Poprad–Tatry Airport 1 hr 51
Starhrad (32 min) Crumbling medieval castle on a forested hilltop with sweeping views of the valley & the Váh river. Castle Súľov (25 min) Remnants of a 15th-century fortress built on a rocky crag with sweeping views, accessible by trail. Martinské Hole (48 min) Ski resort, skiing, and mountain Malý Kriváň (1 hr) Second-highest peak of the Malá Fatra range, with limestone rocks & a stone pillar at the summit. Rozhladňa Špicák (15 min) Museum of Povazie region (8 min) Museum, château, and castle Minčol (vrch v Malej Fatre) (38 min) Prominent mountain with a network of trails & a wood cross & expansive views at the summit. Ski resort Martinky (48 min) Ski resort, skiing, and winter sports Súľov Rocks (30 min) Nature area with striking rock formations like the Owl & Gothic Gate, plus cascades & wild orchids. Vyhliadková veža Dubeň (10 min) Budatín Castle (8 min) Guided tours are offered of this small 13th-century castle with a tower offering scenic city views. Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (5 min) Cathedral, church, and chapel Castle Strečno (13 min) Tours offered at a restored, centuries-old fortress perched high on a cliff next to the Váh river. Castle Lietava (29 min) Originally built in the 13th century, this mountaintop castle fell into ruins in the 1700s. Malá Fatra (1 hr 2) Adventurous hiking in scenic mountain range peaking at 1,709m with waterfalls, red deer & bears. |