m.a.s.l. Route length: 16 km Trail regulation: signposted End elevation: 580 m.a.s.l. Route type: round trip Elevation differential: 851 m Total climb: 1883 m Trail regulation: signposted Total climb: 1731 m Total descent: 2255 m Start elevation: 580 m.a.s.l. Total descent: 2537 m Trail surface: dirt road, macadam and End elevation: 580 m.a.s.l. Trail surface: macadam, asphalt asphalt Total climb: 1177 m No technically demanding sections. Total descent: 1177 m Attractions: Trail surface: dirt and meadow paths Attractions: The route will take you along the slopes There are no technically demanding sections If you want to learn about the Tara, this of the Tara on the side overlooking the route is the perfect choice. It starts at the Mokra Gora, from the village of Šargan through the Iver ski resort to the village site of Kaluđerska bara, passing through of Glibetići. Although it may seem like the Mitrovac picnic area with its “Crveni you have a long descent ahead of you, potok” (Red Creek) Reserve; you will then first you have to tackle several climbs, ride through Rastište and descend to the including the one at the Bukov kraj site, Lake Perućac for a refreshment. where you will have to push your bike.

Mokra Gora

Attractions: In addition to its natural beauty, the Mokra Gora is also known for its Šargan Eight, a narrow-gauge heritage railway which tackles the terrain in a unique way, as well as the “Drvengrad”, the tourist complex built by the famous film director Emir Kusturica. This route will show you the Šargan Eight from a completely new angle and enchant you with the magnificent terrain, splendid viewpoints and unforgettable descend.

Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia 19 Western and Central Serbia

zlatibor

The vast hills of the mildly undulating plateau of the Zlatibor seum “Staro selo” in the village of . This museum cher- Mountain beckon you to stroll and take deep breaths: this is a ishes and preserves popular customs and traditional crafts. The spot where sea and mountain air meet and the whole moun- Tornik Ski Resort offers various recreation and sports amenities tain is an air spa. Brooks intersect the mountain’s pastures and for families throughout the year: attractive panoramic rides on meadows and the Zlatibor is also known from its many springs: six-person chairlifts, exciting rides in bobsled on rails, fun tubing Hajdučka česma, , Dunjića , Jovanove vode... and winter sports. The traditional houses of this region are log cabins, with the most beautiful examples of old Zatibor homes, dairies, granaries and Tourism Organisation of Zlatibor cask sheds have been transferred to the unique open-air mu- www.zlatibor.org.rs

20 Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia Attractions: MEMORIAL SITE TRAIL This trail is a genuine mountaineering adventure. After passing the Memorial 27 Site commemorating World War II fighters and the village of Gajevi, you will climb the Čigota peak, with a view across the Zlatibor plateau all the way to Mt. Maljen, Route: Čigota Institute-Memorial Site Mt. , Mt. Ovčar and Mt. Kablar. Length: 3 km Estimated time to complete: 1 h Trail difficulty: easy Trail regulation: signposted Total climb: 90 m SMALL CIRCLE Total descent: - 30 Start elevation: 982 m.a.s.l. End elevation: 1072 m.a.s.l. Surface: asphalt, paved footpath Open air Museum Old Village Sirogojno Route: Zlatibor-česma Oko-Veliki Breg- Attractions: Viogorić-Semegnjevo-Railway Station- The route begins by the Čigota Institute. Zlatibor - Tara This easy tray may trick you into thinking Selište-Zlatibor Route length: 32 km it is too easy, but the continuous climb 29 still requires some effort. The route ends Estimated time to complete: 6-8h by the Memorial Site commemorating Trail difficulty: easy World War II fighters. Trail regulation: signposted Route: Zlatibor-Česma na Oku-Veliki Breg- Total climb: 1431 m Savino brdo-Šargan-Miloševac-Mitrovac Total descent: 1431 m Route length: 48 km Trail surface: dirt roads, macadam roads Estimated time to complete: 8 h and asphalt Trail difficulty: moderate No technically demanding sections Trail regulation: signposted Total climb: 2621 m Total descent: 2500 m ČIGOTA TRAIL Start elevation: 980 m.a.s.l. End elevation: 1082 m.a.s.l. 28 Trail surface: dirt roads, macadam roads No technically demanding sections

