Discover Zuce
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Zuce combines trails through the local landscape with a clearly defined summit destination on Avala: Route ST403 runs through the settlement, while Avala Trail 3 begins at the “Put za Zuce” bus stop and ends at the Monument to the Unknown Hero.
Zuce at a glance
- Avala Trail 3 leads to the monument at the summit of Avala, at an altitude of 506 m.
- ST403 Avala–Gročka passes through Zuce and is a stage of the Sultan's Trail.
- The oldest written mention of Zuce dates back to an Ottoman census from 1528.
What kind of nature characterizes the area?
Avala is home to around 600 plant species. In the area around Zuce, Avala is predominantly forested: oak forests are the most common, with montane beech forests found to a lesser extent.
In the area around Zuce, 67 bird species are regularly observed on Avala, including 21 protected species.
A historical ethnographic description reproduced in 2013 depicts Zuce in the direction of Avala as having long slopes with streams running between them. It identifies Gleđevac, Vranovac and Konopljište as significant streams in Zuce.
Which hiking trails are the main focus?
Avala Trail 3 begins at the “Put za Zuce” bus stop and ends at the Monument to the Unknown Hero on the summit of Avala, at an altitude of 506 m. The monument is also listed as a notable place along the route. There are three drinking fountains along the way. Check the latest information about trail conditions and fountains before setting out: trail conditions can change seasonally, and facilities may be temporarily unavailable or changed.
Route ST403 Avala–Gročka passes through Zuce along local roads and trails, past orchards, fields and scattered woodland. It is a stage of section ST4 of the Sultan's Trail, an international long-distance hiking trail from Vienna to Istanbul. Unlike the clearly identified summit destination of Avala Trail 3, ST403 describes a route through the local landscape and is also part of a long-distance trail. If you plan to take this route, check the current trail route before setting out.
What should you know about bus route 403?
Bus route 403 stops in Zuce at, among other places, “Zuce / Centar” and “Zuce / Crkva”. Bus route 403 and hiking route ST403 Avala–Gročka are separate services; their similar names refer to public transport and a hiking route, respectively. Check the latest timetable before departure, as stop names and service patterns can change.
What historical and culinary connections are there?
The Serbian Orthodox Church of the “Hram Nerukotvorenog Lika Gospodnjeg” is located in Zuce and was consecrated on 11 August 2002. An episcopal liturgy was celebrated there for the feast of Ognjena Marija on 30 July.
An ethnographic account from 1996 cites an Ottoman census from 1528 as the oldest written mention of Zuce, where the settlement appears as “Torkol (Zuce)”.
A 2013 report in the newspaper Politika described young Zučki cheese as the best-known local product. The cream is not skimmed off during its production. This description reflects the product's connection with Zuce at the time.
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FAQ
Where does Avala Trail 3 begin and end?
It begins at the “Put za Zuce” bus stop and ends at the Monument to the Unknown Hero on the summit of Avala, at an altitude of 506 m.
What kind of landscape does ST403 Avala–Gročka pass through?
The route passes through Zuce along local roads and trails, through orchards, fields and scattered woodland.
What is known about Zučki cheese?
A 2013 report in the newspaper Politika described the young cheese as the best-known local product; the cream is not skimmed off during its production.
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