Walking Routes in Pomoravlje District
Short walks are the way to see Pomoravlje District on foot, because the district has no historic old quarter and its sights are spread out. The routes below are ordered from easiest to most demanding, and each one pairs with a nearby attraction. Costs are in Serbian dinars (RSD).
Easiest: Jagodina town
Jagodina stands on the flat Velika Morava plain, so streets are level and a loop of the centre needs no special gear. Build the walk around the Museum of Naive and Marginal Art at Boška Đuričića 10. Its closing times are 18:00 from Tuesday to Friday, 16:00 on Saturday and 15:00 on Sunday, so start earlier at weekends. The museum’s site has the latest information.
Easy: Đurđevo Brdo park
The park lies around 2 km from the centre and holds the zoo, with the wax museum close by. It makes a relaxed stroll away from traffic. Because each attraction sets its own times, look them up ahead of your visit.
Moderate: underground at Resava Cave
This is a guided walk rather than a hike. The route follows about 800 m of a cave that stretches roughly 4.5 km in all. Departures run on a 45 minute cycle between 08:30 and 15:30, and adults pay 700 RSD. Warm clothing matters, since the cave is cold and damp, and flat shoes with grip help on wet steps. Details are on the operator’s page .
Moderate: Lisine footpath
From the Lisine natural monument, about 20 km east of Despotovac, a footpath leads to the Veliki Buk waterfall, around 20 m high. Because of the protection status, keep to the path, carry out your rubbish and keep clear of the water’s edge, where rock can be slick.
Harder to plan: Vrelo Grze
Vrelo Grze is a natural monument of the third category on the Grza river. The Paraćin Tourist Organisation looks after it, and the distance from Paraćin is roughly 15 to 25 km, so ask for directions locally before setting off. Trails here suit a quiet half day.
Monastery grounds
Manasija, Ravanica and Kalenić are living monasteries, and their grounds can be walked as part of a visit. Cover shoulders and knees, ask before photographing a church interior and speak softly. The Manasija ramparts are being restored until 2027, so parts of the walls may be closed.
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, water, a warm layer for the cave and a map on your phone are enough, since signs outside towns are often Cyrillic only. Despotovac, Manasija and the cave need a car or an organised tour.
Read more: Sightseeing in Pomoravlje District describes each landmark, and the 4 day Serbia itinerary offers a wider plan.
Booking help
Look for guided walks near Jagodina on GetYourGuide .