Bicycling - race through Serbia

Bicycle Alliance of Serbia(BSS) has registered a large number of cycling club sand several clubs for mountain cycling. The country organize a large number of competitions in various disciplines and categories, but the most important is the international cycling race”Race through Serbia”, founded in 1939. The race takes place in June and has about 300 international participants. Occurs along the Danube River is 1,040 km long asphalt, passing through Serbia and bears the EuroVeloroad 6, which means that itis on the Atlantic-Black Searoad, the European Cyclists Federation(ECF). Mountain biking trail sexist in Zlatibor, Mokra Gora, Tara mounta in Homolje, Stara Planina, etc…

Apart from providing entertainment for cyclists, the serbian’s landscape is versatile and perfect with its stunning valleys, gorges, rivers and especially with the traditional hospitality of the Serbian people.

The section of the Danube Bike Trail (DBT) through Serbia bears the designation EuroVelo-Route 6which means that it lies on the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) Atlantic – Black Sea route.

The signpost system on the DBT in Serbia is unique in its conception and design compared to the systems in other Danube countries and in some respects it is unique in Europe. The signpost system in Serbia and the Cartography Huber printed map correspond to and complement one another. It is thanks to this that Serbia is attaining to the standards of cycle tourism in Danube countries such as Germany and Austria.

DBT signposts in Serbia:

• marked length: main route 668 km, alternative routes and detours around 370 km – a total ofaround 1040 km
• numbered junctions: around 460
• number of signposts: around 950

On the DBT in Serbia there are three categories of route:

• Main route – the most beautiful and peaceful, but also includes unpaved and packed earth stretches along river embankments
• Alternative routes – always on paved roads, a way to avoid unpaved stretches on the main route
• Detours – recommended for those who have the time and inclination to stray from the Danube