Bicycling and bicycle paths in Belgrade

With its eleven hills, steep streets, roads that sometimes have the word danger written all over them, and (car) drivers who somehow fail to see bicyclists, Belgrade is unfortunately not in the top ten bicycle-friendly cities around. Still, all is not lost, as there are two long bicycle paths along the Sava riverbank.

The path on the old Belgrade side leads from Dorcol, goes by the city center and ends up in Ada Ciganlija. The New Belgrade path will get you from the Old city, Zemun, following the river bank, all the way to Blok 45 in New Belgrade.

Since New Belgrade doesn’t have any hills, the streets are wide and generally in a very good condition, its possible to ride a bike practically everywhere in the area, the only problem being that there are few things to see apart from block after block of big ugly buildings.
While you’re cruising along the river on the New Belgrade side, check out the numerous floating restaurants cafes and clubs, maybe you’ll see an interesting one where you can come and relax in the evening.

Also worth mentioning is the path that goes around the Ada Ciganlija island, a leisure and sports area that is almost completely car-free. The path is in very good condition, going through the woods on one side, and along the pebble beach on the other. In summer you will find it particularly difficult finding your way through the millions of people on the beach-side, so avoid driving there between 12 and 18 PM.

In case of flat tire or loose wire, look for one of the bicycle services along both paths.

Usefull info:
www.eurovelo.org
Freebiking Serbia
Mountainbiking Serbia






photo by rudlavibizon

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