Things to do and tourist attractions in Horne Povazie
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
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
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
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
Lower Holes - Janošík's Holes
Hiking
Jánošík's Holes are a system of gorges and canyons in Krivánska Malá Fatra. They are located in the Rozsutec National Nature Reserve and consist of three coherent parts: ...
Terchová
Upper holes - Janošík's Holes
Hiking
Choosing to go to Little Fatra and not to overcome the Upper Janošík's Holes would be a big mistake that you would later regret.
The starting point for discovering the c...
Terchová
Strečno Castle and the medieval village of Paseka
Castles, chateaus, mansions
If you come to the parts of the Strečno Gorge or to the picturesque village of Strečno, do not forget to stop on the high limestone cliff. The magnificent Strečno Castle ...
Strečno
Vrátna Free Time Zone
Skiing
The Ski Centre in Vrátna called Free Time Zone is located in Little Fatra National Park. It belongs among modern TOP Slovak ski resorts. The total length of the downhill ...
Terchová
Greater Rozsutec - 1610 m.a.s.l.
Hiking
Greater Rozsutec (1 610 m above sea level) is located in the northeastern part of the main ridge of Krivánská Little Fatra. With its form and height, it dominates the who...
Terchová
Veľký Kriváň Mountain - 1708 m n.m.
Hiking
Veľký Kriváň (1,708 m above sea level) is the highest peak of Little Fatra. It is located on the main ridge of the Kriváň part of Little Fatra. It has a wonderful view of...
Terchová
Martinky Winter Park
Skiing
The ski resort is located directly above the town of Martin in Little Fatra. It is one of the few resorts that is unique in its abundance of natural snow. Until 2008, the...
Martin
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hlbocký Waterfall
Waterfalls
Súľovské Rocks hide a beautiful natural gem - Hlbocky Waterfall. It is located in the vicinity of the village of Hlboké. The Hlbocký waterfall is also a mountain passage ...
Hlboké nad Váhom
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
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
Chateau and Wedding Palace
Castles, chateaus, mansions
One of the most important Renaissance monuments not only in Slovakia, but also in the whole of Central Europe is the Wedding Palace, which is part of the chateau complex ...
Bytča
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
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
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
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
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
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
