Oravská Magura - Slovakia
Extent: 176 km²
This sandstone mountain range is located in north-west part of Slovakia in districts of Námestovo, Tvrdošín and Dolný Kubín. It belongs to Central Beskydy Mountails, forming part of West Carpathian Mountain Range.
Highest peak: Minčol (1392 m).
Surface: very afforested, mostly with fir-wood and beech-wood forests, partially with pine-woods. In upper localities, there are appearing overgrowns of blueberries and meadow plants.
From climatic point of view, the area belongs to colder belt, characterictic with cold winters and hard rains.
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Poland: Jablonka – Slovaks’ Shopping Paradise
Published: 4.9.2013
It has been a long time since we were in Poland. Today we go the village of Jablonka. For us Slovaks this village means affordable shopping. In today’s article we will tell you more about its history and also some tips for treks around.
SK, Orava – Hrustinska Prevodovka
Published: 22.8.2013
Few weeks ago there was an interesting event in picturesque Hrustin, a town in Orava, called the Hrustinska Prevodovka, which we didn’t want to miss. What we have seen and experienced will be revealed on the lines below.
SK, Orava – The Town of Hruštín
Published: 25.4.2013
In today article we will take you to the picturesque Oravian town of Hruštín. There is unique architecture, interesting dialect, many sport attractions and last, but not least, also beautiful nature of the Central Beskydy.
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