{
  "name": "Ovčar-Kablar Gorge Road",
  "slug": "ovcar-kablar-gorge-road",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/ovcar-kablar-gorge-road/",
  "summary": "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'.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "23"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "Serbia",
    "region": "Moravica District",
    "start": {
      "name": "Čačak",
      "lat": 43.892161,
      "lon": 20.348073
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Požega",
      "lat": 43.846989,
      "lon": 20.035345
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 21.1,
    "lengthKm": 34,
    "driveMinutes": 40,
    "corners": 22,
    "hairpins": 0,
    "maxGradientPercent": 8,
    "summitMetres": 331,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "easy",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 4
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "Narrow sections with oncoming traffic",
    "Monastery traffic and pedestrians"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "gorge",
    "valley",
    "forest"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "Devojačka Stena (Maiden's Rock)",
    "Monument to Vojvoda Stepa Stepanović"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 160
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "Routes - bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line, not copied from other lists; where elevationConfidence is \"approximate\" the 30 m DEM cannot resolve that line and the elevation figures are indicative.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-08-03"
}