4.7 km
Hričov Castle
Castle ruins

The ruins of Hričov Castle lie above the village of Hričovské Podhradie. The name "Hríčov" is derived from the word "grič" - i.e. rock, rocky. The castle offers impressiv...

Hričovské Podhradie
5.5 km
Rock Gate in Slopy
Hiking

A unique place full of impressive rock formations can be found near Bytča. We are talking about Súľovské Rocks proudly towering to the heights, which include the most biz...

Súľov - Hradná
5.7 km
Suľov Castle
Castle ruins

The massive Súľov reefs became the property of kings and noble nobility. In the 15th century, the Súľov Castle was built between the three massive rock formations. As per...

Súľov - Hradná
5.8 km
Šarkania diera (Dragon Hole)
Hiking

The natural monument Šarkania diera (Dragon Hole) - one of the most famous caves in the vicinity of Žilina - lies in the territory of the National Nature Reserve of Súľov...

Súľov - Hradná
6.5 km
Súľov Rocks
Hiking

The untamed Súľov Rocks rise dramatically to the heights - this is the area with distinctive rock formations in Súľov Mountains. They are located approximately 10 km from...

Súľov - Hradná
10.0 km
Manínska Gulley
Hiking

Near the town of Považská Bystrica, town district Považká Teplá, in the heart of the picturesque countryside, the rush of the city is disappearing and turning into a peac...

Považská Bystrica
10.5 km
Kostolec Gulley
Hiking

The Kostolec Gulley (the largest rock overhang), also called the Roof of Slovakia, is approximately 500 meters long canyon stretching near the town of Považská Bystrica i...

Kostolec
10.5 km
Veľký vrch Hillfort - 531 m asl
Hiking

Above the village of Divinka, there is a low hill which is actually called the Veľký vrch (The Great Hill). At its peak, there used to be an ancient fort, which today rep...

Divinka
10.9 km
Bosmany
Hiking

Although the village of Kostolec is small in size, its nature hides many unique corners. Already from a distance you will be attracted to visit Bosmany Cliff proudly towe...

Kostolec
10.9 km
Partizánska Cave
Caves

Partizánska Cave (Cave of partisans) is an interesting cave situated in the Strážovské mountains, specifically in the rocky cliff of Veľký Manín. Apparently by name, it w...

Záskalie
11.2 km
Žibrid - 867 m asl
Hiking

Žibrid is the second highest peak of the Súľovské Mountains, but the highest peak in the wide surroundings of the village of Súľov is Hradná. Hiking on this hill offers v...

Súľov - Hradná
11.3 km
Považský hrad
Castle ruins

The ruins of the Považský Castle rise on a steep rock on the right bank of the Váh River above the center of Považská Bystrica.

The Považský Castle was also called Bystr...

Považské Podhradie
11.5 km
Rocky double chair
Hiking

In the forest hidden, surrounded by greenery, the mysterious rocky double-chair is a local attraction in the village of Lietava. it attracts many tourists every year who ...

Lietava
11.5 km
Lietava Castle
Castle ruins

Lietava Castle ruins are located 10 km from the regional town of Žilina on the steep ridge between Lietava and Lietavská Svinná.

The castle of Lietava was probably built...

Lietava
11.5 km
Zbyňov mace
Hiking

In Rajecká dolina, on the slope of Žibrid Hill, there is a bizarre natural phenomenon - Rocky Mace. There is a legend that explains its origins - in the past, there was a...

Zbyňov
11.9 km
Klapy Hill - 654 m asl
Hiking

If you ever travel in direction to Považská Bystrica, you have certainly noticed an impressive limestone cliff that rises above the Nosice dam. Maybe it is time to stop j...

Udiča
12.1 km
Lookout tower Zarúbaná Kýčera
Lookouts

THE LOOKOUT TOWER ITSELF IS CURRENTLY INACCESSIBLE DUE TO A STATE OF EMERGENCY.

The unusual name, Zarúbaná Kýčera, is borne by a deforested hill outside the main ridge o...

Veľké Rovné
12.8 km
Skalky (Little Rocks)
Hiking

Most visitors come to Rajecké Teplice mainly because of their wellness, thermal bath or attractive culture. However, the beautiful nature and the associated tourism are i...

Rajecké Teplice
13.8 km
Spa Rajecke Teplice
Lakes and pools

The spa town of Rajecké Teplice lies in the valley of the small river Rajčianka. Already at first glance, the spa will enchant every visitor with its unique and majestic ...

Rajecké Teplice
13.9 km
City indoor swimming pool in Žilina
Lakes and pools

Near the city center of Žilina, there is a sports complex, which besides the Sports Hall is dominated by the City Indoor Swimming Pool.

It offers visitors a 50-meter ind...

Žilina
13.9 km
Educational trail around Rajecký Castle
Hiking

In Rajec on SNP Square, near the building of the town museum, a approximately 5 km long educational trail begins. On 12 information panels, located along the road, it wil...

Rajecké Teplice
14.0 km
Swimming Pool in Žilina
Lakes and pools

In close proximity to the city center, there is a sports complex, which is dominated by a year-round indoor swimming pool along with a summer outdoor swimming pool.

Ther...

Žilina
14.4 km
Lookout tower on Luby Hill
Lookouts

You can admire the natural beauty in bounds of the village of Veľké Rovné and its close and distant forests, meadows or hills from above too. All you have to do is climb ...

Vysoká nad Kysucou
14.5 km
Poluvsie Rocky Needle
Hiking

One of the most beautiful and unusual rock formations can be found between villages of Poluvsie and Porúbka. Due to its appearance and majestic dimensions, it was declare...

Poluvsie
14.6 km
Swimming pool in Považská Bystrica
Lakes and pools

The swimming pool in Považská Bystrica is located in the Lány housing estate. In a relatively newly built area, there are two swimming pools, one swimming pool with a le...

Považská Bystrica
14.7 km
Sunny Rocks
Hiking

If you ever walked along the main road between Žilina and Prievidza through Rajecká dolina, you certainly noticed an interesting natural creation that rises above the roa...

Rajecká Lesná
14.7 km
Lookout Tower Dubeň
Lookouts

On the Dubeň Hill (613 m above sea level), there is an impressive observation tower above the city of Žilina. The lookout tower is imposing with its height of 27.4 meter...

Žilina
15.0 km
Nosice Reservoir (Reservoir of Juvenils)
Lakes and pools

Water reservoir Nosice - Reservoir of Juveniles is a magnificent water work, which was built in the 1950s as part of the postwar industrialization of Slovakia as part of ...

Považská Bystrica
15.0 km
Indoor swimming pool in Považská Bystrica
Lakes and pools

The modern indoor swimming pool in Považská Bystrica is located in the MŠK sports complex, in close proximity to the football and winter stadiums.

Swimming pool enthusia...

Považská Bystrica
15.2 km
Turská Rock
Hiking

Turská Rock is a natural monument on the outskirts of the village of Turie. Its massive cliffs and green coniferous trees line the state road Žilina - Rajec, as well as t...

Turie