Attractions: Route: Central area of Zlatibor-Memorial The start of the route is at the centre of site-Gajevi-Čigota the Zlatibor tourist resort. The trail passes Length: 11,2 km by the memorial water fountain “Česae Attractions: Estimated time to complete: 3 h na Oku”, erected to commemorate World This recreational round cycling trip War I fighters, across the Šargan hill, with Trail difficulty: easy will take you through one of the most its tourism amenities - the Drvengrad Trail regulation: signposted beautiful areas on Mt. Zlatibor – the ethno-village and the Šargan Eight railway Semegnjevo plateau, over mildly Total climb: 615 m and below the Zborište peak, from where undulating meadow and forest paths Start elevation: 998 m.a.s.l. you embark on a mild descend through down to the village of Semegnjevo. The 14 End elevation: 1359 m.a.s.l. the hamlet of Sekulići to the picnic area of km long return journey to Mt. Zlatibor is Surface: dirt surface Mitrovac on the Tara Mountain. an asphalt road.

Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia 21 Western and Central Serbia

uvac

The mountain river Uvac flows from Mt. Zlatar to Mt. Zlatibor, ini- seeker, you can descend from the heights to the secretive under- tially as a free-flowing river with a succession of spectacular me- ground world and visit the Ušac Cave and the Ice Cave! Near the anders and then through several lakes. The water takes on mag- canyon of the Uvac are also the towns of Nova Varoš, and nificent shapes in this region: in addition to the meanders, there . Be sure to visit the Museum of Prijepolje and the medi- are also the waterfalls in , the rapids on the river Lim, aeval monastery of Mileševa, with its famous “White Angel” fres- the narrow canyon of the river Mileševka and the calm surface of co. You absolutely must taste the local buckwheat pie, the cheese the Lake Zlatar. Situated where Mediterranean and mountainous of Zlatar and the mountain medicinal drink known as “vodnjika”. influences meet, the sunny Zlatar has a record number of sun- shine days, so the reflections of its forests in the clear waters can Tourism and Sports Centre of Zlatar be seen in all shades of green. The best view of this beauty cer- www.zlatar.org.rs tainly belongs to the griffon vulture, recently joined also by the Special Nature Reserve Uvac black vulture and the white scavenger vulture, who glide along www.uvac.org.rs the Zlatar skies on their mighty wings. If you are a natural thrill-

22 Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia MOLITVA VIEWPOINT

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Length: 6 km Estimated time to complete: 3.5 h Trail difficulty: moderate Trail regulation: signposted Total climb: 400 m Total descent: 400 m Trail surface: dirt surface

Attractions: The hiking trail starts at the site, 5 km away from the town of Sjenica, and runs along the edge of the Lake Uvac to the Molitva viewpoint, with its spectacu- lar view of the Uvac. During the hike you are sure to spot the griffon vulture, the NOTE: All visits to the viewpoint and use symbol of this Special Nature Reserve. of the hiking trails must be announced in Visits must be announced in advance and advance to the Administration of the Special tickets to enter the Special Nature Reser- Nature Reserve, who will assign a protected ve must be purchased from a protected area guard to accompany you. area guard. Griffon vulture

Viewpoint »Molitva«

Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia 23 Western and Central Serbia

ovčar-kablar and Dragačevo

Wedged between Mt. Kablar and Mt. Ovčar, the West Morava village of Guča are home to music festivals celebrating the mel- Gorge features mild, forest-covered plateaus which hide many lifluous traditionalflute and the temperamental trumpet. Spe- monasteries, with a view of the calm meanders of the river. The cialties of the region include traditional sour cabbage known as monasteries of the Ovčar-Kablar Gorge have existed in har- “wedding cabbage”, boiled in an earthen pot, and hot corn bread mony with the landscape for centuries and are places of pilgrim- (“proja”) with kaymak from Čačak. age. Hiking and cycling trails from the peaks of Mt. Ovčar and Mt. Kablar to Mt. Jelica pass through deep linden, hornbeam and ash Tourism Organisation of Čačak woods and across ploughland, fields and orchards. The Ovčar www.turizamcacak.org.rs Banja spa stands sentry at the entrance to this protected na- Tourism Organisation of Dragačevo ture area. The valleys beneath Mt. Ovčar and Mt. Kablar and the www.turizamdragacevo.org

24 Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia Kablar

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Route length: 29 km Route type: round trip Estimated time to complete: 6-8h Trail difficulty: moderate Trail regulation: signposted Total climb: 790 m Total descent: 795 m Ovčar Jelica Start elevation: 277 m.a.s.l. End elevation: 277 m.a.s.l. 33 34 Trail surface: dirt roads, macadam roads and asphalt No technically demanding sections

