Devil's Town in 1 day
The whole visit fits into half a day – a day: a bus to Kuršumlija, then bus to Kuršumlija, then taxi/tour to the reserve itself, with enough time on site to add Prolom Banja.
- Transport
- Bus Niš–Kuršumlija
- On site
- about 1 h (40 min trail + springs)
- After the towers
- Prolom Banja on the same mountain
The whole trip fits into half a day – a day, but the order decides how much you fit in: first a bus to Kuršumlija, then bus to Kuršumlija, then taxi/tour to the reserve itself, a visit to the towers and both springs, and only then — time and transport allowing — Prolom Banja on the same mountain.
Kuršumlija, the towers and, time allowing, the spa
Bus from Niš to Kuršumlija — 1 h 20–1 h 38, fare 770–1,240 RSD (~€6.56–10.56, to Kuršumlija).
From the bus station to the reserve itself: bus to Kuršumlija, then taxi/tour. The last leg has no public line and no fixed price — a taxi is arranged in Kuršumlija.
The earth towers and both springs right beside them, about 1 h (40 min trail + springs). Admission €2.98 covers the towers, the springs and the trail together.
Back to the reserve entrance. With arranged transport, continue to Prolom Banja on the same mountain — daily pool pass 1,000 RSD weekdays, 1,200 RSD weekends (€8.52/€10.22).
Back towards Kuršumlija, then by bus to Niš.
Before you go
Short answers to what people ask most before setting out.
Can Devil's Town be done in half a day?
With your own car, yes — the towers, springs and trail take about 1 h (40 min trail + springs). By bus and taxi from Kuršumlija, plan for a full day because of the wait for transport.
Do you need a car?
Not strictly, but it makes the last leg from Kuršumlija easier, since there is no public line — without one it's a taxi or an organised tour.
Is the reserve open in winter?
closed December–March. For the exact best month when it is open, see the when-to-go page.
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