The Šargan Eight

The Šargan Eight train journey in Serbia offers a unique and enchanting experience through the picturesque landscapes of the Balkans. This narrow-gauge heritage railway, traversing the stunning Šargan Mountain, is a testament to engineering brilliance and a window into Serbia's rich cultural and historical tapestry.

Embarking on the Šargan Eight journey is like stepping into a time machine, as vintage steam locomotives or retro diesel engines pull carriages adorned with nostalgic charm. The rhythmic chug of the train sets the pace for a leisurely exploration of Serbia's countryside, where verdant forests, meandering rivers, and quaint villages unfold before your eyes.

The highlight of the journey is undoubtedly the Šargan Eight's unique track layout, featuring a series of switchbacks and tunnels that wind their way up the mountain. As the train navigates these twists and turns, passengers are treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, with each bend revealing a new vista to admire and capture on camera.

Along the route, the train makes a stop at the station of Jatare, where passengers can disembark to stretch their legs and savor local delicacies at the nearby restaurant. The friendly locals add to the charm, welcoming visitors with warm hospitality and stories of the region's rich history.

While the Šargan Eight journey may be relatively short in duration, lasting around two hours, its impact is long-lasting. It offers a glimpse into Serbia's rural life and cultural heritage, leaving travelers with memories to cherish and a deeper appreciation for the beauty of the Balkans. Whether you're a railway enthusiast or simply seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure, the Šargan Eight train journey is an experience not to be missed.

We visited on the 27th December and were lucky to have beautiful sunshine. Being winter the train didn't run the full figure '8' route but it was very pleasant to see the stunning scenery.

very nice attraction. beautiful views. be ready to reserve tickets in advance.

One of a kind experience in Serbia. Small rustic train ride around beautiful landscapes of Mokra Gora. If you are around Drvengrad or visiting Kustendorf, this is a clear must.

It’s very beautiful place!

You should reserve a ticket in case you are visiting during the weekend. We didn't manage to travel by the train, but we drank delicious coffee and admired the view from Mokra Gora station.

Wonder place 🏵🚇🚂

It was a great adventure!!! If you love old railways, you'll never regret:)

Putovanje sa dosta fascinantnih pogleda na prelepu prirodu. Ljubaznost zaposlenih zavisno od osobe do osobe. Na blagajni veoma ljubazno i profesionalno osoblje, dok postoje bahatost i nekultura voznog osoblja-konduktera🙄.

Билеты заранее не покупали. Приехали в будний день, купили билеты на месте, сели в полупустой поезд (у нас был свой личный вагон без соседей), подождали в кафешке отправления и поехали. Невероятно красиво, уютно и расслабленно.

Место интересное. Есть небольшой бесплатный музей, по которому идёшь на верх к железнодорожной станции. Сама станция премиленькая, маленькая и симпатичная. Отсюда отходит туристический поезд, который прокатит вас в винтажных вагонах по национальному парку. Около 2 часов занимает маршрут. Билеты на поезд стоят 1200 динар за взрослого.

Ехали специально что бы прокатиться на ретропоезде🚂 какие чудесные виды 👌 Мы приехали заранее и купили билеты 1200 динар на одного взрослого в две стороны. Поезд классный едет не очень быстро можно успеть полюбоваться пейзажами. В обратную сторону желает остановки по 5 минут и 25 В очень красивых уголках.

Едно интересно доживување патувајќи 2,5 часа со воз од дамнешни времиња и застанувајќи на одредини станици низ Мокра Гора...

Интересное место ! жаль что остановки стали не более 15 минут на станциях. и большинство людей лезут в проходы между вагонами. поэтому близко к проходам сидеть не рекомендуется.

Samo putovanje me vratilo u mladost gdje sam sa takvim,ĆIROM,putovao baki i djedu,odlično a karta za tako nešto nije skupa,pozdrav ljubaznim radnicima,bio je i defekt ali sve rješeno uz šalu.preporučamo svakom da navrati.

Lepo mesto za obići i provozati se vozom. Zanimljivo za decu. Ima i ok restoran i parking. Na 40 tak minuta vožnje od Zlatibora.

Mesto je predivno ,prolazimo kroz najlepše predjele koji spajaju Srpsku Republiku i Srbiju.Ja sam prvi put prošao 1980 godine i došao u predivan grad Šumadije Kragujevac na radnu akciju i ostao sam ovde da živim do danas.

Prelepo iskustvo, jedina zamerka je što nemaju redovne polaske za Višegrad.

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