Hiking in Zákopčie and surroundings

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

At Veľká Rača, you can enjoy a wonderful holiday not only in winter, but also during summer days. No matter if you are planning to relax and recharge the energy in the be...

What about standing in the territory of three countries at one time? No problem! The symbolic place, where the borders of the three countries meet (Slovakia, Czech Republ...

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...

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 ...

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 highest peak of the Kysucké Beskids, Veľká Rača, offers a wide range of opportunities to savour and fully enjoy your free time in a beautiful mountain environment in ...

In Bystrická Valley, there is a small village of Stara Bystrica, which impresses not only with its picturesque scenery, but also with a fairytale lookout tower.

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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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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The one who loves Kysuce and their mountain environment will also love Rycierova hora. It is a hill located in Kysucké Beskydy. It is the second highest mountain of this ...

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 ...

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 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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Sokolie is a bounded part of the ridge of the northern mountain range of Little Fatra, and at the same time the highest peak in this locality with the same name. For tour...

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...

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...

Terchova - a town rich in historical, cultural monuments and natural beauty everywhere around. Let yourself be tempted by the hike in the Little Fatra region. Take a rout...

If you are going to Little Fatra, you should definitely not miss the most attractive valley in this area. It is the valley of Tiesňava (The Gulley), which creates a charm...