ST326 Novi Sad - Sremski Karlovci

The walk from Novi Sad to Sremski Karlovci begins with a crossing into the historic quarter of Petrovaradin, where the massive 18th‑century fortress rises above the Danube, its ramparts and famous “drunken clock” offering sweeping views over the river and the plains beyond. From here, the trail follows quieter paths toward Vezirac, moving through gentle hills, old vineyards, and patches of forest that mark the eastern edge of Fruška Gora. This landscape has been shaped for centuries by winemakers, monks, and soldiers, and the route still carries traces of Ottoman and Habsburg influence in its place names, roadside chapels, and terraced slopes. As the trail approaches Sremski Karlovci, the scenery softens into a tapestry of orchards and wine estates, leading into a town renowned for its baroque architecture, its role in Serbian cultural history, and its long tradition of Bermet wine. This stage offers a graceful transition from urban riverside energy to the refined, historic charm of one of the Danube’s most storied small towns.