1Belgrade Fortress (Kalemegdan)
A fortress and park at the confluence of the Sava and the Danube. The route starts here: climb the walls for views of the rivers and the modern city.
DURATION
3 daysDISTANCE
≈ 650 kmSEASON
Year-roundDIFFICULTY
ModerateCOUNTRIES
SerbiaRoute on the map
Open in Google Maps ↗The line shows the approximate driving route and the return to Belgrade. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1Day 1Belgrade → Kruševac → Kopaonik
The 14th-century Lazarica Church in Kruševac and the climb to Kopaonik.
- 2Day 2Kopaonik
Ski slopes in winter, trails and viewpoints in summer, including the Pančić Peak summit.
- 3Day 3Kopaonik → Devil's Town → Belgrade
The earth pyramids of Đavolja Varoš near Kuršumlija and the drive home.
What to see along the way
The stops in order: the numbers match the markers on the map.
1
2Lazarica Church (Kruševac)
A 14th-century church of Prince Lazar, a fine example of the Moravian school of architecture with rich stone carving. The remains of Lazar's medieval town are next to it.
3Kopaonik
Serbia's main ski resort and a national park. Winter brings slopes and lifts; summer brings hiking trails, viewpoints and the Pančić Peak summit (about 2,000 m).
4Devil's Town (Đavolja Varoš)
A natural wonder: around 200 earth “towers” from 2 to 15 m tall, shaped by erosion. Local legend says they are a petrified wedding party.
Photos of the places: Wikimedia Commons, free licences. The author and licence of every photo are listed on the page «Photo credits».
Suitable vehicles
These vehicles suit this route.
CompactCross-border allowed
Toyota Yaris Hybrid
5 seatsAutomatichybrid300 km/day
from €28
per day for rentals of 7+ days
Sedan / estateCross-border allowed
Škoda Octavia Combi
5 seatsAutomaticdiesel300 km/day
from €34
per day for rentals of 7+ days
Sedan / estateCross-border allowed
Škoda Superb
5 seatsAutomaticdiesel300 km/day
from €42
per day for rentals of 7+ days
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