South Kučaj and Grza Spring

• Hiking
• Eastern Serbia
• One-day
• Winter 2025

The Kučaj Mountains stretch between the Resava and Zlotska Rivers and Crni Timok. They belong to the group of Carpathian-Balkan mountains, they are mainly built of slate and limestone, so there are numerous karst landforms, such as caves, coves, and pits. The entire area of the Kučaj Mountains is a real challenge for adventurers and lovers of caves and speleology. The Kučaj mountains are also the largest uninhabited area in Serbia. The area is also rich in cultural and historical heritage, since prehistoric times.

South Kučaj is part of the huge mountain massif of the Kučaj Mountains, known for its dense forests, hidden springs, and deep canyons. This area is one of the last true wildernesses in Serbia, with sparsely populated areas and rich flora and fauna. It is one of the least explored but most beautiful mountain areas in Serbia. This vast wooded area hides numerous natural gems, one of the most famous being Grza Spring, the source of a crystal clear mountain river that forms beautiful waterfalls and cascades. The path around the hot spring passes through dense beech forest and limestone rocks, giving a feeling of untouched wilderness.

On this hiking tour, we will follow a circular path to the peak of Vis at 873 m, which is one of the most beautiful viewpoints in South Kučaj. Towards the beginning of spring, the spring of Grze has an increased flow of water. You will enjoy the sounds of nature waking up, the clarity of the river, and fresh greenery.

Additional notes:

• Equipment for the South Kučaj and Grza Spring tour: Deep hiking shoes, backpack, and layered clothing adapted to weather conditions, we recommend poles, bring enough water (1.5-2 l), and some food (snacks, sandwiches, fruit).
• Information about a hiking trail:
  • Length: 14 km
  • Total ascent and descent: about 500 m
  • Category: easy-moderate
  • Duration: about 5 to 6 hours with breaks
• A minimum of 18 registrants is required for the realization of the South Kučaj and Grza Spring tour.
• Own transportation: If you come with your own transport, the tour price is 3000 dinars.
• Transportation from Novi Sad: the surcharge is 1200 dinars. Another option is to take the train to the Novi Beograd railway station, where you can wait for our transport. You can see the timetable here.
• Accident insurance: in order for this type of insurance to be active, you need to send us your personal number (JMBG) when registering.
• 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 3 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 organizer of the tour is the travel agency Explore Balkans doo. With this program are valid General conditions of travel organizer and 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.