Discover Sainovina
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A circular hike of around 14 km starts in Sainovina and takes you over three peaks. In the wider regional area around Ĺ ljivovica, woodcarving, an old watermill and the Rakijada add cultural attractions to the hiking focus. This lets you distinguish between a specific nature experience in Sainovina and cultural attractions in the surrounding area when planning your trip.
Sainovina at a glance
- A circular hike starting in Sainovina is around 14 km long and includes about 450 metres of elevation gain.
- The route passes over Veliko brdo (1,087 m), Malinjak (1,019 m) and Savino brdo (1,133 m).
- The wider regional area is home to, among other places, the gallery and workshop of Miladin Lekić and the Tijanić Watermill in Šljivovica.
Which hike starts in Sainovina?
The circular hike passes over Veliko brdo, Malinjak and Savino brdo. When planning, both the route’s length of around 14 kilometres and the elevation gain of about 450 metres are relevant. The peak figures indicate the elevation of each mountain, while the elevation gain refers to the ascent specified for the hike. So consider these figures separately when comparing the hike with other plans for your day. This gives you a more concrete guide than distance alone, without drawing conclusions about your personal walking time from a single figure.
What cultural attractions are there in the surrounding area?
In Šljivovica, in Braneško Polje, you’ll find the gallery and workshop of self-taught woodcarver Miladin Lekić, next to the Užice–Višegrad highway. Lekić makes unusual wooden sculptures using a chainsaw, chisel, hammer and file. The gallery is on the main road leading to Sainovina and Šljivovica. If you’d like to visit the gallery or workshop, check in advance whether visits are possible.
The restored Tijanić Watermill in Šljivovica is over 150 years old and still has its original millstone. It mills flour for the local population. The academic painter Jelena Tijanić Savić occasionally uses the mill as an exhibition space. This brings together a preserved historic structure, ongoing local use and occasional artistic use in one place. If you’re planning a visit to see an exhibition, check in advance whether a visit is possible.
What does the Rakijada in Ĺ ljivovica offer?
At a Rakijada in Ĺ ljivovica, visitors can watch traditional rakija being made in a ÄŤuÄŤavac still and visit a sales exhibition of healthy food. These activities are part of the festival and depend on it taking place. If the Rakijada is a key reason for your trip, check the dates in advance.
How do you choose the focus of your trip?
Consider whether the hike or, instead, woodcarving, the watermill and the Rakijada should shape your stay.
Discover more destinations: Užice, Kaludjerske Bare, Brdo, Divcibare, Rudine, Bajina Bašta, Nova Varoš, Požega.
FAQ
How do the peak elevations differ from the 450 metres of elevation gain?
The figures of 1,087, 1,019 and 1,133 metres indicate the elevations of the three peaks. The approximately 450 metres is the elevation gain specified for the circular hike.
What kind of wooden sculptures does Miladin Lekić make?
The self-taught woodcarver creates unusual sculptures. He uses a chainsaw, chisel, hammer and file.
What can visitors experience at the Rakijada?
During the festival, visitors can watch traditional rakija being made in a čučavac still and visit a sales exhibition of healthy food. Check the dates if you’re planning to attend the event.
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