Belgrade ‘Runseeing’ Tour

This 10k ‘runseeing’ tour of Belgrade is easy to follow and has a nice variety: the largely pedestrianized historic centre, the upscale Dorćol neighborhood, parks, a historic fortress, and riverfront paths. We cover mainly the older part of Belgrade, rather than the post-WW2 communist era New Belgrade on the river’s left bank. Historic Belgrade is a mix of neoclassical, Ottoman, and Soviet-era architecture, with the waterfront sporting more modern buildings.

Start at Republic Square, a classic European plaza, and take Terazije headed south. You’ll run through Pionirski park and then the impressive Tasmajdan Park, a nice green space with a 500m tartan running track, additional paths, and a sports complex. Head back toward the centre, passing the neoclassical National Assembly building. Take Braće Jugovića, passing through the university and Studentski Park. Next, head east through the upscale Dorćol neighborhood. Our route uses Cara Uroša for 1 km toward the river, but you can explore the other neighborhood streets. C. Uroša accesses the path along the Danube River, which you’ll run for 1 km around the confluence with the Sava River.

At the Bastion of St. James, head up the hill to cut through Kalemegdan, a large, hilly park featuring a historic fortress, extensive walking paths, and great views. The park is divided into three sections: park, Upper Town, and Down Town. You can create your own route here and add some km. The Down Town (closer to the commercial centre) is flatter and has some wide allée type paths, especially around the Monument of Gratitude to France. Use Kneza Mihaila to complete the route, passing historic buildings, the Museum of Contemporary Serbian Art, and the Serbian National Museum.

Add-Ons: Additional paths in Kalemegdan, or along the river. Can also use Zemunski Bridge to access New Belgrade.