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
4 daysDISTANCE
≈ 650 kmSEASON
April–OctoberDIFFICULTY
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 → Zlatibor
A mountain resort, a lake and walks in the area.
- 2Day 2Zlatibor → Mokra Gora
The Šargan Eight (a narrow-gauge tourist railway) and the village of Drvengrad.
- 3Day 3Mokra Gora → Tara National Park
The Banjska Stena viewpoint above Lake Perućac and forest roads.
- 4Day 4Tara → Uvac canyon → Belgrade
The Uvac canyon with its griffon vultures, boat trips and the long drive home.
What to see along the way
The stops in order: the numbers match the markers on the map.
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2Lake Ribnica (Zlatibor)
A mountain resort with rolling meadows and lakes. A convenient place to stop, with many walking trails and cafés serving local food.
3Šargan Eight
A restored narrow-gauge railway that winds up the mountain in the shape of an eight. You can ride a retro train from Mokra Gora station.
4Drvengrad (Küstendorf)
A wooden ethno-village built by film director Emir Kusturica. Lanes, log houses, cafés and a small cinema.
5Banjska Stena viewpoint (Tara)
One of the best panoramas in Tara National Park: the Drina canyon and Lake Perućac far below.
6Uvac canyon
A nature reserve with deep river meanders and a colony of griffon vultures. You can climb to a viewpoint or take a boat trip.
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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