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ST404 Gročka - Smederevo

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    Roman tomb in Brestovik
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    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 Brestovik, Seone, and Udovice before arriving in Smederevo.

    moderate
    Distance 26.5 km
    6:45 h
    330 m
    343 m
    246 m
    69 m
    From Gročka, the trail continues eastward along the southern side of the Danube through a landscape of orchards, vineyards, and cultivated hillsides. The route passes through the villages of Brestovik, Seone, and Udovice, following local roads that connect the settlements along this historic route.

    This stretch approaches the lower Morava region, where roads from the Danube and the Balkan interior have converged since antiquity. The countryside remains largely rural, with broad views across the river plain and toward the distant hills.

    The stage concludes in Smederevo, the last great medieval capital of the Serbian Despotate. Its vast fortress on the Danube marks one of the most important strategic points along the river and guarded the entrance to the Morava valley leading south toward Niš and Constantinople.

    Author’s recommendation

    During this stage,  we pass archaeological sites and local landmarks:

    The Vinogradi Restaurant in Gročka offers a broad hillside view across orchards and the Danube valley.

    Early Christian Roman tomb, in Brestovik, a 4th‑century burial chamber preserved beside the modern road.

    The Geotopographical Pyramid in Udovice, a mid‑20th‑century surveying marker set above the river terraces.

    Villa "Zlatni breg", the Obrenović dynasty's summer residence overlooking the Danube vineyards. 

    The Museum of Smederevo, displaying finds from the Roman, medieval, and Ottoman layers of the region.

    Smederevo Fortress, the vast 15th‑century citadel dominating the Danube bank.

    Karađorđe's mulberry tree, a living witness to the First Serbian Uprising.

    Old cemetery of Smederevo, a quiet hillside burial ground with its 15th-century Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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    T1 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Highest point
    246 m
    Lowest point
    69 m
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    26.5 km
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    Safety information

    At this stage, no specific safety precautions are required.

    Tips and suggestions

    Accommodation in Smederevo:
    • Hostel Lord House
    • Vila Royal
    • Privatni smeštaj "Vila Aleksandar"
    • Marilyn Apartments
    • Skobaljski konaci
    • Hotel Car
    • BB Dvor
    • Privatni smeštaj "Konak"
    • Prenoćište "Kruna

    For vegetarian options, see happycow.net here

    Roadbook

    From Grocka, the trail follows the Danube’s quiet shoreline to Brestovik, where it turns inland and begins climbing through low hills along the watershed. The route passes the small hamlet of Kamedol and joins the old Carski put—the “Imperial Road,” a historic track threading through orchards heavy with apples, peaches, and grapes. These hills feed into Udovice, the main collection point for the region’s fruit harvest, where tractors and small trucks move steadily between farms and packing stations. From Udovice, the trail continues toward Smederevo along a gravel road that occasionally opens onto broad, shimmering views of the Danube, guiding the walker toward the great fortress city downstream.
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    Rančić Family House, Grocka
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    Vila Zlatni breg
    The Old Cemetery, Smederevo
    Karadjordje's mulberry, Smederevo
    Crkva Svetog Georgija
    Smederevo Museum
    Smederevo Fortress

    Public transport

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

    Smederevo. You can easily get from Belgrade to Smederevo by  bus from the BAS - central bus station in Belgrade

    Directions

    Gročka from Belgrade,  check for busses at polazak.rs here
    • The route Belgrade (Beograd) - Grocka has up to 131 departures per day depending on the date. The distance between these two locations is approximately 22 km, and the journey takes from 35 minutes to 49 minutes, depending on the carrier. The first departure is at 04:10, and the last at 23:35.

    Smederevo  from Belgrade, check busses on polazak.rs here

    • The route Belgrade (Beograd) - Smederevo has up to 35 departures per day, depending on the date. The distance between these two locations is approximately 49 km, and the journey takes from 0h 54min to 1h 15min, depending on the carrier. The first departure is at 05:30, and the last at 22:30

    Taxi Smederevo:

    • Bravo taxi: +381 26 672 700 ; +381 600 672 700 ; +381 641 702 525
    • Best taxi: +381 264 103 254 ; +381 642 222 183
    • Taxi Boy: +381 26  618 218
    • Pink: +381 26 653 333 ; +381 645 552 616
    • Pepsi: +381 648 579 000

    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

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    44.670699, 20.717182
    DMS
    44°40'14.5"N 20°43'01.9"E
    UTM
    34T 477582 4946409
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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.

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    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    26.5 km
    Duration
    6:45 h
    Ascent
    330 m
    Descent
    343 m
    Highest point
    246 m
    Lowest point
    69 m
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