Pinosava on Avala: Nature and Living Tradition

Pinosava is situated on a slope at the foot of Avala and stretches towards the northwest. This gives the village a clearly identifiable landscape setting along with historical and cultural features. Anyone looking for accommodation for a stay in this area can choose between nature experiences on Avala and discoveries in the village.

Avala’s Natural Setting and Paths for Active Days

The protected natural area of Avala includes part of Pinosava’s cadastral territory. This portion accounts for 1.0% of the protected area’s total surface. Avala itself is more than four-fifths forested, predominantly with deciduous trees and partly with conifers. This protected area provides a habitat for many plant and animal species found in Serbia.

For planning your day, Avala offers several well-developed and signposted excursion and hiking trails. This opens up different possibilities: You can focus your stay more on exercise and forest landscapes or combine the trails with cultural impressions in Pinosava. Especially when travelling with children, this allows you to choose between a more active day in nature and a shorter visit to the village without losing sight of the destination’s character.

Church, Bell Tower and Local History

The Church of the Holy Apostle Mark stands in the courtyard of the old school in Pinosava. The school was built in 1907 through the voluntary work of the villagers. Regular services have been held in the church since the first liturgy in 2005. A specific opening time is also provided for your visit: the church is open daily from 08:00 to 18:00.

The old bell tower of Pinosava is also part of the village’s historic appearance. It was built in 1925 and restored in 2024. The history of the name goes back further: Until the middle of the 16th century, Pinosava was known as Kolari; afterwards, the village was called Pinosava. This chronological context also makes the village interesting for travellers who want to consider not only landscapes but also regional history when planning their holiday.

Traditions and Special Experiences

On 9 May 2026, Pinosava hosted the fourth edition of the folklore festival “Markovdanski Susreti”. In addition, a Litija procession takes place on the first Thursday after the Feast of the Holy Trinity. The two references show different sides of cultural life: the festival represents a public folklore event, while the procession is linked to a religious custom of the village.

The “Aleksandar” Equestrian Club is also part of Pinosava’s documented history. For years, in cooperation with the Municipality of Voždovac, the club organised therapeutic riding for sick children and children with developmental disabilities.

Pinosava as a Starting Point

From Slavija, Pinosava can be reached by bus 33 or trams 9, 10 and 14 to Trošarina. From there, bus routes 400, 401, 402, 403, 405, 407 and 408 run to Pinosava. This connection is a helpful point of reference if you want to coordinate your choice of holiday apartment or holiday home with your journey and planned excursions. The location at the foot of Avala is particularly suitable for a stay that brings together nature trails, local history and regional traditions.

More Places to Consider in the Surrounding Area

For further planning, you can also look at Veliko Selo, Beli Potok, Kaluđerica, Ugrinovci, Dobanovci, Vrčin, Stojnik and Zemun. This allows you to compare Pinosava with other potential destinations without limiting your accommodation search to a single idea of a location.

For the overarching travel overview: Belgrade.