Region of Žilina - Slovakia

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

Janosik's hollow are attractive for tourists especially willing to explore them. Yet mind the season as this trek is quite strenous durign the winter months. The terrain is treaterous even on normal cnditions. However, craampons should prove very helpful. Be sure to experience this winter adventure. Through Janosik's hollows you can reach saddle between the Maly and Velky Rozsutec. The lower hollows are easily doable by less experienced tourists. To not to go back along the same route, we recommend you to go across the new hollows. There is certainly much to see.

Text and photos: Simona Svanová

Treks on the ridges in the area of the Rohace in the Western Tatras are considered very popular. What you can experience there is something long to remember. Our photogallery follows a trek through one of the more difficult sections of Rohace. We start off by crossing Ziarska valley. Tehn we climb up to Smutne saddle which we leave for beautiful yet dangerous trek across the Rohace ridge. First we get over Tri kopy (2 136 m), pass Hruba kopa (2 166 m) covered in grass and soon we cors the famous Banikov mountain (2 178 m). Our trail then crosses Prislop (2 142 m) and finally descends back to Ziarska valley.

Text and photos: Radoslav Biskupič

Ostry Rohac (2 088 m) is one of the most attractive summits in the West Tatra Mountains. Tourists love it for an exciting climb up to the summit. The trail follows an exposed rocky ridge. The following photogallery captures one trek which ends up on the very top of the mountain. But first we start in Rohace valley. Then we go up to Zabrat saddle, follow the ridge across Rakon (1 876 m) and Volovec (2 063 m). At the end, we finally ascend to reach our goal. Once we cross a dangerous section we finally reach the summit of Ostry Rohac.

Text and photos: Radoslav Biskupič

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

Shall you plan a family trip, be sure to visit Cutkovska valley in Ruzomberok city. What waits here for you is beautiful High Fatra nature, amusement park for children, tourist trails, bike trails and great refreshment bars. Moreover, you may see farm animals breeding or enjoy some adrenaline on ziplines.
 
Text and photos: Oskár Mažgút

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

The unique region of Liptov offers beautiful plains, water bodies and majestic mountains. On its territory you will find towns, picturesque villages and settlements. Take a look at our photogallery to see the life at different places within the region. Be inspired by the beauty and enjoy the atmosphere of one of the most interesting and most popular Slovak regions.

Text: Oskár Mažgút

Photos: HIK, o.z.

Baranec mountain is a popular tourist destination in the Western Tatras, the third highest mountain of the mountain range, reaching an altitude of 2185 meters. We take the tour up to Baranec along the green marked trail starting at the crossroads "Before Rackova" near the village of Pribylina. We are waiting for a beautiful autumn trek along the southeast slope of Barance with an elevation of 1330 m, a total length of 14.8 km and approx. walking time of 6.5 h. The ridges and hills of the Western Tatras are mostly covered with the first thin layer of snow in this period. The grassy hillside has a typical autumn touch, with distinctive brown-red to brown-yellow colors. Below Liptovska basin, we can see the cover of a low inverse cloud which veils the basin in, from which the elongated ridge of the Low Tatras protrudes in the valleys on the other side of the basin. On the top of Baranec, there is a fantastic panoramic view of the main ridge of the Western Tatras in the Rohac area, the nearby Ostry Rohac and Placliva mountains, the ridge of the Otrhance, as well as the enormous Ziarska and Jamnicka valleys. On the horizon we can recognize the ridges and hills of the High Tatras, Low Tatras, Choc Hills, the Great and Small Fatras.

Text and photos: Radoslav Biskupič

In the picturesque Oravian village of Krusetnica you will find beside the traditional residential building, the beautiful Baroque church and the ski area and one unconventional museum bearing the name Oravakafe. This Museum of Coffee, founded by enthusiast Roman Florek, tells the story of the coffee bean from the beginning to the delicious end. The exhibition is the largest mosaic of coffee beans in the world, old mills, coffeemakers, mugs, cups and much more. In addition, there is also a roaster where you can buy and possibly give a bunch of quality coffee or buy souvenirs. The museum offers great enjoyment.

