Hiking in Makov and surroundings

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

One of the interesting and attractive lookout towers in the Trenčín region, and at the same time the highest situated lookout tower of Javorníky Mountain Range, is the on...

Malý Javorník is popular with Slovak and Czech tourists. It lies on the Czech-Slovak border and is the highest peak of the Czech part of the Javorníky Mountains. It os on...

The picturesque village of Klokočov in Turzovská Upland is enchanted by the interesting natural phenomenon called Klokočov Rocks.

On an area of about 6 hectares, there a...

One of the most beautiful of the Kysuce observation towers is certainly the one that rises on the top of Marťák Hill in Javorníky. And there's no wonder about it. Its bui...

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...

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...

The highest thousender on the Slovak side of the Moravian-Silesian Beskydy Mountains is Veľký Polom. It rises majestically above the village of Raková, the birthplace of ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The massive Makyta Hill, dominating the western part of Javorníky, is one of the most beautiful peaks on the borders of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. If you are a tour...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...