4.6 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
4.9 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
5.7 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
5.8 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
6.7 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
6.7 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
7.4 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
7.5 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
7.9 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
8.0 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
8.7 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
9.7 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
10.1 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
12.0 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
12.3 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
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
13.6 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
13.6 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
13.6 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
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
14.9 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
15.4 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
15.6 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
17.1 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
17.2 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
17.4 km
Ski Makov
Skiing
The ski resort of Makov is situated at an altitude of 660 - 948 m above sea level. The slopes are of moderate and light difficulty and are 6 km long in total. They are re...
Makov
17.6 km
Ski Podjavorník
Skiing
At the foot of the Javorníky Mountains, right in the village of Papradno, there is a ski resort Ski Podjavorník. It is especially popular with the locals, but its quality...
Papradno
18.0 km
Púchov Rock
Hiking
Perhaps everyone knows Púchov rock, whether as an excellent place for hiking, historical attraction or from the reputation of Janko Matúška. Anyway, Púchov Rock has a ric...
Púchov
18.0 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
18.1 km
Ski resort Kasárne
Skiing
Ski resort Kasárne is located in the mountain area of the Javorníky Mountains, near the Moravian-Slovak border. The resort offers winter sports for all ages. There are 3...
Makov