The route passes the 13. Mai army base, Nova Galenika and Zemun, before arriving at Belgrade.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
At this stage, no specific safety precautions are required.Tips and suggestions
A refreshment in one of the floating restaurants on the boulevard in Zemun- Garni Hotel Lav in Zemun
- Garni Hotel D10 in Zemun
For vegetarian options in Belgrade, check happycom.net here
Roadbook
From Zemun, the trail follows the riverside boulevard Kej Oslobođenja and continues through Friendship Park toward the centre of Belgrade. The final step is crossing the Sava River. Branko’s Bridge offers the most direct route, though hikers may also choose the nearby Old Sava Bridge and pass the historic fairground area of Sajmište before entering the Serbian capital.
Church of Saint Demetrius
Zemun Fortress
Anticki Taurunum
Crkva Uznesenja Blazene Djevice Marije
Zavičajni muzej Zemuna
Old Fair Concentration Camp
Belgrade City Museum
Old Belgrade Railway station
Museum of Applied Arts
National Museum of Serbia
Princess Ljubica's Residence
Serbian Orthodox Church Museum
Cathedral Church of St. Michael the Archangel
Ethnographic Museum
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Military Museum
Bajrakli Mosque
Rosenkirche
Belgrad - Kalemegdan Festung
Remains of the Mosque of Sultan Mahmud I and Main Guards Building
Remains of the Metropolitan Residence
Nebojša Tower, Belgrade
Public transport
The best way to reach Stari Banovci and Novi Banovci by public transport is via Belgrade (Belgrade bus station BAS).Belgrade can best be reached by train, aeroplane, or bus.
Directions
Surduk, Belegiš, Stari Banovci and Novi Banovci are serviced by the Lasta bus company. Check the timetable on polazak.sr/en hereBelgrade by train. The train connection between Budapest and Belgrade is under construction. It promises a fast link between Belgrade and Budapest when finished. The present situation requires travelling to Szeged, transferring to the border shuttle to Subotica, and then taking the train to Belgrade. This train leaves from Budapest-Nyugati. Travel time ranges from 6.5 to 11.5 hours. Check the timetable at bahn.de/en here
Belgrade by bus. Serbia’s bus network is huge and much more functional than its rail network. If you’re coming from anywhere in the Balkans or Central Europe, there is almost always a bus to Belgrade. Common origins with direct buses:
- Hungary (Budapest)
- Croatia (Zagreb, Osijek — though border delays vary)
- Bosnia (Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Tuzla)
- Montenegro (Podgorica, Bar)
- North Macedonia (Skopje)
- Bulgaria (Sofia)
- Romania (Timișoara)
- Austria (Vienna)
- Germany (many cities)
- Netherlands / Belgium (long‑distance operators.
Check CheckMyBus for options here.
Belgrade by plane. If you’re coming from anywhere outside Serbia, flying is the most straightforward. Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is well‑connected to major European hubs, with frequent flights operated by Air Serbia, Wizz Air, Lufthansa Group carriers, Turkish Airlines, and several regional airlines. Unlike rail and bus networks—which in the Balkans can be fragmented, seasonal, or affected by border issues—air connections are stable and predictable year‑round. Most travellers reach Belgrade via major hubs like Vienna, Munich, Frankfurt, Zurich, Istanbul, Paris, or Amsterdam, and these routes tend to operate even when other transport links are disrupted. If speed and reliability matter more than cost, flying is the most dependable option for entering Serbia.
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Equipment
This stage of the Sultans Trail requires standard long-distance hiking equipment. Weather protection is essential, including rain and cold gear, depending on the season. In late spring and early summer, mosquito deterrents are strongly recommended, while during the hot season, sun protection and a sufficient water supply are essential. Reliable offline navigation tools should be carried at all times.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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