Things to do and tourist attractions in Prievidza and surroundings

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4.5 km
Lookout Tower in Bojnice
Lookouts

A unique observation tower with an elevation of about 30 meters has grown above town of Bojnice. It is a relatively demanding technical construction, which is unprecedent...

Bojnice
8.1 km
Malý Grič - 876 m asl
Hiking

The landscape scenery of the town of Handlová is dominated by the distinctive, partly rocky peak of Malý Grič, which is part of the Vtáčnik mountain range. As well as oth...

Handlová
9.4 km
Veľký Grič - 972 m asl
Hiking

Veľký Grič is an inherent landscape dominant near the town of Handlová. This volcanic hill belongs to the popular mountain range of Vtáčnik. The impressive Veľký Gríč is ...

Handlová
9.5 km
Ruins of Sivý Kameň Castle
Castle ruins

On the andesite hummock towering above the village of Podhradie, there are ruins of a medieval castle called Sivý Kameň (ie Grey Rock). The castle was built in the first ...

Podhradie
10.5 km
Educational mining trail
Hiking

If you always wanted to know the history of coal mining in the town of Handlová, now is the time. The educational mining trail tells you everything about the attractions ...

Handlová
10.6 km
White Stone - 1135 m asl
Hiking

The impressive peak called Biely kameň (White Stone) is located in the northeastern part of the volcanic mountain range Vtáčnik. It is a location where no tourist marked ...

Cigeľ
11.6 km
Hájska Rock - 640 m asl
Hiking

Sometimes even smaller hikes can impress with their charm and discretion. Evidence of this is the Hájska Rock, which rises above the village of Ráztočno in the Žiar Mount...

Ráztočno
12.2 km
Orlí kameň (Eagle Stone) - 1126 m asl
Hiking

The mountain range of volcanic origin, Vtáčnik, is rich in many popular tourist sites. However, it also has plenty of corners, which are not so much explored by tourists,...

Podhradie
13.0 km
Jarabá Rock - 1169 m asl
Hiking

The spectacular volcanic mountain range of Vtáčnik offers a varied tangle of hiking trails that will take you to the most amazing forest coves, observation points and roc...

Podhradie
13.1 km
Vyšehrad - 829 m asl
Hiking

Vyšehrad is a pleasant hill in the main ridge of the Žiar mountain range, which is relatively little known among tourists. As a result, you can enjoy the ultimate silence...

Jasenovo
13.3 km
Brložná diera Cave
Caves

On the slope of Malý Rokoš in Strážovské Hills, there is a cave called Brložná diera. It is declared a natural monument and has the shape of a rock crack. The cave is 40 ...

Nitrianske Sučany
13.7 km
Rokos - 1010 m asl
Hiking

The relatively little-known Rokoš Hill is located in the southern part of Strážovské Hills. Although tourists rarelly come here, the Rokoš Hill is a beautiful and unique ...

Uhrovské Podhradie
14.1 km
Bralova Rock - 826 m asl
Hiking

The recreation centre of Remata is bounded by the low but very popular mountain of Bralova Rock. As its name suggests, the dominant feature of this hill are massive rocks...

Ráztočno
14.5 km
Temešská Rock - 910 m asl
Hiking

The picturesque Temešská Rock, located near the village of Temeš, is a beautiful scenic spot in the Little Magura Mountains. It offers not only charming views, but also g...

Temeš
15.0 km
Hrádok pod Vtáčnikom
Hiking

Hrádok pod Vtáčnikom is a sought-after climbing area. Located near the village of Kamenec pod Vtáčnikom and village of Bystričany. The location is rich in many unlocked b...

Bystričany
16.2 km
Vtáčnik Hill - 1346 asl
Hiking

The Vtáčnik volcanic mountains with the peak of the same name is an extraordinarily nice place, which surprisingly was not hit by the crowds of tourists and lovers of var...

Bystričany
16.3 km
Čierny vrch (Black Hill) - 997 m asl
Hiking

Above the village of Kšinná, there is a densely wooded hill called Čierny vrch (Black Hill). It is part of the Strážov Mountains. Rocky cliffs protrude from it in several...

Rudnianska Lehota
16.8 km
Pokutsky Waterfall
Waterfalls

Pokutský waterfall is located in the Protected Landscape Area of Ponitrie. Pokutsky waterfall or also Waterfall on Pokutsky creek is the only known and distinctive in the...

Kľak
16.9 km
Hradná Cave
Caves

Directly below the romantic ruins of Uhrovec Castle in Strážovské Hills, there is a mysterious portal leading to the so-called Hradná Cave (Castle Cave). The cave was cre...

Uhrovské Podhradie
17.0 km
Uhrovec Castle
Castle ruins

The Uhrovec Castle is a ruin above the village of Uhrovské Podhradie. It was built in the 13th century in the inaccessible terrain of the Nitrica Hills. During the centur...

Uhrovské Podhradie
18.4 km
Buchlov - 1041 m asl
Hiking

The Vtáčnik mountain range offers truly varied tourism. There are several nature reserves that will enchant you. One of them is Buchlov with the same name of the peak, wh...

Čereňany
18.9 km
Jankov Vŕšok - 533 m asl
Hiking

Above the village of Uhrovec, there is a low hill called Jankov vŕšok (John's Hill). It is a part of the Strážovské Hills, as it is characteristic for this mountain range...

Uhrovec
18.9 km
Žarnov - 840 m asl
Hiking

Žarnov Hill is located in the attractive volcanic mountain of Vtáčnik. Like many hills in this mountain range, Žarnov is made up of rocks and various rock formations. It ...

Oslany
20.5 km
Ostrovica - 855 m asl
Hiking

The small village of Kľak is surrounded by a powerful Vtáčnik mountain range. This mountain offers not only excellent hiking in any season, but also wonderful and majesti...

Kľak
23.4 km
Kľak Hill - 1352 m asl
Hiking

The dominant feature of Lúčanská Malá Fatra is the beautiful Kľak Hill. It is very well known among tourists and it can be said that it is a cult one. The peak of Kľak it...

Fačkov
23.5 km
Strážov - 1213 m asl
Hiking

Strážov Hill is the highest peak of Strážovské Hills. Despite the fact that it is quite high for the landscapes around, the climb to its top is not so demanding.

Strážov...

Zliechov
23.6 km
Lookout tower on Krahulský Hill
Lookouts

The lookout tower on Krahulský Hill will enchant you not only with its beautiful views of the nature of the Kremnica Mountains, but also with the architecture itself, tha...

Krahule
23.7 km
Kľacký Waterfall
Waterfalls

One of the most beautiful and most visited peaks in the Lúčanská part of Malá Fatra is Kľak Hill. And just below it, there is a charming natural gem with a distinctive na...

Vrícko
23.9 km
Educational Path Green Path
Hiking

The "Green Path" tourist-educational trail will take you through interesting attractions of forests and meadows near the mining town of Kremnica. It is a trail focusing o...

Kremnica
24.0 km
Strážovské Waterfalls
Waterfalls

Not too big, but still very captivating Strážovské waterfalls put the finishong touch to the wild character of dazzling nature below Strážovské Saddle at an altitude of a...

Pružina