Poprad–Tatry Airport 1 hr 40
Veľký Rozsutec (47 min) 1,609-meter peak attracting hikers year-round for its panoramic views of surrounding valleys. Minčol (vrch v Malej Fatre) (40 min) Prominent mountain with a network of trails & a wood cross & expansive views at the summit. Martinské Hole (37 min) Ski resort, skiing, and mountain Fatra-OP (42 min) Natural protected area with rocky peaks, gorges, dwarf pine forests, waterfalls & wildlife. Castle Lietava (37 min) Originally built in the 13th century, this mountaintop castle fell into ruins in the 1700s. Rozhladňa Špicák (14 min) Starhrad (34 min) Crumbling medieval castle on a forested hilltop with sweeping views of the valley & the Váh river. Budatín Castle (16 min) Guided tours are offered of this small 13th-century castle with a tower offering scenic city views. Jánošíkove Diery (38 min) Hiking, waterfalls & unique rock formations draw crowds to this scenic network of gorges & canyons. Malý Kriváň (49 min) Second-highest peak of the Malá Fatra range, with limestone rocks & a stone pillar at the summit. Malá Fatra (51 min) Adventurous hiking in scenic mountain range peaking at 1,709m with waterfalls, red deer & bears. Súľov Rocks (39 min) Nature area with striking rock formations like the Owl & Gothic Gate, plus cascades & wild orchids. Veľký Kriváň (1 hr 14) Mountain with a cable car offering short, moderate routes & strenuous hikes to a picturesque summit. Chleb (1 hr 11) Scenic mountain with an 8-seat cable car, seasonal skiing, 360-degree views & a nature reserve. Castle Strečno (9 min) Tours offered at a restored, centuries-old fortress perched high on a cliff next to the Váh river. |