Text and photo: Oskár Mažgút

Bystra Mountain (2 248 m above sea level) is the highest mountain of the Western Tatras, spreading near the state border with Poland - on the southern ridge of the mountain - south of the mountain of Blyst (2 155 m above sea level). From our territory we can reach its peak along several hiking trails. One of the possibilities is the route that leads through the Rackova valley. First, in the Strait Valley, we start on the blue trail, then join the yellow path towards Račková dolina and then continue through the Gabor valley along the blue hiking trail. In Bystre Klippe, we reach the main ridge of the Western Tatras. Then we continue to ascend in the direction to Blyst, until we finally ascend to the peak of Bystra. This hill will find its way to your heart and reward you with beautiful panoramic views of the mountains and valleys of the Western Tatras, as well as views of the remote ridges of the High and Low Tatras.

Text and photos: Radoslav Biskupič

The adjacent southern ridge of the Western Tatras, which stretches from Babky Hill to the north to Sivy Hill, offers wonderful walks with beautiful views of the surrounding area. From Babky (1 566 m above sea level) there are nice views of the Liptovska basin, the Low Tatras and the dominant hills in the area of the main ridge of the Western Tatras. For the hill Ostra (1 764 m above sea level) are characteristic views of the Chocske Hills, as well as the nearby Sivy Hill and the rock town forming part of the main Tatra ridge - Radove Rocks. The gray hill is highest among the mentioned hills and reaches a height of 1 805 m. From its rocky peak, which is built with triassic limestones and dolomites, beautiful panoramic views of Orava and Liptov, the main ridge of the Western Tatras, as well as the Bobrovec and Dry Valley valleys. If there is good visibility, at the horizon we can recognize the ridges of Large and Small Fatra or the hill of Babi mountain (1 725 m above sea level).

Text and photos: Radoslav Biskupič

The Ziarska Valley in the Western Tatras is a very popular and well-visited area all year long. It is not different in winter, because for winter sports lovers and tourists some areas are accessible even during the winter closure of hiking trails in the Tatra National Park. In the Ziarska Valley you can make beautiful hiking tours to the nearby Smrk (2 072 m above sea level) and Baranec (2 185 m above sea level), as well as to the Placlivy Hill (2 255 m above sea level), which lies on the main ridge of the mountain range in the Roháč area . In the upper part of Ziarska Valley there is the Ziarska Cabin, which provides relaxation, refreshments, or overnight stays. Žiarska dolina is a beautiful and unique locality of the Western Tatras, especially in the winter. If you want to enjoy winter hiking or go for an unforgettable skialpinist tour in the bosom of the beautiful alpine nature, visit the Ziarska Valley. We strongly recommend you to do that.

Text and photos: Radoslav Biskupič

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

Today we invite you to the snow-covered region of the Little Fatra Mountains. Our tourist route starts in Stefanova and the trail leads through the forest along the green tourist sign up to an altitude of 1 185 meters, where we cross the seat of Medziholie. From here we continue along the red mark on the mighty Velky Rozsutec (1 610 m above sea level), which will reward our effort from the exit with a magical circular view of the surrounding winter landscape. You can see the whole Little and Great Fatra, Chocske Hills, Western Tatras, Low Tatras and other smaller hills. Enjoy the fascinating world of tranquility, winter and beauty through the following pictures.

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

Edited by: Infoglobe

The Museum of the Orava Villagein Zuberec (located at the foothills of the Rohace) consists of over 50 buildings of folk architecture comprised of several units called Dolno-Moravian Street, Hornooravska Street and Goralske Lazy. This picturesque village can be visited during the winter evenings in the late evening hours, as there are evening tours of the museum. Visitors get a wooden lantern with a candle. In addition to the admiration of architecture and natural scenery, there is also a cultural program. It consists of humorous events from Orava, songs and dances. To warm oneself up you get a warm cup of mead and children a chocolate bar.. For a better idea of a unique atmosphere in the open-air museum we bring you the following photo gallery.

