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...
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...
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...
Everything that the landscape and surroundings offer, you can see very well from the lookout tower on the hill Špicák near Strečno. The lookout tower is entirely made of ...
The village of Nezbudská Lúčka is known for its richest occurrence of natural asphalt and the only quarry in its digging in Europe. However, this village also has another...
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...
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...
The second highest peak of Kysucká vrchovina - Ľadonhora, is ideal for hiking in every season. Not so tall, but steep, conical top is densely covered with beech forests. ...
Starhrad, i.e. The Old Castle, stands on a rocky granite hill on the right bank of the Váh River. Its original name was Varín Castle, but after the construction of Strečn...
The relatively massive peak of Polom extends in the Lúčanská Little Fatra mountain range, above the village of Stráňava near Žilina. You can see Polom Hill from a distanc...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When Minčol is said, many tourists of Little Fatra get glint in their eyes. Beautiful mountains that enchant both in winter and summer. It does not belong to the highest ...
In the vicinity of Žilina, there are many nice places that abound with natural beauty. One of them are Belá Rocks, which are very popular among tourists of all ages.
Bel...
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...
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...
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 south-western part of Krivánská Little Fatra is filled with the distinctive mountain called Suchý. It is located at the beginning of the main ridge and for many touri...
White rocks are charming enchanting boulder hill lying in Kriváň part of Little Fatra. The area of the White Rocks is one of the most beautiful parts of the Little Fatra...
Stratenec is a limestone hill in the main ridge of Krivánská Little Fatra. It separates Malý Kriváň and the Suchý Hill. The hill is covered with dwarf wood, which contras...
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...
Kľačianska Magura is a sought-after location of recreational tourists as well as hikers, situated in Turiec region. It is a hill in Krivánska Little Tatra, peak of which ...
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...
Little Kriváň is the second highest peak of Little Fatra, yet in this locality you will not meet such crowds of tourists as in the neighboring Greater Kriváň or hill of R...
Lúčanská Malá Fatra has excellent mountain conditions, which enable tourists to enjoy mountain hiking in every season.The highest peak of this part of Little Fatra, Veľká...
Martinské hole - it is not only about good skiing, but also adventure tourism. The tour of Martinské hole is considered to be one of the oldest in Slovakia.
Recently, ho...