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.

The second year of the home-made tractors and off-roads took place on the first Sunday in August in a quarry near farm in the town of Hrustin. More than 3000 visitors and many smaller events, among them horse rides or helicopter joy flights. Also beautiful summer weather improved great atmosphere. The Infoglobe staff was there and brings you a photoreport of the great event.

Text and photo: Oskár Mažgút

Překlad: Stanislava Waniová

Ski resort SKIPARK Kubínska hola, is located in the Oravska Magura. It is very close to Dolni Kubin. It offers fun on snow for whole families. Also experienced skiers and snowboarders will enjoy it there as well as children. Not to mention those who love freeride. From the top of the resort you may see surroundings. You can admire almost all of the region of Orava, and the the Low Tatras and the West Tatras, or the Choc Hills and the Low and High Fatra mountains. 

Text and photo: O. Maňáková

Surrounded by the Slovakian Beskydy and theOravska Magura there is one of the most extensive towns in Slovakia, Orava - Oravska Lesna, many older people living there call it Erdútka, which is the older name of the village that comes from the name of Count Juraj Erdődy Jr., which is regarded as its founder. The uniqueness of this village are not only scattered Kopanice the surrounding hills with springsBílé Oravy, but also the fact that this community with the times, thus became in 2011 the village even year! The picturesque village situated amidst the beautiful natural scenery is the perfect place to recharge your batteries. In winter, the suitable conditions for downhill and cross country skiing, but for the rest of the Orava Lesná ideal starting point for excursions into the surrounding countryside. The place will be enjoyed not only by tourists, but also lovers of mountain biking, mushroom pickers, trains or lovers who can ride on the unique historic narrow gaugeforest railroad.

Text and photo: O. Maňáková

On our trips in Slovenskem we made a stop in Orava. Looking at snow covered slopes we couldnt resist to take a winter walk even with our four legged pet. Despite heavy snowing and wind, we enjoyed the atmosphere of Oravian nature. White frosted trees, snow under our feet and our sight was captued by clouds going over the hills of the Oravska Magura.

Text and photo: Oskár Mažgút

Překlad: Stanislava Waniová

In our photogallery, we take you to the highest peak of the Oravska Magura – Mincol (1 394 m). We start at Vasilovska Hole near the village of  Hrustin. Once we reach its peak we continue down the meadow till we reach forest. Forest paths take us up the ridge where Kubinska Hole, the highest summit of Oravska Magura, is situated. It is mostly known for a ski resort there which is located above the town of Dolny Kubin. Then we need to cross a short distance to reach Mincol and on our way we visit  Puchmajer Lake.

Text and photos: Oskár Mažgút

Today we will take you to a picturesque village in Orava, over which rises perhaps the most beautiful and most visited medieval gem in Slovakia - Orava Castle. Beautiful streets, historic buildings and a pleasant atmosphere in the air. All this and much more you will experience while visiting a serf town, which was ruled by kings for centuries.

Text and photos: Oskár Mažgút

The not particularly large ski resort  of Ski Zábava Hruštín, located on the northern side of Oravska Magura at an altitude of 900 to 1150 meters, did not disappoint us this year either. Artificial snow has also helped to a large extent. Although it is cold throughout the whole of Slovakia, there is enough snow. If you already know it, you will be pleasantly surprised by the reconstructed journey from the village of Hruštín of the same name to the ski resort, which offers comprehensive services including accommodation, boarding, ski instructors or playground for the little ones.

Text and photos: O. Maňáková

Today we will take you to one exceptional place, which, despite its planned demise, gave way to art. Our goal will be the distinctive Orava region, more precisely the city connected with water - Námestovo. On its edge lies the Orava Reservoir with the popular Slanický Island of Art. The 3.5-hectare island is actually a ridge of the former settlement of Slanica, which, together with four other settlements, was flooded as part of the construction of a reservoir. The remains of the former settlement invite visitors to visit the Baroque-Classicist church of the Exaltation of Holy Cross (1843) with two towers, a locksmith's chapel, a lapidary in the vicinity of the sacral building, where there is an exhibition of Orava stonework (from the 18th and 19th centuries), or the Calvary and the symbolic cemetery. Here you can also see a monument to the important native Anton Bernolák.

Text and photos: Oskár Mažgút

Come with us to walk around the really beautiful town of Dolný Kubín. Not only does it offer valuable historical monuments, fancy sports grounds, attractive history, but also beautiful nature in the immediate vicinity. Through the following photos, we will take you to its center, walk across the bridge and not miss a fairytale village.

Text and photos: Oskár Mažgút

In the following photo gallery we bring you a view of other remarkable places, alleys, monuments and the surrounding natural scenery of the district town of Dolný Kubín. This city of sports, poetic beauty, as well as friendly and hospitable people in the embrace of the beautiful Orava mountains will be happy to welcome and enchant you at the same time.

Text and photos: Oskár Mažgút

This time we will delight all nature lovers who like to walk through the autumn landscape. We set out to wander through the forests and meadows of Oravska Magura, where we came across a colourful mix of mountain flowers and berries against the backdrop of majestic mountains. In the forest hollow we observed a myriad of mushroom species, from mushrooms, to the donkey's ear, to the exotic Archer's flower, native to Australia and New Zealand. Enjoy this natural beauty for yourself through the following photographs.

Text and photos: Oskár Mažgút