Stanišinci is located on Goč. The village is home to the Church of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God; the artificial Selište Lake is at the Gvozdac site, also on Goč. Village history and mountain scenery thus come together as distinct focal points. When planning your visit, it is worth considering not only the church but also the trails and excursion destinations in the wider Goč area.
Selište Lake and Trails on Goč
The artificial Selište Lake at the Gvozdac site on Goč is a popular spot for excursions and camping in summer. Swimming and fishing are prohibited there. The “Jezero MALA” circular hiking trail goes around the lake and offers a specific way to walk its perimeter. In the wider Goč area, walks through flowering meadows and deciduous and coniferous forests lead to Selište Lake. This gives you different trail options: a loop around the lake and walks through the wider mountain landscape that lead to it.
Access and Getting Around Goč
The old access road to Goč passes through Stanišinci and is less steep than the alternative road that leads directly to the ski slope. The gradient is therefore a specific difference to consider when choosing between the two roads. The ski slope is about five kilometres from Stanišinci. If it is among your travel interests, this approximate distance can also help you choose where to stay. A route description from 2021 lists the “Aleksandrovac–Stanišinci (Goč)” route, ending at the Stanišinci resort on Goč. For a specific outing, it is advisable to consult an up-to-date route description.
Church and Building History
The Church of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God stands in Stanišinci on Goč. The present-day church was built after the Second World War on the foundations of an older structure dating from the early 20th century. Two building phases therefore meet at this site: the older building and the present church, constructed after the war. The church records also mention the old “Pleško-stanišinačka” church.
The construction also offers a specific starting point for exploring the church’s cultural history: it is built of stone and mortar, while its drum is made of bricks. Those interested in religious architecture can thus consider both the sequence of building phases and the materials used.
Another local point of interest is the Klikeri spring. A municipal notice published on 5 November 2024 listed it among four springs in the village of Stanišinci and on Goč, describing their drinking water as exceptionally high quality; at the same time, it called for urgent renovation.
Discover more destinations: Bogutovac, Novi Pazar, Lopatnica, Vrnjačka Banja, Kraljevo, Metikoš, Plešin, Raška.
For the broader travel overview: Raška District.