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

Edited by: Infoglobe editorial staff

Enjoy, together with us, a winter ascent to the Slovak national natural monument - the Klak Waterfall. Access is possible from multiple sides. The esasier one is from Vrícko. The first part of the route stretches through the picturesque valley along the Vríca creek, where you can also roast bacon in the forest in winter. The trail is marked with a green tourist sign. The second part of the tour is steeper and leads to the forest. A well-visible forest path leads you directly to the waterfall. During the winter you will find beautiful snowy scenery, frozen "paintings" of the Vríca creek and last but not least Kľaký ledfall.

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

Edited by: Infoglobe

The bicycling season starts and we invite you to a small trip. We start our biking trip near the village of Vrícko, close to a  guest house, where there is a green tourist sign. From here we cross the forest around the hollow rock to the saddle below Kycera, then continue along the red tourist trail through the meadow through Janková, then through Skalky to Vríčanske Klippe. Throughout the time we have beautiful views of the Turčianska basin, the Rajecká basin and the surrounding Fatra and Tatra mountains or the Klak hill. Again from Vríčanske Klippe we go down the forest to the yellow tourist sign to the crossroads Bak, from there we follow the green trail back along the Vríca creek through the valley to the parking lot at the beginning of the aforementioned guest house, where we started the biking trip. On the way we managed to capture the amazing beauty of spring nature, which we will share with you in the following pictures.

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

Edited by: Infoglone

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

In our photogallery we will take you to the village of Trstená, which is located in the upper part of the Orava basin, in the valley of the river Oravice. It offers a number of unique monuments, interesting history, exceptional personalities and a kind of uplifting atmosphere. Come along with us to discover the beautiful Baroque parish church of St. Martin and its compound, Jewish Synagogue, Milan Rastislav Štefánik Square, gallery of Trstenik personalities and much more.

Text and photos: Oskár Mažgút

Today we will take you to the surroundings of the picturesque village of Socovce in the region of Turciany, which offers amazing natural scenery in the form of meanders of the River Turiec, the majestic mountains of the Great and the Small Fatra mountain ranges or the local hill Stráža. Morning foggy views of the Klášterní Meadows are also an unforgettable experience. Take a look at the mysterious beauty we caught from the bike saddle and get inspired by the trip.

Text: Oskár Mažgút

Photos: Karol Kobella (www.karolkobella.sk)

Take a walk with us from Vrátná valley, where you can find also the biggest summer and winter tourism center. From the Vrátná hut we follow the green marked trail to the Snilovský klippe, from where we will join the blue-marked hiking trail that goes to the Chrapáky crossroads and then to the Kraviarske peak (1361 meters above sea level). Then we return to the saddle behind Kraviarský, from where we follow the green marked trail back to Vrátná dolina. During the tour we are surrounded by beautiful mountains and picturesque views, which you can see in the photo gallery below.

Text: Oskár Mažgút

Photos: Karol Kobella (www.karolkobella.sk)

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

Through today's photo gallery we will take you to the Turčianska basin, which is known for its cultural and especially natural heritage. Between the beautiful mountains of the Small and the High Fatra stretches a picturesque town, which offers a rural atmosphere, amazing architecture and unusual history. Take a walk with us in Turany, which will definitely enchant you.

Text and photos: Oskár Mažgút

Less than 8 kilometers east of the town of Martin lies the village Turčianské Jaseno. Its surroundings offer breathtaking views of the majestic Fatra Hills or far-reaching fields and forests. Add to this the colorful autumn and rolling mists, the result will be a magical or fairy-tale country resembling the world-famous Tuscany.

Text: Oskár Mažgút

Photos: Karol Kobella (www.karolkobella.sk)

One of the largest core mountain ranges in Slovakia - High Fatra offers a plethora of hiking trails, natural beauties and mysterious corners. It is a home of rare animals and still belongs to  natural environment not much negatively influenced by human activity. Join us on a night and day winter walk, where you can enjoy views of the sunrise, panoramas of the surrounding mountains and city lights deep in the valleys.