Route length: 16 km Route length: 8 km Trail difficulty: difficult Trail difficulty: easy Trail regulation: signposted with boards Trail regulation: signposted Total climb: 790 m Total climb: 272 m Total descent: 157 m Total descent: 159 m Start elevation: 277 m.a.s.l. Start elevation: 743 m.a.s.l. End elevation: 985 m.a.s.l. End elevation: 879 m.a.s.l. Trail surface: dirt roads, macadam roads Trail surface: dirt roads, macadam roads and asphalt and asphalt. No technically demanding sections No technically demanding sections

Attractions: Attractions: The route begins at the centre of the Ovčar The route runs along the bends of Mt. Banja spa and leads to a natural attracti- on of the area, the Banjski Creek, through Jelica, through coniferous and deciduous the hamlet of Dučalović to the peak of Mt. forests. This area is sparsely populated, gi- Ovčar, overlooking the meanders of the ving you an opportunity to enjoy pristine West Morava. Of particular interest are nature. There are two viewpoints along the two forking sections of the route whi- the route: Goračići and Crna stena, the ch to the Holy Trinity Monastery and highest peak of Mt. Jelica, with a view of the Sretenje Monastery respectively. the whole village of Dragačevo. Attractions: This route will take you to the viewpoint at the highest peak of Mt. Kablar, with fantastic views of the meanders of the West Morava. Along the way, you can visit the mediaeval monasteries of Nikolje and Uspenje and see the old narrow-gauge ra- ilway, which used to run through a tunnel in the gorge more than 100 years ago. Monastery Sretenje

Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia 25 Mt. Kablar peak

STJENIK Stjenik - ORANGE ROUTE - RED ROUTE

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Route length: 4 km Route length: 7,2 km Trail difficulty: moderate Trail difficulty: moderate Attractions: Trail regulation: signposted Trail regulation: signposted Through the natural splendours of this Total climb: 187 m Total climb: 353 m region, the route will take you to the Stje- Total descent: 1 m Total descent: 53 m nik Monastery, which was, according to legend, built by the Mrnjavčević brothers, Start elevation: 257 m.a.s.l. Start elevation: 257 m.a.s.l. Serbian noblemen of the 14th Century. End elevation: 329 m.a.s.l. End elevation: 573 m.a.s.l. This route branches into numerous Trail surface: asphalt Trail surface: macadam roads and asphalt. footpaths by which you can access the No technically demanding sections No technically demanding sections. many viewpoints in the area.

Monastery Blagoveštenje Trnavsko

Attractions: The Monastery of the Annuncia- tion, built in the 13th Century, is the main attraction of the route. The monastery was the site where Hadži Prodan’s Rebel- lion began in 1814. Meanders of West Morava river

26 Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia Stjenik - GREEN ROUTE STJENIK-FROM THE STJENIK MONASTERY TO THE 37 MT. JELICA ROUTE

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Route length: 3,1 km Trail difficulty: moderate

Trail regulation: signposted Route length: 4,5 km Total climb: 15 m Trail difficulty: moderate Total descent: 152 m Trail regulation: signposted Start elevation: 307 m.a.s.l. Total climb: 411 m End elevation: 460 m.a.s.l. Total descent: 86 m Trail surface: asphalt Start elevation: 257 m.a.s.l. No technically demanding sections End elevation: 573 m.a.s.l. Trail surface: dirt roads, macadam roads Attractions: and asphalt The asphalt road will take you to the 14th No technically demanding sections. Century monastery of Ježevica, which was, according to legend, built by Ban Milutin, a member of the nobility.

