Poprad–Tatry Airport 1 hr 43
Minčol (vrch v Malej Fatre) (40 min) Prominent mountain with a network of trails & a wood cross & expansive views at the summit. Veľký Kriváň (1 hr 17) Mountain with a cable car offering short, moderate routes & strenuous hikes to a picturesque summit. Súľov Rocks (39 min) Nature area with striking rock formations like the Owl & Gothic Gate, plus cascades & wild orchids. Veľký Rozsutec (50 min) 1,609-meter peak attracting hikers year-round for its panoramic views of surrounding valleys. Fatra-OP (42 min) Natural protected area with rocky peaks, gorges, dwarf pine forests, waterfalls & wildlife. Budatín Castle (16 min) Guided tours are offered of this small 13th-century castle with a tower offering scenic city views. Chleb (1 hr 13) Scenic mountain with an 8-seat cable car, seasonal skiing, 360-degree views & a nature reserve. Castle Lietava (37 min) Originally built in the 13th century, this mountaintop castle fell into ruins in the 1700s. Martinské Hole (39 min) Ski resort, skiing, and mountain Malý Kriváň (51 min) Second-highest peak of the Malá Fatra range, with limestone rocks & a stone pillar at the summit. Starhrad (38 min) Crumbling medieval castle on a forested hilltop with sweeping views of the valley & the Váh river. Rozhladňa Špicák (7 min) Jánošíkove Diery (38 min) Hiking, waterfalls & unique rock formations draw crowds to this scenic network of gorges & canyons. Malá Fatra (54 min) Adventurous hiking in scenic mountain range peaking at 1,709m with waterfalls, red deer & bears. Castle Strečno (4 min) Tours offered at a restored, centuries-old fortress perched high on a cliff next to the Váh river. |