Vučkovica: Reservoir, charcoal-making tradition and historical traces

Vučkovica can be explored through three distinct themes: the wooded Lake Goli Kamen, the tradition of charcoal-making and historical traces ranging from forms of housing to old routes. When deciding on your trip, it is helpful to consider these themes separately. This lets you weigh whether the reservoir and fishing, local craftsmanship or the history of the area best match your interests.

Lake Goli Kamen: forest and fishing

Lake Goli Kamen was created in 1980 as an artificial reservoir and covers 7.4 hectares. It is located in a wooded area. As an artificial reservoir, it differs in its origins from a naturally formed lake. It is also considered one of the most suitable fishing spots in the municipality of Lučani. If you include nature and fishing when choosing a destination, Vučkovica offers both at a named body of water.

Charcoal-making as a local tradition

Vučkovica is known for charcoal-making, owing to its 550 hectares of woodland. The work is passed down from generation to generation, connecting local tradition with a specific craft. The woodland explains the local connection to charcoal-making; proximity to forests and streams serves a practical purpose in determining where charcoal kilns are placed.

Many charcoal kilns are located closer to forests and streams so that the charcoal can be extinguished more easily. Next to the Vučkovička reka river is a charcoal kiln belonging to Vasilije Lazić. Together, these details illustrate both the general practice of choosing locations and a specific example by a river.

Forms of housing and historical traces

The Krviniara house in Vučkovica is more than 160 years old and is considered one of the oldest simple forms of housing in the area. Another historical reference is the old Roman road that ran through Vučkovica towards Sjenica. The house and road represent different aspects of the area's history: an old form of housing and a historical route.

The Gradine archaeological site above Vranjača has preserved defensive ramparts. They are associated with the Hun invasions of the Balkans in the mid-5th century. The ramparts are a physical trace; their connection to the Huns is a historical attribution. The local themes therefore differ: the Krviniara house focuses on housing, the Roman road on its route, and Gradine on its fortifications and their cautious historical interpretation.

Road connections and orientation

A section of road connects Vučkovica, Glog and Gornji Dubac, then continues via Lisa towards Ivanjica. This road connection should be distinguished from the old Roman route to Sjenica: Glog and Gornji Dubac, as well as Lisa and Ivanjica, belong to the road connection mentioned here, while Sjenica belongs to the historical route. The two routes therefore provide different points of reference for Vučkovica and its history.

Discover more destinations: Guča, Ovcar Banja, Ivanjica, Koštunići, Konjevići, Mrčajevci, Čačak, Riđage.

For the wider travel overview: Moravica District.