Magyar Természetjáró Szövetség weboldalai MTSZ MTSZ térképportál Turista Magazin TuristaShop Kéktúra Gerecse50 A kéktúrázás napja
Try Pro for free
Choose a language
Plan a route here Plan similar route
Hiking Trail recommended route Hiking Trail  · Centralna Srbija

ST403 Avala - Gročka

Responsible for this content
Sultans Trail - a European Cultural Route Verified partner 
  • Savića mehana, Grocka
    Savića mehana, Grocka
    Photo: Max Smits, Sultans Trail - a European Cultural Route

Selected alternatives for you
    This route is a stage of Section ST4 of the Sultans Trail, an international long-distance hiking trail from Vienna to Istanbul. The hiking route follows historic roads through eight countries (Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey), linking towns and villages in a traditional cultural and historic landscape.

    The route passes through Zuce, Vrčin, and Zaklopača before arriving in Gročka.

    moderate
    Distance 20.6 km
    5:15 h
    296 m
    518 m
    312 m
    78 m
    Leaving the wooded slopes of Avala, the trail descends gradually into the rolling countryside south-east of Belgrade. The route passes through the villages of Zuce, Vrčin, and Zaklopača, following local roads and tracks through a landscape of orchards, fields, and scattered woodland.

    This region forms part of the wider Šumadija area, where villages traditionally developed along the routes linking Belgrade with the Morava valley to the south. As the trail approaches the Danube once more, the terrain opens toward the broad river plain.

    The stage ends in Gročka, an old riverside settlement overlooking the Danube, known for its fruit-growing tradition and its position along the historic road leading eastward from Belgrade.

    Author’s recommendation

    Rančić Family House, an early‑19th‑century timber‑framed dwelling illustrating the traditional architecture of the Gročka region.

    Gročka village centre, a small Danube‑side settlement with preserved lanes and shaded courtyards.

    Vinogradi Restaurant, perched on the hillside with a broad view across orchards and the river valley.

    Difficulty
    T1 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    312 m
    Lowest point
    78 m
    Best time of year
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Track types

    Length
    20.6 km
    Show elevation profile

    Rest stops

    Hotel „Avala”

    Safety information

    At this stage, no specific safety precautions are required.

    Tips and suggestions

    Have a coffee break at Ikea or Hotel Hedonic in Vrcin

    Accommodation in Gročka:

    • Mala Oasa (recommended)
    • Minin mali raj

    Roadbook

    From Čarapića Brest, the trail briefly retraces northeast before turning onto a woodland path that descends to the winding road Nova 22. Joining the asphalt, we walk through Zuce and continue on a field track toward the newly built IKEA complex, where the route turns right to run parallel to the E‑75 motorway until it crosses near Hotel Hedonic in the hamlet of Vrčin. After passing the houses, the path climbs into orchard‑covered countryside—apples, peaches, and grapes lining the slopes—before reaching the RN153 at Zaklopača. A short stretch on the main road toward Grocka leads to a right turn onto a field track that winds through low hills and farmland, guiding the walker gently into Grocka on the Danube terrace.
    Rest stop
    Tip
    Nearby
    Top Partner
    Waypoint
    Start point
    End point
    Low point
    High point
    Forecast
    Today {low} to {high} and {precipitation} of {precipitation_type}
    show {x} more
    Photo
    Video
    Hotel „Avala”
    Avala
    The church of the St. Despot Stefan Lazarević
    Monument to the Unknown Hero, Mount Avala
    Crkva Svete Marije Magdalene
    Rančić Family House, Grocka
    Dubočaj

    Public transport

    Beli Potok / Avala can be reached by bus from Belgrade. Bus stop Avala on route 149 Bulevar patrijarha Germana. 

    Grocka. The Lasta and Trans-Jug bus companies maintain bus lines to Gročka from the Belgrade BAS central bus station.

    Directions

    Beli Potok bus stop, Avala (#1621), on route 149, Bulevar patrijarha Germana.
    • Bus 401, 402 from Slavia Square.
    • Bus 403, 405, 407, 408, 450, 451, 466, 470, 474, and 491 from the bus station Voždovac.

    Check the bus line and the timetable at bgprevoz.rs

    Grocka from Belgrade,  check for busses at polazak.rs here

    Taxi Gročka:

    • Taxi Gročanac: +381 63 232 467 
    • Luks taksi: +381 63 231 225
    • Siguran Taxi: +381 117 152 525
    • Naxis Taxi: +381 642 229 804

    Coordinates

    DD
    44.696139, 20.522656
    DMS
    44°41'46.1"N 20°31'21.6"E
    UTM
    34T 462179 4949307
    w3w 
    ///class.also.classic
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    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.

    User Questions

    Don't see what you need here?
    Ask a question and get an answer from the author, the official DMO or the community.

    No ratings (yet)
    Be the first to leave a rating or write a review!
    Share your experiences and advice to help millions of people find and plan their next outdoor adventure.
    Write a review
    Rating submitted
    Difficulty
    T1 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    20.6 km
    Duration
    5:15 h
    Ascent
    296 m
    Descent
    518 m
    Highest point
    312 m
    Lowest point
    78 m
    Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available Cultural/historical interest Geological highlights Flora Fauna

    Weather at the starting point

    10-day forecast

    Statistics

    • My Map
    • Content
    • Show images Hide images
    Features
    Maps and trails
    Nothing selected - click and drag in the elevation profile to zoom
    Distance
    Duration
    Ascent
    Descent
    Elevation profile
    Logo agrar Logo aofk Logo mol Logo otp