Walking into the nature in Slovakia

From August 7, 2023, the cableway to Geravy from the village of Dedinky was put into operation again after a long time. It is located in the southern part of the Slovak Paradise near the Palcmanská Maša water reservoir. The single-seat cable car with a track length of 1,988.7 meters has a transport capacity of 290 people per hour and an elevation of more than 200 meters. Photos: https://sobotnik.sk/2023/08/lanovka-geravy-dedinky/

Chairlift from Studienka to Kamzik has an elevation of 186 meters and capacity of 342 persons peer hour. Its lower station is most easily reached by public transport bus line no. 43rd. It is the only attraction of its kind in a wide area of Bratislava. You can be transported not only to Kamzík - Koliba, but also back to Železná Studnička. It is possible to get in it on any station. The top station on Koliba can be reached by car. Also trolleybus 213 drives towards it. From the last bus stop to the station it will take about an hour by a pleasant walking. Here at the top station there...

Forestry museum is situated in Vydrovská valley in the region of Horehronie, about 1 km from the Čierny Balog. Here, in the beautiful forest surrounding of Veporské Hills, you can see various exhibits that got you acquainted with the forestry - with its past and present. 3 km long route, called the Walk of Forestry Time currently consists of 75 stops. They'll share the importance of forests in our lives. You will learn what all is necessary for the conservation and protection of forests. The information boards in Slovak and English language as well as three-dimensional objects (exhibits)...

photo: www.e-obce.sk

The educational trail "History and present of the village Trávnica" is situated in the urban area and in the area of ​​the village Trávnica. The walkway will take you through 24 stops equipped with information panels. Thematically, it focuses on the historical, natural and contemporary attractions of the village Trávnica. Undoubtedly, the attractions include four mansions, parks, two ponds and many other attractions of the village. The terrain is undemanding and is suitable for hiking, but also for cycling. Some parts of the route are led along field dirt roads, their condition...

The Giant Waterfall is one of the most beautiful and most visited waterfalls in the High Tatras. It is located at the entrance to the Small Cold Valley (Malá Studená dolina) at an altitude of 1,330 m and reaches a height of approximately 20 m. It can be reached via the red hiking trail in about 20 minutes. Thanks to its easy accessibility from Hrebienok, it is a popular destination for short family walks. The powerful stream of water, mountain forests, and magnificent views of the surrounding Tatra peaks create a unique atmosphere that visitors can enjoy throughout the year.

photo: www.novavieska.sk, www.strekov.sk

Gorge Piecky is a national nature reserve with an area located in the northwestern part of the Slovak Paradise. The limestone gorge, which leads the tourist path in the direction upstream of the stream, flows into Hrabušická settlement Píla. At the beginning of the route there is Biela valley, where there is only a milder relief, but further followed by a more difficult terrain, which is formed by rocky cracks cascades and waterfalls. The more dangerous parts of the route in distress, which are secured by ladders and chains, require caution. During the passage through the Piecky Gorge, tourists...

Suchá Belá is the most visited gorge in the Slovak Paradise, both for its accessibility and for its high concentration of waterfalls and exposed areas on a short stretch. Before the actual passage around the waterfalls the route leads through a wet river bed. Passage of the strait is allowed only upstream of the stream up the green tourist route. photos: www.novoveskahuta.sk

The lookout tower on the Bobovec hill in Stará Bystrica was built in 2011 and opened on 27 August 2011. It offers you a beautiful view of Radôstka, Klubina, Nová and Stará Bystrica, as well as Malá Fatra. The lookout tower is brick, so visitors who are afraid of swaying wooden lookout towers do not have to worry. At the lookout tower there is a fireplace and a shelter with seating as well as information boards. The lookout tower and its surroundings are landscaped, upstairs there are brick spiral stairs. During the tour through this beautiful Kysuce region, be sure not to miss a visit...

The lookout tower on the Špicák hill near Strečno stands at an altitude of 620 m above sea level. It was built in the fall of 2017. The lookout tower with a height of over 8 meters is made entirely of wood. From the lookout tower you will have a panoramic view of the Žilina Basin, the ridge of the Little Fatra, part of the Kysucká Highlands and the Strážovské hills. The uniqueness of the lookout tower is that you can see 4 surrounding castles - Strečno, Old Castle, Budatín Castle and Lietavský Castle. You can get to the lookout tower by following the yellow tourist sign, which starts...