Kysucké Beskydy (Kysuca Beskydy Mountains) - Slovakia

Extent: 150 km²

This mountain range borders with Poland. It is situated in Central Slovakia in districts of Čadca and Námestovo. It forms a part of Central Beskydy Area, being a part of West Carpathian Mountains.

Highest peak: Velká Rača (1236 m).

Surface: the forests are missing partially. The established areas of arable soil as well as permanent afforested crops are changing with areas of mostly pine-wood forests.

Relief: it is of highland character.

Climatic area: moderately warm and colder.

Part of this area belongs to Preserved Kysuca Region. On slopes of the highest peak, there is located an important ski resort Velká Rača.

Published: 15.2.2024

Mountain and alpine huts have become a popular destination for ski mountaineers in recent years. This is also one of the reasons why a new ski mountaineering guide was created, which offers a selection of the most interesting ascents in the Tatras, as well as the Great Fatra.

Published: 17.3.2021

This time we will take you to Kysuce, more precisely to the village of Oščadnica, which is one of the largest Slovak villages in terms of population and area. Our goal will be the Cottage on Velká Rača (Schronisko PTTK Wielka Rácz), located about 80 meters below the summit.

Published: 14.3.2021

After a week, we return to the Žilina region to take you through breathtaking sights. Today we start near Liptovský Mikuláš, in the picturesque village of Svätý Kríž.

Published: 15.4.2020

Join us to the northwest of Slovakia, more precisely to the distinctive region of upper Kysuce. We will visit the border village of Svrčinovec and one unique place in the world - a natural monument of Megonka with the appearance of spherical sandstone formations.

Published: 19.7.2017

Summer makes an ideal season for family trips. Today, we take you to northwest Slovakia, the home of quiant region of Kysuc. Magnificent mountains, life-giving rivers, and beautiful towns, hamlets, and settlements constitute this great region.

Published: 20.2.2014

Although this winter is not one of the most generous, in terms of snow cover. But it is still enough to visit ski resorts, which have artificial snow, so winter sports fans still can enjoy the season.

Published: 20.10.2011

Today we´ll visit a distinctive and between Slovak and foreign tourists but also extremely coveted Kysuce region. Today, however, is won´t be just a tourist outing full of beautiful views, but also lots of great fun in the heart of beautiful countryside.