29.decembar 2024.
Dates
1 day
Duration
+7
Years
easy
Category
Avala
Location

Avala is a Šumadija mountain and one of the symbols of Belgrade. With the highest peak of 511 m, dense forests of deciduous trees, it is an ideal place to escape to nature. About 20 km away from Belgrade is one of the favorite picnic spots of citizens of Belgrade.

Avala is a protected natural asset with about 600 plant species. In addition to medicinal plant species, some plants are natural rarities, such as zanovet, golden and zelenika. It is well wooded with wild trees, while part of it is under a planted pine forest.

On this pre-New Year's promotional and humanitarian hiking tour, we will follow a circular hiking path from the mountain lodge "Čarapićev Brest" to the monument the Uknown Here and source of Sakinac. The hiking trail leads through preserved forests of oak, beech, cherry, ash, and many other species. You will enjoy the clean air, the smell, and the sounds of nature.

We will end the meeting in the mountain lodge, where we will relax and remember the great moments in 2024. All proceeds from the tour will go to a humanitarian organization SOS Children's Villages Serbia.

DEPARTURE LOCATION Belgrade, parking lot in the municipality of Novi Beograd
DEPARTURE TIME 8.30 h
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE The agency bears the costs of:

Transportation from Belgrade

Hiking tour on Avala

Accident insurance

The entire amount of the payment for the tour is paid to the humanitarian organization SOS Children's Villages of Serbia

NOT INCLUDED Lunch

Other individual costs

Additional notes:

  • The price of the tour is promotional and has a humanitarian character. The entire amount of the payment for the tour is paid to the humanitarian organization SOS Children's Villages Serbia, whose programs are aimed at strengthening families at risk, economic independence of young people from vulnerable groups, and providing assistance in emergency situations to the local population.
  • If someone wants, he can pay a higher amount of 2500 dinars at his discretion and possibilities.
  • Uputstvo za uplatu: 
    • RECIPIENT: Association Explore Serbia, Dr. Nedeljka Ercegovca 54/5, 11080 Belgrade – Zemun
    • PURPOSE: Avala in winter
    • AMOUNT: 2500 dinars
    • REFERENCE NUMBER: 2912-24
    • BANK ACCOUNT: 220-113195-07
  • Equipment for the Avala tour in winter: Deep hiking boots with a vibrating sole or deep shoes/boots for snow, backpack, layered wardrobe, warm for winter conditions (winter jacket, hat, leggings, gloves), we recommend trekking poles, bring enough water and some food (snacks, sandwiches, fruit).
  • Information about a hiking trail:
    • Length: 8 km
    • Total ascend/descend: 500 m
    • Category: easy
    • Duration: about 3 to 4 hours with breaks
  • Own transportation: it is possible to come to the tour with your own transport, the price of the tour is 2500 dinars and the entire amount is paid to the humanitarian organization SOS Children's Villages of Serbia.
  • Accident insurance: in order for this type of insurance to be active, you need to send us your personal number (JMBG) when registering.
  • The number of seats in organized transport is limited.
The organizer of the tour is the travel agency Explore Balkans doo. With this program is valid Rulebook on conducting tours by Explore Balkans doo. According to Article 79 of the Law on Tourism, protection is not provided for one-day tours in terms of travel guarantees.
1

Belgrade - Avala

  • Departure from Belgrade at 8:30 am.
  • A trip lasting about 30 minutes to Avala and the "Čarapićev Brest" mountain lodge. Short preparation and departure for the walking tour.
2

Hiking tour on Avala

  • Departure for the hike around 9:00 a.m. The trail leads through forest roads where we first reach the top of Avala and the Monument to the Unknown Hero The monument at the very top of Avala, on the site of the medieval town of Žrnov, is the work of Ivan Meštrović. It was built in 1934 at the initiative of King Aleksandar I Karađorđević, and in honor of the victims who died in the name of the new state. After a short break and enjoying the view of Šumadija, we continue to Sakinac spring and further towards the Avala Tower.
  • Then we go to Sakinac spring at the foot of Avala, where we will take a short break.
  • The descent follows to the "Čarapićev Brest" mountain lodge, from where we started on the trail.
  • The hiking tour is easy, lasting about 4 hours with breaks. It is 8 km long, with about 500 m of total ascent and descent. For the most part, it follows forest roads through beautiful beech and oak forests.
3
  • After the hike, socializing, and lunch in the mountain lodge, where we will summarize the impressions from 2024.
  • Return to Belgrade in the afternoon.
Avala in winter
Avala pešačenje hiking
Pogled sa Avale
Avala in winter
TV toranj na Avali
Spomenik Neynanom junaku na Avali
Avala
Spomenik Neznanom junaku na Avali