Miroc hiking, Veliki Strbac-Djerdap Gorge

• Djerdap
• Hiking
• Eastern Serbia
• One-day
• Boat ride

The Miroč mountain includes several peaks. Mountain peak Strbac, as the highest peak of Miroc that rises above the narrowest part of the Danube in Europe. Veliki and Mali Strbac are nature reserves and the most attractive parts of the Djerdap National Park, with diverse and relict vegetation. A one-day hiking tour from the Ploče viewpoint to the top of Veliki Štrbac at 767 m with magnificent views of the mighty Danube.

After the hiking tour, we can organize a cruise through the most attractive part of the Djerdap gorge, where you will enjoy a fantastic sunset.

Additional notes:

• Equipment for Miroč hiking tour: Deep hiking shoes with Vibram soles or deep comfortable sports shoes with stronger soles, adequate clothing according to the weather conditions. A backpack with the necessary mountaineering equipment for a one-day action. We also recommend hiking poles, and sun protection (glasses, cream with UV factor, porridge, hat). Be sure to bring enough water (1.5 l) and some food (snacks, sandwiches, fruit).
• Information about a hiking trail:
  • Length: 16km
  • Total ascend/descend: around 800 m
  • Category: moderate
  • Duration: around 6h-7h with breaks
• If someone wants an easier tour, there is a possibility to shorten the trail, where you would hike a total of 10 km and wait for the rest of the group at the starting point.
• Djerdap Gorge Cruise: after the hiking tour, in agreement with the group, a cruise through the Đerdap gorge can be organized through the most attractive part of the Djerdap gorge, where we pass through Veliki and Mali Kazan, next to the Mrakonija monastery, Hajduk mill, Decebal Rex sculpture, and Trajan's Plaque. The surcharge for the cruise is paid on the spot and costs 1500 dinars (for a minimum of 10 applicants).
• Price is for members of "Explore Serbia". You can find membership information here. For those who do not have a membership card, the price is 4700 dinars.
• Own transportation: in case you come by your own transport, the price of the tour is 2500 dinars (with Explore Serbia membership cards) or 3500 dinars (for those who do not have a membership card).
• The tour is organized for at least 19 registered passengers.
• In case of 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.

• 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 Miroč mountain

It is one of the richest mountains in Serbia by number of caves, coves and hollows, as well as other speleological formations. There are more than sixty speleological locations on this mountain, some of which have already been researched, such as Lazareva Cave, while others, due to the inaccessibility and interior and other numerous obstacles, can be accessed only with full speleological equipment, therefore they have not yet been fully explored.

Since ancient times, Miroc has had a very important strategic role due to its geographical position and configuration of the terrain. The main road Via Danubius extended over the mountain. For that reason, it contained a number of buildings whose purpose was the protection of this Roman road. Many legends and tales describe folk heroes as the masters of this mountain.

The organizer of the tour is the travel agency Explore Balkans doo. With this program is valid Rulebook on conducting tours by Explore Balkans doo. According to Article 79 of the Law on Tourism, protection is not provided for one-day tours in terms of travel guarantees.