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Ravanica Monastery, SenjePhoto: Maja1407, CC BY-SA, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Manastir_Ravanica,_Senje.jpg#/media/File:Manastir_Ravanica,_Senje.jpg
The route passes Ravanica Monastery and Senje before arriving at Ćuprija.
Founded in the 1370s by Prince Lazar, Ravanica Monastery is one of the most important monuments of medieval Serbia and a masterpiece of the Morava architectural school. The monastery became the burial place of Prince Lazar after his death at the Battle of Kosovo and served as an important spiritual and cultural centre throughout the Ottoman period.
Near Senje lies one of Serbia’s oldest coal-mining regions. The Senje Coal Mine, opened in the nineteenth century, played a significant role in the industrialisation of modern Serbia and still preserves historic mining buildings.
Descending into the broad Velika Morava valley, the trail rejoins the historic route of the Via Militaris, followed for centuries by Roman legions, Byzantine armies, Ottoman caravans, and modern travellers moving between Central Europe and Constantinople.
The stage ends in Ćuprija, a town whose name derives from the Turkish word köprü (“bridge”), reflecting its historic role as a crossing point over the Velika Morava River.
Author’s recommendation
Ravanica Monastery is one of the most important monuments of medieval Serbia.
Museum “Horreum Margi – Ravno”, a small local museum presenting finds from the Roman fort and early medieval settlement.
Kastrum Horreum Margi, the site of the Roman military base that once guarded the Morava crossing.
Popović House, a preserved 19th‑century town residence showing the traditional urban architecture of the Morava region.
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
Accommodation in Cuprija:- Duo Pro Apartments
- Sunce
- Hotel Plaza
- Cruiser Hotel
- Centre Apartment
- Boulevard Apartments Cuprija
- Plava Laguna
Restaurants:
- Gurman Ćaka (recommended)
- Plava Laguna
Roadbook
Ćuprija's history reaches back to Roman times, when it was founded as Horreum Margi—Horreum meaning granary and Margi referring to the Morava, which the Romans called Margus. Standing on the great road between Constantinople and Rome, the fort served as a military base with a shield‑making workshop and achieved the status of municipium before AD 224. In 505, Roman forces here were defeated by the Goths and Huns under the command of Mundo, a descendant of Attila. Under Slavic rule, the settlement became known as Ravno, “flat,” reflecting its position in the level river plain. Several local names—including Paljane, Isakovo, and the river Mirosava—recall the major clash of autumn 1191 between the Serbs under Stefan Nemanja and the Byzantines under Isaac II Angelos. In the 15th century, Ćuprija entered the Ottoman Empire, and after its conquest, the Turks built a bridge—köprü—from which the town ultimately took its name, anchoring this long‑settled crossroads on the Morava.
Muzej "Horreum Margi - Ravno", Ćuprija
Popović House, Ćuprija
Public transport
Paljane is a small village without its own transport hub, so hikers usually reach it via Ćuprija, the nearest town along the Belgrade–Niš rail corridor. Many travellers arrange a short taxi transfer from Ćuprija Centre directly to Paljane to begin the stage.Ćuprija is well connected, with frequent regional buses and trains linking the town to Belgrade and Niš along Serbia’s main north–south corridor. For tight connections or late arrivals, taxis from the town centre provide the most reliable transport.
Directions
Ćuprija - Belgrade by bus: check polazak.rs hereĆuprija - Belgrade by train: check Timetable - Serbian Train: srbvoz.rs/redvoznje/en here
Taxi Ćuprija: https://taxi.cu.rs/cuprija/
- Dulle035: +381 62 680 933 (English spoken)
Coordinates
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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