Things to do and tourist attractions in Hričovské Podhradie and surroundings

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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
4.1 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
4.6 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
6.0 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
6.6 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
6.9 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
7.8 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
8.2 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
9.9 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
10.1 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
10.4 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
10.5 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
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
11.3 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
11.4 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
11.5 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
12.3 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
12.3 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
12.3 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
12.4 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
13.0 km
Ruins of the St. Helena Church in Stránske
Castle ruins

The ruins of the Gothic Church of St. Helena dating from the 14th century rise above the village of Stránske. Originally, it was a one-aisle building with a polygonal pr...

Stránske
13.1 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
13.7 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
14.3 km
Čipčie - 926 a.s.l.
Hiking

Čipčie (926 m.n.m.) is a hill in Lúčanská Mala Fatra above the village Turie. It is one of the lesser known tourist destinations, so don't expect to meet crowds of touris...

Turie
14.7 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
15.1 km
Straník Hill
Hiking

If you are somewhere in the vicinity of Žilina, an excellent tip for a smaller trip is the hill of Straník.

The best route leading here is from Zástranie. This village i...

Žilina - Zástranie
15.9 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
15.9 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
15.9 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
16.0 km
Hoblík Hill - 934 m asl
Hiking

If you long for a hike between the rocky cliffs, which will lead you to the heights, we recommend climbing to the Hoblík Hill. This interesting hill of Little Fatra is ch...

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