Text: Oskár Mažgút

Photos: Karol Kobella (www.karolkobella.sk)

Come along with us to the fabulous landscape of the magical mountains. Admire the snow duvet of Klak (1,352 m above sea level), the West Tatras - Baranec (2,185 m above sea level) or the highest peak of the Low Tatras - Ďumbier (2,046 m above sea level). Enjoy the sunsets and let yourself be carried away by the calm and freezing atmosphere.

Text: Oskár Mažgút

Photos: Karol Kobella (www.karolkobella.sk)

Please accompany us in this photogallery to the dominant peak of Lysec, which is distinguished by typical meadow hillsides covered with snow duvet during winter. This mountain beauty, stretching between the Belianska and Jasenska valleys, offers beautiful views of the countryside and sky. See for yourself.

Text: Oskár Mažgút

Photos: Karol Kobella (www.karolkobella.sk)

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

One of the most visited regions of Slovakia - Liptov - offers many nice places and nooks to see. Come with us to the village of Važec, in whose cadastre there is a famous cave, to Východná famous not only for folklore or for the footsteps of the bandit to Hybe. We will also stop inLiptovský Hrádok and its borrough of Dovalovo. We wish you a nice walk.

Text: Oskár Mažgút

Photos: HIK, o.z.

Take a tourist climb with us to the majestic Velkofatranský peak Tlstá. Our starting point will be the picturesque Turčianská village of Blatnica, from where we will head through the Gaderská and Vápenná valleys to the limestone massif. Along the way, we will also pass a paleontologically or archaeologically significant natural monument - the Mažarná Cave. We will also enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks or the haze covered basin.

Text: Oskár Mažgút

Photos: Karol Kobella (www.karolkobella.sk)

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)

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

A Museum of Orava Village in Zuberec is situated inside marvellous mountain environment of West Tatra Mountain Range, Roháče part. It is spreaded at the end of the village of Zuberec, in an area of 8 ha, along both parts of Studená torrent. The museum is open for public all year round. More than 50 homes are placed in five complexes (Dolnooravsky market place, Zamagurska street, Goralske lazy, St. Elizabeth Church with cemetery and mortuary, Mlynisko). All these buildings present seat as well as cultural characteristics of each area of Orava region.  The visitors can visit – all year round - many interesting events, such as, for instance: museum´s sightseeing in the night, including lamps´ illumination and people´s music performances, Podrohačske folklore ceremonies or traditional Orava Market.

Text/photo: Ol'ga Kubáčková

Translation: ing. Jan Jonáš

Nucleus mountain range of Low Tatra Mountains is most extensive chain of Slovak Republic, and the second highest one at the same time. In its north part, it is spreaded its most known and most visited part – Demanovska Valley. This valley keeps many beauties, on a surface or hidden entrails in a form of marvellous caves. The whole valley is interwoven with a nest of tourist trails.

Text/photo: Branislav Grebečí

West Tatra Mountains allure, with its unique beauty and variety, the tourists from Slovakia and also from distant localities as well as from abroad. Each nature and active relax lovers could choose from many marked tourist trails their suitable one. The routes (for experienced tourists) pass throughout deep forests  and rocky tops or violent clefts, towards waterfalls or to quiet transparent lakes.

Nevertheless, even not too experienced tourists, who have weaker physical condition or families with small children, could choose some from many paths, leading them along easier walks inside forests, where even charmimg mnature, is worth to be admired.

Text: O. Kubáčková

Photo: Jozef Krkošek

Small Fatra Mountain Range belongs to most visited ranges of Slovakia. The complex is spreaded in north-west part of the country. Nearly 70% of its total surface is covered with forests. Váh-river separates, in area of Strečno Pass, into two parts, such as: lower Lúčanská Fatra and higher Kriváňská Fatra.

The whole mountain range is interwoven with many tourist trails, so, each nature-lover (family with small chidren or experienced tourists) would have a rich choice of tours.

Text: O. Kubáčková

Photo: Jozef Krkošek