Ovčar-Kablar Gorge
Ovčar Banja to Kablar Summit
One steady climb from a small spa town to a summit above the meanders of the West Morava.
Quick answer
A 6.4 km climb from the centre of Ovčar Banja (278 m) to the top of Kablar (885 m), in about two and a half hours. It is graded easy, but it is all uphill and has no water. Come back the same way for about 13 km in total.
Route map
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Elevation
Quick facts
- Type
- One way
- Start
- Centre of Ovčar Banja (278 m)
- Highest point
- 885 m
- Grade from
- Hiking Federation of Serbia
- Water
- None on the route; carry at least 1.5 litres
- Waymarks
- Red and white waymarks, last repainted in 2019
- Best season
- Spring to autumn; summer heat is best avoided at midday
- Walked by our team
- Not yet. This guide uses published route data
- Data checked
- 1 Nov 2026, online
The route
- Walk from the centre of Ovčar Banja on the paved road towards Nikolje Monastery and the Kablar hut.
- From the hut, enter the forest and climb to the houses of the hamlet of Čvrkići, between meadows and fields.
- Past the Čvrkić farm stay, return to the forest for the final climb to the summit.
Getting to the start
Ovčar Banja is in the gorge near Čačak. A car is the simple option, and the town has parking near the start.
Before you go
- Nikolje Monastery is right by the route and worth a short stop.
- Sources give the summit as 885 m or 889 m. We use the federation’s figure.
- The federation sheet recommends the map “Planinarske staze Ovčara i Kablara” at 1:20,000.
Read our mountain safety basics too. For any emergency in Serbia, call 112.
Where to stay
Ovčar Banja itself or nearby Čačak make a simple base.
See hotelsFrequently asked questions
How long is the round trip?
About 12.8 km with 607 m of climbing. Allow four to five hours with breaks.
Is there water on the way?
The federation lists no drinking water on the route, so bring your own.
Sources
- Hiking Federation of Serbia: Kablar
- 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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