Moravica District · Serbia
Ovčar-Kablar Gorge Road
23Čačak to Požega
The West Morava cuts a spectacular 15 km gorge between Ovčar (985 m) and Kablar (889 m), carving three meanders so pronounced the river doubles back on itself, the road threading past a dozen monasteries, the 'Serbian Mount Athos'.
Leaving Čačak west, road 23 enters the gorge where the walls close in and the river begins its first meander, alternating riverbank shelf and short tunnels past monastery entrances cut into the hillside, completing three full river loops before relaxing toward Požega.
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GorgeValleyForest
Best seasons
SpringSummerAutumn
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Ovčar-Kablar Gorge Road on the map21.1 mi · point to point
ČačakStart · Moravica District
PožegaEnd · Moravica District
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Character
Corners22bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient8%≈ 1-in-13
Climb377 mtotal ascent
Summit331 mhighest point of the line · 1,086 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 21Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%240.5 – 331 mPoints of interest2 stops
- Devojačka Stena (Maiden’s Rock)Viewpoint9.6 mi in
- Monument to Vojvoda Stepa StepanovićLandmarkat the start
Hazards
- Narrow sections with oncoming traffic
- Monastery traffic and pedestrians
Sources
“The rocky peaks provide a breathtaking panorama and vistas of the West Morava River meanders and green oasis of the river gorge.”
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Driving the Ovčar-Kablar Gorge Road: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Ovčar-Kablar Gorge Road?
Ovčar-Kablar Gorge Road runs 21.1 miles (34 km) and takes about 40 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Ovčar-Kablar Gorge Road to drive?
We rate it easy: 22 corners, a maximum gradient of 8%, and a tightness of 4 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Ovčar-Kablar Gorge Road?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best.
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