West Morava river

Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia 27 Western and Central Serbia

kopaonik

You could spend weeks on the Kopaonik Mountain and never run also the source of local dishes: preserved wild strawberries (“slat- out of new things to do every day: the Kopaonik National Park ko”), blueberry juice, nettle scallops and kaymak from the city of and its surroundings offer an endless range of activities year- , which is eaten with everything and on every occasion! round. In the summer, you can take up horse-riding, paragliding The hot springs are home to the Jošanička Banja spa. Studeni- or archery, see the rapids and canyon of the river Samokovka or ca, a mediaeval monastery included on the UNESCO list of World the waterfalls, pick herbs and wild blueberries... In Heritage Sites, is also near Mt. Kopaonik. the winter, Kopaonik becomes Serbia’s most visited ski resort. Its long hiking trails, which traverse meadows and cut through Tourism Organisation of Raška woods, lead to unusually named places: Nebeske (Heav- www.raska-turizam.rs enly Chairs), Oštro koplje (Sharp Spear), Suvo rudište (Dry Kopaonik National Park Shoot), Debela glava (Fat Head). The slopes of the mountain are www.npkopaonik.com

28 Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia BORJE - GREEN ROUTE

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BORJE - RED ROUTE

39 Route length: 4,8 km Trail difficulty: easy Trail regulation: signposted Total climb: - Route length: 4,5 km Total descent: 335 m Trail difficulty: moderate Start elevation: 870 m.a.s.l. Trail regulation: signposted End elevation: 563 m.a.s.l. Total climb: 411 m Trail surface: dirt roads, macadam roads Total descent: 86 m and asphalt. BORJE - ORANGE ROUTE No technically demanding sections Start elevation: 563 m.a.s.l. End elevation: 896 m.a.s.l. 40 Attractions: Trail surface: dirt roads, macadam roads The Green Route closes the circle and asphalt. together with the Red Route and the No technically demanding sections Orange Route. The Green Route starts at Route length: 2,3 km the Hunters’ Cabin and will take you thro- Attractions: Trail difficulty: easy ugh undiscovered parts of Borje to the The route passes by the Lake Čomaga and Trail regulation: signposted Jošanička Banja spa. As you pass through traverses the Borje viewpoint, continuing Total climb: 185 m the area, a magnificent view of the peaks of Kopaonik will be a constant presence. along dirt roads to the Lake Borjak and Total descent: 5 m the Dubovske bačije viewpoint. Start elevation: 680 m.a.s.l. End elevation: 869 m.a.s.l. Trail surface: dirt roads, macadam roads and asphalt. No technically demanding sections

Attractions: The Borje Orange Route runs parallel to the Red Route before branching off to the Tijanićki potok waterfall, through the forest and to the Hunters’ Cabin.

Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia 29 Eastern and South-eastern Serbia

RADAN MOUNTAIN

On the Radan Mountain, nature has created many awe-inspiring hot springs, while water at the Sijarinska Banja spa shoots to the phenomena: an unusually large number of various hot springs, surface in a 12-metre high geyser! History buffs can visit Pločnik, a unique relief forms, a spot where water appears to run uphill... In site of the late Vinča culture, or the archaeological site fact, this mountain is home to Devil’s Town (Đavolja varoš): in from the - Caričin grad (Empress’s Town). To a steep crevice, visitors are greeted by two hundred tall earth pil- sample the flavours of the Radan region, be sure to taste meats lars. This natural phenomenon created by erosion features prom- prepared under the traditional baking lid, brick oven bread, hon- inently in many folk legends. One of the most beautiful among ey from the village of Prekopčelica and wild brandy. them is the belief that all those who visit this spot should leave here the handkerchief they used to wipe their forehead, so they Tourism Organisation of the Municipality of Kuršumlija could leave all their worries behind. Many mineral waters spring www.tokursumlija.rs from the depths of Mt. Radan: the Banja spa is famous Prolom banja for its drinking water, the Lukovska Banja spa has more than 30 www.prolombanja.com

30 Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia Mt. Radan

Staza radanskih voda

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Route: Borinska river spring-Deli voda- Marino Kale-Lake Brestovac Route length: 16,6 km PANORAMA TRAIL Trail difficulty: easy TRAIL OF LEGENDS Trail regulation: signposted 42 Start elevation: 870 m.a.s.l. 45 End elevation: 563 m.a.s.l. Trail surface: dirt and macadam roads No technically demanding sections Route: Gajtanska vrata-Sopot-Slišane Attractions: Route: Prolom Banja spa-- Route length: 16,6 km This route is dedicated to water, local Djurdjevići-Đavolja Varoš Trail difficulty: easy brooks and rivers. The trail begins at Route length: 16 km Trail regulation: signposted the spring of the Obreška river and Trail difficulty: easy Start elevation: 874 m.a.s.l. leads down the Izvorski potok brok to Trail regulation: signposted End elevation: 555 m.a.s.l. do Delivode. Later on, as you follow the Start elevation: 550 m.a.s.l. Trail surface: dirt roads, macadam roads stream of the Pusta river, you will End elevation: 700 m.a.s.l. reach the Lake Brestovac. and asphalt Trail surface: dirt and macadam roads No technically demanding sections No technically demanding sections “TRADITION AND CRAFTS” TRAIL

