Žiar - Slovakia

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Žiar is a mountain range in Eastern Slovakia in  Žilina Region, and in Trenčín Region,

in a district of Martin, Turčianské Teplice, and Prievidza. The mountain range belongs to Fatro-tatranian area which is a part of Inner Carpathian Mountains. In this core mountain range Žiar separates Hornonitranská basin from Turčianská basin.

Total area: 146 km²

Highest peak: Chlieviská, 1024 m n.m.

Our photogallery takes you to quiant Turcianska Valley with many amazing places. Klastor pod Znievom is one of these. This village of interesting historical background, has several sights to offer such as the beautiful Holy Cross calvary or the medieval  Znievsky Castle. Let our phototrip take you away to the magnificent landscape of Turiec.

Text: Oskár Mažgút

Photos: Jozef Dovičin

Today we invite you to walk to the perhaps lesser known hill in the Turcianska Basin with the ruins of the castle, which is located above the village of Kláštor pod Znievom. If you already know it's Zniev, you guess right. A medium-high output is possible from multiple directions. Here you will find skiers and snowshoe enthusiasts as well as cross-country skiers. Zniev (985 m above sea level) is characterized by a circular view and during the climb you will overcome the elevation of almost 500 m. Your effort will be rewarded with breathtaking views of Mala and Velka Fatra, Strazovske Hills, Kremnicke Hills, Chocske Hills, Low and Western Tatras and also the picturesque Turcianska Basin.

Text and photos: Karol Kobelt (www.karolkobella.sk)

Edited by: Infoglobe

Accept the invitation to take a walk in the now defunct settlement of Hadvig, which was founded by German colonists as early as 1392, but was displaced due to tragic events during World War II. In 1954 it became part of the village Brieštie (district Turičanské Teplice). The territory of the defunct settlement currently has a cottage character, you will find a simple Roman Catholic church from the early 20th century, a wooden bell tower and several beautiful corners. You will connect to the most important tourist highway in Slovakia, the Way of the Heroes of SNP.

Text: Oskár Mažgút

Photos: Karol Kobella (www.karolkobella.sk)