Near Novi Sad
Fruška Gora Novice Loop from Popovica
A day in the forest above Novi Sad, on one of the shorter courses of the Fruška Gora Marathon.
Quick answer
A 16 km loop from Popovica, the start of the Fruška Gora Marathon, on the edge of Novi Sad. Expect about four and a half hours. Download the GPX, because we could not confirm that the event waymarks are kept up all year.
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Elevation
Quick facts
- Type
- Loop
- Start
- Popovica, above Novi Sad (about 306 m)
- Highest point
- about 526 m
- Grade from
- our estimate from distance and climb
- Water
- Not confirmed outside the marathon; carry all you need
- Waymarks
- Tagged as a green heart symbol in OpenStreetMap; not confirmed on the ground
- Best season
- Spring to autumn; April for the marathon
- Walked by our team
- Not yet. This guide uses published route data
- Data checked
- 1 Nov 2026, online
The route
- Start and finish at Popovica, on the outskirts of Novi Sad.
- The course is the marathon’s “Novice East” route.
- It is the shortest of the eastern courses, which makes it a good sample of the mountain.
Getting to the start
Popovica is the start of the marathon, on the outskirts of Novi Sad. Novi Sad is about 36 minutes from Belgrade by fast train, then take a taxi up to Popovica. See also our Near Novi Sad guide.
Before you go
- The 2027 marathon starts on Saturday 24 April, with organised transport from Novi Sad. Expect crowds on the trail that weekend.
- Aid stations only exist during the event.
- Combine it with a night in Novi Sad or Sremski Karlovci.
Read our mountain safety basics too. For any emergency in Serbia, call 112.
Where to stay
Novi Sad is the natural base, with the trail at the edge of town.
See hotelsFrequently asked questions
Is this trail waymarked?
OpenStreetMap lists a green heart symbol, and the organiser publishes the course. We have not checked the marks on the ground, so use the GPX.
Do I need to enter the marathon to walk it?
No. You can walk it any day. Entry only matters if you want the event with its aid stations.
Sources
- Fruška Gora Marathon: Novice East course
- Route line: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
- Elevation chart: NASA SRTM data, via OpenTopoData
Checked 1 Nov 2026. Trails, marks and access change, and you walk at your own risk. Confirm conditions locally before you set out.
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