The gorge of the Gradac river – hiking in a picturesque area

• Hiking
• One-day
• Summer 2025
• Family friendly
• Western Serbia

The river Gradac and it's gorge represent a real treasure of the Valjevo region. Gradac springs below the mountain Povlen and is one of the cleanest rivers in Europe. It is the richest tributary of the Kolubara in water.

The gorge of the river Gradac is about 22 km long, it is picturesque and extremely rich in wildlife and caves. More than 70 caves have been discovered in the river gorge so far. There are several mills and ponds on the 12 km long river.

We are going on a hiking tour through the gorge to see all its beauty. In the final part of the trail, we will walk from shore to shore, which is the most beautiful part of the gorge and the Gradac River. This part of the trail is 6 km long and can be covered in about 2 hours. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in one of the most beautiful regions of Serbia.

Additional notes:

• Equipment for the Gradac hiking tour: The standard for hiking actions. Hiking shoes or sports shoes with a stronger sole, adequate hiking clothes adapted to the weather conditions, a backpack, bring enough water and some food (snacks, sandwiches, fruit). The river is trampled to the knees several times and it is necessary to bring spare shoes. Shoes or sneakers in which you walk are used to pass through the riverbed because stones are trampled through the riverbed. Flip-flops, water sandals, and shoes for water sports are not recommended!
• Information about a hiking trail:
  • Length: 12 km + 3 km (for those who want to go to the source). At the end of the trail (6 km), we will go through water, where the river is trampled to the knees several times.
  • Total ascend/descend: about 300 m
  • Category: easy, hiking along the riverbed, forest path, partly across the meadow and through the water.
  • Duration: around 5h with breaks
• For the tour realization, it is necessary a minimum of 18 passengers
• Own transportation: If you come with your own transport, the tour price is 2700 dinars.
• In case of an insufficient number of registered passengers or unfavorable weather conditions, the deadline for notification of postponement or cancellation of the tour is 2 days before departure.
• Accident insurance: persons between the ages of 14 and 75 are insured. When registering, and no later than 2 days before the tour, you need to send us your first and last name and your personal number.

• Trip cancellations by passengers: 

  • In case of cancellation of the trip by the passenger, 5 or more days before the tour date, the Agency retains the amount of 20% of the reservation costs.
  • In case the traveler cancels the trip less than 5 days before the trip, the agency reserves the right to the entire amount. In case of replacement by another passenger who is found either by the passenger himself or by the Agency, 90% of the paid amount is returned to the passenger.
  • In case of illness of the passenger and cancellation up to 3 days before the tour, the paid money can be returned or the amount can be transferred for another tour organized by the Agency, and the traveler is obliged to send medical documentation about the illness in writing. In case of illness of the traveler and cancellation less than 3 days before the tour, in addition to sending medical documentation about the illness, the traveler is obliged to compensate the Agency for the incurred costs (transportation and travel organization costs), and part of the money can be refunded.

The gorge of the river Gradac

The river Gradac is the richest tributary of Kolubara in water. It cut a 22.7 km long gorge-canyon valley. Gradac originates from the confluence of the Bukovska river and Zabava and has a length of 28 km and a total drop of 187 meters to the mouth of the Kolubara. The gorge is extremely rich in wildlife and underground forms of karst erosion. The most interesting and most visited picnic areas and beaches are Livadica, Ploče, Kriva vrba, Šareno platno. The Belgrade-Bar railway passes through the gorge of the river Gradac.

The river Gradac and its gorge are also called the Valjevo miracle. It has been officially declared one of the cleanest rivers in Southeast Europe. On the bank of the river, 6 km from Valjevo, there is the monastery of Ćelije, and below it an ethno household with a restaurant.

• The organizer of the tour is the tourist agency Explore Balkans doo, license OTP 22/2024, category A.

  With this program are valid General conditions of travel organizer and Rulebook on conducting tours by Explore Balkans doo.