A trip to Rájecké Teplice and its surroundings
Itinerary for an extended weekend in Rájecké Teplice
Rájecké Teplice is famous not only for healing spa stays, but also as an ideal starting point for many trips and tours in their vicinity. You can go hiking directly from the city or move a little further and visit the fairytale Suĺovské rocks, Bojnice castle or the beautiful Malá Fatra mountains. In addition, in the afternoon after the trip you can go to the swimming pool or to the thermal baths
The first day in Rájecké Teplice
You can use the first day of your stay to tour Rájecké Teplice itself and then go on a short hike to the rocks above the town to the famous Biela Skala viewpoint.
A tour of Rájecké Teplice
Spa between Strážovské vrchy and Malá Fatra
The well-known spa – Rájecké Teplice is picturesquely situated between the Strážov hills and the southern part of Malá Fatra. It is not only an ideal place for spa guests, but also a good starting point for mountain hikes. In addition to the spa pool, there is also a nice outdoor swimming pool and a picturesque pond continue reading
Hike to the rocks above Rájecké Teplice
View of Rájecká dolina and Malá Fatra
Directly from Rájecké Teplice we can go on a nice hike to the rocks above the town. From several viewpoints there is a nice view of the ridge of Malá Fatra, Rájecká valley and of course the town of Rájecké Teplice. continue reading
Ascent to the White Rock
Beautiful view of Lietavský castle
Probably the most famous viewpoint around Rájecké Teplice is Biela skala (771 m above sea level). From the viewpoint there is a beautiful view of Lietavský Castle, Javorníky, Mala Fatra and Beskydy. You can get to the lookout point along the blue hiking trail or along the nature trail continue reading
Day two: Trip to Súľov Rocks
The next day is definitely worth going to the beautiful Súľov Rocks and make a great circuit through all the local attractions.
A trip to Súľov Rocks
Or another world just outside Žilina
Súľovské rocks are not particularly high, but due to their ruggedness and diversity of terrain, I would classify them among the places one should look. It offers a wide range of caves, rock towns and at the same time peace from the hustle and bustle of today's world. continue reading
Third day: culture or mountains
Depending on the weather or your condition, you can choose a cultural program – a visit to the castle in Bojnice and the famous village of Čičmany or go to the Strážov hills and climb Vápeč or Strážov.
Tour of Bojnice
Impressive castle, spa, parks ZOO
Bojnice is a spa town in central Slovakia about 1 km west of Prievidza. The first written mention of the town dates back to 1113. The biggest landmark is certainly Bojnice Castle, but the local spa, the famous zoo and a pleasant city center with a spa atmosphere are also worth a visit. continue reading
Tour of Čičman
Distinctive mountain village with a number of unique folk buildings decorated with unique
Čičmany is a mountain village in central Slovakia in the district of Žilina. It is a world-famous village with a large monument reserve of Slovak folk architecture continue reading
Ascent to Vápeč
Beautiful view in Strážovské vrchy
Vápeč (956 m above sea level) is a Slovak mountain in Strážovské vrchy. It lies east of the village Horná Poruba. The hill is also a national nature reserve. continue reading
Ascent to Strážov
Beauty of Strážovské vrchy
Strážov is the highest peak of the Strážov Hills, which connect to Malá Fatra from the south, dividing Fačkovské sedlo. From the top there are beautiful views of the surroundings, especially the sunsets are famous here. We chose the way up from the village of Čičmany, which is famous for its folk architecture and painted log cabins. The red mark will take us to the top, where we can be within three hours. continue reading
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