Poprad–Tatry Airport 1 hr 40
Castle Strečno (20 min) Tours offered at a restored, centuries-old fortress perched high on a cliff next to the Váh river. Malá Fatra (52 min) Adventurous hiking in scenic mountain range peaking at 1,709m with waterfalls, red deer & bears. Malý Kriváň (44 min) Second-highest peak of the Malá Fatra range, with limestone rocks & a stone pillar at the summit. Veľký Rozsutec (47 min) 1,609-meter peak attracting hikers year-round for its panoramic views of surrounding valleys. Snowland Valčianska dolina (29 min) Ski resort, sports, skiing, and winter sports Minčol (vrch v Malej Fatre) (53 min) Prominent mountain with a network of trails & a wood cross & expansive views at the summit. Martinské Hole (31 min) Ski resort, skiing, and mountain Veľký Kriváň (1 hr 15) Mountain with a cable car offering short, moderate routes & strenuous hikes to a picturesque summit. Ski resort Martinky (31 min) Ski resort, skiing, and winter sports Veľká Fatra National Park (46 min) Vast mountain park home to deer & brown bears, popular for hiking, rock climbing & winter skiing. Chleb (1 hr 12) Scenic mountain with an 8-seat cable car, seasonal skiing, 360-degree views & a nature reserve. Budatín Castle (29 min) Guided tours are offered of this small 13th-century castle with a tower offering scenic city views. Museum of the Slovak Village (28 min) Open-air museum recreating a rural Slovak village with traditional wooden buildings & guided tours. Castle Lietava (50 min) Originally built in the 13th century, this mountaintop castle fell into ruins in the 1700s. Jánošíkove Diery (51 min) Hiking, waterfalls & unique rock formations draw crowds to this scenic network of gorges & canyons. |