Attractions: Attractions: 44 As its name suggests, this route will take This trail will take us through some of the you to the Gajtanska vrata bend, with a most mysterious places in all of Serbia. panoramic view to Borinac in the north and The route begins at the Prolom Banja the village of Gornji Gajtan in the south. spa, continues to the Lazarica church, Route: Prekopčelica -Prekopolje-Slišane surrounded by twisted plum tree trunks, Route length: 13,7 km and ends at Devil’s Town (Đavolja varoš), Trail difficulty: easy a place that piques visitors’ imagination Trail regulation: signposted due to its sculpted earth pillars and the Start elevation: 870 m.a.s.l. lack of any vegetation. End elevation: 563 m.a.s.l. Trail surface: dirt and macadam roads No technically demanding sections

Attractions: This easy trail starts at the village of Prekopčelica and leads through villages with old houses built in the traditional vernacular style, made of wood, stone and clay. Devil's Town

Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia 31 Eastern and South-eastern Serbia

EASTERN SERBIA

Mount Rtanj, Mount and Mount Stara stand as treat themselves to the healing power of water at the towering guards above Eastern and Southern Serbia, privy to many spa or the Niška banja spa. a secret they have learned standing there since the ancient times. The urban centres – Niš, Knjaževac, Pirot, Sokobanja – offer visi- The natural diversity of Suva planina and Stara planina is Serbia’s tors a glimpse of the region’s cultural heritage: the ancient sites of true gem and these areas have also been identified as areas of inter- and Felix Romuliana, the traditional craft products like national importance for the protection of birds, insects and plants. the Pirot carpets and double-yarn socks, modern music and films... Equally diverse are the traditional local delicacies: phyllo dough pie, the kačkavalj chees of Pirot and flattened flat sausages, broad- Tourism Organisation of the Municipality of Knjaževac bean jelly, “belmuž”, a traditional shepherds’ dish, and dishes made www.toknjazevac.org.rs from Cuban black pepper. Clean air and clean water are among the Tourism Organisation of Sokobanja most treasured resources of this area and drinking the mountain www.tosokobanja.rs water from the spring while on a hike is quite common. Those who Tourism Organisation of Niš treasure water can enjoy the modern Stara planina ski centre or www.visitnis.com

32 Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia TREM CLIMBING TRAIL

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MIDŽOR CLIMBING TRAIL

46 Route: Bojanine vode-Devojački grob- Trem Length: 12,9 km Estimated time to complete: 7 h Route: Mountain Hut-Babin zub-Midžor Trail difficulty: demanding peak Trail regulation: signposted Length: 8 km Mt. Rtanj Total climb: 1900 m Estimated time to complete: 3 h Start elevation: 864 m.a.s.l. Trail difficulty: moderate RTANJ CLIMBING TRAIL End elevation: 1809 m.a.s.l. Trail regulation: signposted Trail surface: dirt footpath Total climb: 616 m 47 Total descent: 52 m Attractions: Start elevation: 1550 m.a.s.l. The climbing trails begins at the End elevation: 2169 m.a.s.l. Mountain Hut at Bojanine vode. Trail surface: dirt road Length: 6 km Although the ascend is challenging, once Estimated time to complete: 3 h you reach the mountain ridge you will be Attractions: Trail difficulty: demanding rewarded with a fantastic view of the Niš, The climbing trail to Serbia’s highest peak Trail regulation: signposted and Zaplanje basins. starts from the Mountain Hut nestled Total climb: 1000 m beneath the imposing rocks of Babin zub, Total descent: 4 m Start elevation: 560 m.a.s.l. one of the peaks of Mt. Stara planina. End elevation: 1566 m.a.s.l. The climb will take you across meadow Trail surface: dirt road paths to the mountain’s ridge, which runs parallel to the Bulgarian border and takes Attractions: you to the Midžor peak. Mount Rtanj is an attraction because of its pyramidal shape, which has tickled peoples’ fancy for ages and has made the mountain the stuff of legends and mystery. The trail zig-zags along the southern slopes of the mountains and takes you to one of Serbia’s most interesting peaks. The demolished chapel perched at the peak used to hold a treasure of gold according to legend.

Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia 33 Eastern and South-eastern Serbia

Đerdap

The Iron Gates Gorge is situated at the easternmost point of Ser- The Iron Gates Gorge can also be experienced from the water, sailing bia, at the border with . From the Iron Gates, which mark down the mighty Danube, as well as from the steep banks and nu- the entry to the gorge, the stream of the Danube changes dramati- merous viewpoints. The Lepenski Vir Museum introduces us to the cally: from the slow and leisured pace at which it flows through Cen- mysterious prehistoric civilisation that used to live here, while the tral Europe, the mighty Danube here undergoes a transformation mediaeval Golubac Fortress perches atop of almost vertical cliffs as and shows a new, equally awe-inspiring side, as it starts to mean- it continues to sternly guard the gates to the Iron Gates Gorge der through narrows. This exciting communion of water and rock is teaming with life. The rich plant life includes a host of relictual and Tourism Organisation of Golubac protected species. The forest-covered hilly and mountainous strip www.togolubac.rs, is home to large predators, including the brown bear, the Balkan Tourism Organisation of lynx, , jackals and many bird species. The entry to the gorge www.toom.rs is known as “” – the largest wintering grounds for NP Đerdap aquatic birds in Serbia and a favourite birdwatching destination. www.npdjerdap.org

34 Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia PLOČE VIEWPOINT

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Length: 3,5 km Djerdap Estimated time to complete: 1.5 h Trail difficulty: moderate MALI ŠTRBAC VIEWPOINT Trail regulation: signposted Attractions: Elevation differential: 240 m This route passes through sessile oak, 52 Start elevation: 90 m.a.s.l. hornbeam and European Turkey oak End elevation: 355 m.a.s.l. forests to the Kovilovo viewpoint, Trail surface: dirt footpath overlooking the Donji Milanovac Basin, Treskavac (Lepenski Vir), Greben and the Attractions: submerged Porečko island, which emerges Length: 7,1 km The route will take you through the from the Danube during low water levels, Estimated time to complete: 4 h forests of the Đerdap National Park to as well as the town of Donji Milanovac. Trail difficulty: moderate the Ploče viewpoint above the Mali Kazan Trail regulation: signposted ZLATNO TRAIL gorge, at the spot where the Danube is at Elevation differential: 372 m its narrowest, measuring just 90 metres Start elevation: 254 m.a.s.l. 51 in width. If you watch carefully, you may End elevation: 626 m.a.s.l. spot the grey hawk, one of the many bird Trail surface: dirt footpath species living at Đerdap.

Attractions: Length: 4,3 km The route starts from the Đerdap Main Estimated time to complete: 1 h Road, at the Golo brdo site, passes Trail difficulty: easy through the forests of the Đerdap Trail regulation: signposted National Park, and ends at the Mali Elevation differential: 166 m Štrbac viewpoint, with a magnificent Start elevation: 142 m.a.s.l. view of the Danube and the narrowest gorge at Đerdap – the Mali Kazan. End elevation: 308 m.a.s.l. Trail surface: dirt footpath

KOVILOVO VIEWPOINT Attractions: An educational trail designed to be 50 travelled independently by visitors of all ages. The trail is fitted with 12 interactive learning billboards distributed along the 4=kilometre trail, which provide visitors Length: 1,2 km with information on the plant and animal Estimated time to complete: 40 min. life at the Đerdap National Park. Trail difficulty: easy

Trail regulation: signposted NOTE: All visits to the viewpoint and use Elevation differential: 90 m of the hiking trails must be announced in Start elevation: 398 m.a.s.l. advance to the Administration of the Đerdap National Park, who will assign a protected End elevation: 358 m.a.s.l. area guard to accompany you. Trail surface: dirt footpath

Hiking and Cycling • Active Holiday in Serbia 35 SERBIA – MAP OF HIKING AND CYCLING ROUTES Eurovelo CYCLE ROUTES EuroVelo6 1. EUROVELO 6 2 EuroVelo 13 Iron Curtain Trail 2. EUROVELO 13 6 BELGRADE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS 1 3. Košutnjak 4. Avala 5. Bukulja

Vojvodina PANNONIAN TRAILS 6. Subotica Sands 7. Stari Slankamen 8. Gudurica Peak Fruška Gora 9. Stražilovo – Grgeteg Monastery 10. Hopovo Monastery 11. Vrdnik

