Miroč hiking - ascent to Veliki Strbac and Djerdap gorge

• Djerdap
• Hiking
• Eastern Serbia
• One-day
• Spring 2025
• Boat ride

Miroč Mountain is part of the Carpathian arc and one of the most mystical places in Eastern Serbia. For centuries, this mountain has been a source of legends, as well as a refuge for rare plant and animal species. Covered with dense forests and interspersed with rocky ridges, Miroč is a natural gem that holds silence, wilderness, and a wealth of biological diversity.

Miroč Mountain is characterized by the Štrbac peaks, which rise above the Djerdap Gorge and its narrowest part of the Danube in Europe. Veliki (Big) and Mali (Small) Štrbac are nature reserves and the most attractive parts of the Đerdap National Park, boasting diverse and relic vegetation.

Embark on an unforgettable hike through the heart of Djerdap National Park to one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Serbia – the peak Veliki Štrbac (767 m), which towers over the deepest and narrowest part of the Danube in Europe. The trail leads from the Ploče viewpoint through the nature reserve, all the way to Veliki Štrbac, offering a magnificent view of the Djerdap Gorge and the mighty Danube. This is one of those sights that remain etched in memory forever.

To end the day, we offer an option for a panoramic boat ride through the Djerdap Gorge, passing through its most attractive part. During this ride, you will have the chance to enjoy a fantastic sunset that will complete this unique experience.

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 7 hours 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.
• Panoramic ride by tourist boat through the Djerdap gorge: After the hiking tour, by agreement with the group, a boat ride through the most attractive part of the Đerdap Gorge can be organized. The route includes passing through Veliki and Mali Kazan, near the Mrakonija Monastery, Hajdučka Vodenica, the Decebal Rex sculpture, and Trajan's Plaque. The additional cost for the boat ride is 1,800 RSD and is paid on-site (for a minimum of 10 participants).
• Own transportation: in case you come with your transport, the price of the tour is 3300 dinars.
• The tour is organized for at least 18 registered passengers.
• Transportation from Novi Sad: The surcharge is 1200 dinars. Another option is to take the train to the Tošin Bunar railway station in New Belgrade, 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 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 are valid General conditions of travel organizer and Rulebook on conducting tours by Explore Balkans doo.