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Farm, VukanjaPhoto: Max Smits, Sultans Trail - a European Cultural Route
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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 Vukanja before arriving at Grebac.
moderate
Distance 12.7 km
3:55 h
549 m
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699 m
411 m
Leaving Ribarska Banja, the trail continues along the wooded slopes of the Jastrebac passes through the village of Vukanja, following local roads and tracks through a landscape of cultivated fields, orchards, and scattered woodland and ascends again onto the Jastrebac Mountains to end at the saddle between the Great Jastrebac and Little Jastrebac on either side and the wider basin of the South Morava valley down ahead. and the city of Niš, further on along the Via Militaris to Constantinople.
The stage ends in Grebač, a small mountain settlement in the Jastrebac, on the edge of the southern Morava plain.
Author’s recommendation
In the village of Vukanja, there is a small shop for refreshments.
At the saddle between the Large and Small Jastrebac is a freshwater spring, "Cesma Grebac".
Also consider Čubura, 8,2km farther along the trail, for accommodation.
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moderate
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moderate
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Highest point
699 m
Lowest point
411 m
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Safety information
At this stage, no specific safety precautions are required.Tips and suggestions
Accommodation at Cesma Grebac:- Zeleni Raj
Accommodation in Čubura:
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Etno selo Čubura
Restaurant in Čubura:
- Etno Kuća Stamenko
Roadbook
From Ribarska Banja, the trail climbs gently into the wooded hills of Jastrebac, following quiet forest paths and open ridgelines that offer glimpses back toward the Rasina valley. The ascent is steady but never harsh, moving through a landscape of beech and oak before emerging onto more open ground at Vukanja as the massif begins to divide. The route continues toward Grebač, the saddle nestled between Great Jastrebac and Little Jastrebac, where the two peaks frame a broad, airy pass. This peaceful high point marks a natural transition between the spa valley behind and the deep mountain forest, a quiet mountain crossing shaped by centuries of travel through these hills.
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Hammam, Ribarska BanjaPublic transport
Ribarska Banja is connected to Kruševac by regular local buses running throughout the day, making the return journey straightforward after completing the stage. Services depart from the small Ribarska Banja stop near the spa complex and arrive at the Kruševac Bus Station in around twenty minutes. Taxis are readily available at the spa for quick transfers back to Kruševac or onward travel toward Niš.Grebač is a remote mountain saddle between Great and Little Jastrebac with no public transport.
Directions
Ribarska Banja - Kruševac, by bus, check the timetable on polazak.rs here.Taxi Ribarska Banja: taxiyo.com, check for options here
Coordinates
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43.425714, 21.506264
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43°25'32.6"N 21°30'22.6"E
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34T 540978 4808215
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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.Difficulty
T1
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
12.7 km
Duration
3:55 h
Ascent
549 m
Descent
439 m
Highest point
699 m
Lowest point
411 m
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