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
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
11.5 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
11.9 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
12.3 km
Medieval church of St Stephen the King
Sacral monuments
On a gentle hill in the fortified area, a small medieval church of St Stephen the King stands. It is located in the Žilina city district of Dolné Rudiny. It is the oldest...
Žilina
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
Exhibition of Icons
Sacral monuments
The Exposition of Icons in Žilina is the only one of its kind in Slovakia. In the premises you can find an exhibition of beautiful historical icons from the ancient past ...
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
14.4 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
14.7 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
15.2 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
16.6 km
Mikovčák's lookout tower on Kamenité Hill
Lookouts
Excellent hiking, beautiful nature and panoramic views of the Kysuce region. You can experience all this if you go to Mikovčák's lookout tower on Kamenité Hill. It is lo...
Turzovka
16.6 km
Prečín Rock
Hiking
Prečín Rock is a protected natural monument in the administration of the Protected Landscape Area of Strážovské Mountains. It is a morphologically interesting set of rock...
Prečín
17.5 km
Veľký Javorník - 1071.5 m asl
Hiking
Close to the Slovak-Czech border, there is a well-known and popular mountain range called Javorníky. Its highest peak is Veľký Javorník (Greater Javorník), which is ideal...
Makov
18.0 km
Veľký Vreteň - 820 m asl
Hiking
The area of Kysucká vrchovina (Kysucká Uplands) is always attractive for tourists regardless of whether it is summer or winter season. One of the iconic hills of this mou...
Radoľa