Choč Hills - Slovakia
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Choč Hills are placed in north of Slovakia, in Region of Žilina, in Ružomberok, Liptovsky Mikuláš and Dolný Kubín districts. This hill range belongs to Fatra-Tatra area, which forms a part of Internal West Carpathian Mountains.
Extent:
117 square kilometres
The highest hill:
Velky Choč (Great Choč – 1611 metres above sea level).
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SK: Ruzomberok: The Town on the Vah
The second most important city in the region of Liptov – Ruzomberok, is not only the town that processes cellulosis. The visitor can find there interesting architectonic gems, kind loclas, and ideal tourist places for hikes. That's how one could characterize the town on the the Vah. Our photogallery is intended to inspire you to visit it.
Text and photo: Oskár Mažgút
SK, Orava – Picturesque Villages
Join us to visit three village in the Orava region. These are situated at the foothills of the Chocske Hills. There you may travel back in time thanks to sights and learning about important historical characters. The following pictures show the village of Lestiny featuring wooden articular church protected by the UNESCO, Vysny Kubín known for P. O. Hviezdoslav, and last but not least the village of Jasenova featuring the museum/house of birth of Martin Kukucin.
Text and photos: Oskár Mažgút
Liptov: Oblazy Water Mills
Join us for an easy, which is also suitable for families with children. We will start just outside the village of Kvačany, near Liptovská Mara and near the district town of Liptovský Mikuláš. Through the forest path through the Kvačianska Valley (an educational trail leads here) we get to the water mills. We suddenly find ourselves in another century. In addition to the astonishment of the skill of the local people there are other possibilities for trips. We can continue with either the Borovianka valley to Velké Borové or in the direction to Huty and the Western Tatras. There is also the opportunity to visit the folk woodcarver - Mr. Smutniak - in the solitude of Raztoky. Oblazy Water Mills is a kind of intersection and at the same time a connecting element of this beautiful piece of land. Therefore, take a look at our photo gallery and set out for adventure.
Text and photos: Karol Kobelt (www.karolkobella.sk)
Edited by: Infoglobe
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