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WESTERN AND CENTRAL SERBIA ZLATIBOR EASTERN AND SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE VALJEVO MOUNTAIN RANGE 27. Memorial Site Trail RADAN MOUNTAIN 12. Gradac River Gorge 28. Čigota Trail 42. Panorama Trails 13. Divčibare Peaks 29. Zlatibor-Tara 43. Radan Waters Trail 14. Kraljev Sto - Veliki Maljen 30. Small Semegnjevo Circle 44. “Tradition and Crafts” Trail RAJAC UVAC 45. Trail of Legends 15. Suvobor - Divčibare 31. Molitva Viewpoint EASTERN SERBIA 16. Rajac - Mountain Hut OVČAR-KABLAR GORGE AND DRAGAČEVO 46. Midžor Climbing Trail 17. Takovo - Mountain Hut 32. Kablar 47. Rtanj Climbing trail TARA 33. Ovčar 48. Trem Climbing Trail 18. Kaluđerske bare-Zborište 34. Jelica ĐERDAP 19. Rača Monastery 35. Stjenik - Orange Route 49. Ploče Viewpoint 20. Vrh Zborište 36. Stjenik - Red Route 50. Kovilovo Viewpoint 21. Mitrovac-Predov krst 37. Stjenik - Green Route 51. Zlatno jezero Trail 22. Banjska stena Viewpoint 38. Stjenik – from the Stjenik Monastery to the Mt. Jelica Route 52. Mali Štrbac Viewpoint 23. The High Tara KOPAONIK 24. The Imperial Tara 39. Borje - Red Route 25. Visoka Gora 40. Borje - Orange Route 26. Šargan 41. Borje - Green Route USEFUL INFORMATION

Travel Documents Mountaineering Association of Serbia Mountain Rescue Service To learn about formalities regarding entry Today, the Mountaineering Association The main tasks of the Mountain Rescue into Serbia, consult the website of the of Serbia has 152 member mountainee- Service of Serbia, a voluntary, non-profit Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic ring clubs/societies from across Serbia, organisation, is to help and rescue people numbering more than 15,000 members, of Serbia www.mfa.gov.rs in inaccessible mountain and urban organising about 3000 excursions a year. conditions. Rescuers of the Mountain They maintain the network of footpaths Transport Rescue Service are on duty year-round at and mountaineering paths and trails identified as sports and tourism facili- Serbia’s mountain resorts, thus providing +381 11 3112 123 ties under the law. The total length of additional safety both to winter sports www.airserbia.com footpaths and mountaineering paths aficionados and those who love visiting and trails in Ser is approximately 6,000 mountains in the summer. Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport kilometres. In addition to maintaining the For help on ski slopes or in any dange- +381 (0)11 209 4444 quality of the mountaineering trails, the rous situation associated with traveling www.beg.aero Mountaineering Association of Serbia also or staying in the mountains, contact Serbian Railways trains mountain guides and oversees the rescuers of the Mountain Rescue Service safety of Serbia’s mountains through the +381 (0)11 3602 899 of Serbia: www.zeleznicesrbije.com Mountain Rescue Service of Serbia. The Mountaineering Association of Serbia is a Belgrade Station: Belgrade Bus Station, BAS member of the International Climbing and +381 (0)11 2636 299 Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), the 063 466 465 www.bas.rs European Ramblers’ Association (ERA) and Novi Sad Station: 063 466 469 Currency the Balkan Mountaineering Union (BMU). Kopaonik: The country’s legal tender is the Serbian Contact: 063 466 466 dinar (RSD) www.pss.rs Zlatibor: 063 466 467 Phone numbers Stara planina: Country dialling code: +00 381, 063 466 461 Belgrade dialling code: (0)11, Kruševac Station: Novi Sad dialling code: (0)21, 063 466 468 Niš dialling code: (0)18. Station: International phone calls: 063 466 463 00 + national dialling code of the country Niš Station: you wish to call 063 466 484 + city dialling code Important phone numbers Police 192 Fire Department 193 Ambulance 194 Mobile Operators 064 and 065 MTS Mobilna telefonija Srbije www.mts.telekom.rs NOTE: 063 and 062 Telenor This brochure is for informational purposes www.telenor.rs only. The Tourism Organisation of Serbia is not 060 and 061 Vip responsible for the condition or passability of www.vipmobile.rs trails on site, which may be subject to change.

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