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Hiking, skiing and tips for a stay in Terchová and the Malá Fatra.
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· 3 min read
Team retreat in Terchová: a whole house for 16 people
A company stay in the Malá Fatra without a hotel. The whole house for 16 people, three kitchens, a fireplace, a grill and a cycle path right behind the fence.
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· 5 min read
The finest views around Terchová: 10 places worth seeing
Ten viewpoints around Terchová, from the lookout tower above the village to Stoh and Osnica: what you can see, how hard the climb is and where the cable car gets you.
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· 4 min read
Easy hikes in Terchová: 7 ideas for families and casual walkers
Seven easy hikes in Terchová and the Vrátna valley: a lookout tower, Dolné diery, a nature trail, the ridge from the cable car, Paseky, a short stroll and the cycle path.
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Štefanová: the best hikes and trips from one of the loveliest parts of Terchová
Štefanová is the main trailhead in the Vrátna valley: Rozsutec, Stoh, Osnica and Jánošíkove diery, parking, buses and which hike to choose for your fitness.
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· 4 min read
Zbojnícky chodník in Terchová: route, difficulty and views
The Zbojnícky chodník from the Tiesňavy car park: blue waymarks, steps and chains, the Malé nocľahy junction, the Obšívanka valley, 3 to 4 hours and a spring closure.
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· 4 min read
Malý Rozsutec: route, views and linking it with Jánošíkove diery
Malý Rozsutec (1,343 m): the climb from Biely Potok, a quieter route from Zázrivá, the traverse from Štefanová and the detour from Horné diery, with chains and views.
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· 4 min read
Veľký Rozsutec: one of the finest hikes in the Malá Fatra
Veľký Rozsutec (1,610 m): four routes to the summit from Štefanová, Biely Potok and Zázrivá, chains below the top, the spring closure and who the climb suits.
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· 4 min read
Veľký Kriváň: the route from Vrátna, difficulty and a practical guide
Veľký Kriváň, the highest peak of the Malá Fatra: 40 minutes from the cable car or a full-day loop from Vrátna via Bublen and Chrapáky, with waymarks, times and tips.
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· 4 min read
The Chleb cable car in Vrátna: where it takes you and which hikes start there
The gondola in the Vrátna valley takes you up to Snilovské sedlo in minutes: what is at the top, which hikes start there and how to combine it with the chairlift.
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· 5 min read
Vrátna valley: a complete guide to trips and hiking
The Vrátna valley from Tiesňavy to the ridge: getting there, the cable car to Snilovské sedlo, hikes to Kriváň, Chleb, Stoh and Rozsutec, and family trips.
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· 4 min read
Horné diery: ladders, difficulty and the most beautiful sections
Horné diery are the wildest part of Jánošíkove diery: nine waterfalls, ladders up to 15 m high and a one-way climb towards the Medzirozsutce saddle.
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· 4 min read
Nové diery: what to expect and how to combine them with Dolné diery
Nové diery are the one-way, ladder-filled section of Jánošíkove diery: what to expect, how long they take and how to make a loop with Dolné diery.
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Dolné diery: route, difficulty, parking and practical tips
Dolné diery are the easiest part of Jánošíkove diery: an hour's walk from Biely Potok, two waterfalls, a nature trail and a return the same way.
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Jánošíkove diery with children: which route to choose and what to watch out for
Which route through Jánošíkove diery to choose with children of different ages, how to handle the ladders and one-way Nové diery, and what to pack.
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How long do Jánošíkove diery take and how hard is the route?
How much time to plan for Jánošíkove diery: Dolné, Nové and Horné diery, the small and the big loop, and what makes the route slower.
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Jánošíkove diery: where to park and where to start the hike
Where to park for Jánošíkove diery, Biely Potok or Štefanová, how to get there by bus and which starting point suits which route.
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Jánošíkove diery: a complete guide to the route, ladders and waterfalls
Jánošíkove diery from A to Z: the Lower, New and Upper gorges, the small and big loops, ladders, waterfalls, parking, entry and what to expect in each season.
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3 days in Terchová: an itinerary for a long weekend
Three days in Terchová: the gorges and the village, the ridge from the cable car, then Rozsutec, the Outlaws' Trail or thermal pools on day three. A ready-made plan.
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Things to see in Terchová: the best places, trips and experiences
Things to see in Terchová: twelve places from the Jánošíkove diery gorges and the Tiesňavy canyon to the nativity scene and Rozsutec, with timings and who they suit.
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Terchová: a complete guide for your first visit
First time in Terchová? Where everything is, how to get here by car or bus, what to see in a day or a week, when to come and what to check before you travel.
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· 4 min read
An autumn stay in a cottage in Terchová: hiking, nature and evenings by the fire
An autumn stay in Terchová: the whole house for up to 16 people, a fireplace with firewood included, three kitchens and hikes minutes away. Prices inside.
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What to do in Terchová when it rains in autumn
A rainy day in Terchová need not be wasted: a local exhibition, two castles within half an hour, thermal pools in Rajecké Teplice and plenty to do at the house.
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Malý Rozsutec in autumn: the ideal hike for shorter autumn days
Malý Rozsutec in autumn: a four-hour traverse from Štefanová to Biely Potok, the chains below the summit and how to handle a hike that ends somewhere else.
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· 4 min read
Veľký Rozsutec in autumn: route, difficulty and the best views
Veľký Rozsutec in autumn: the shortest climb from Štefanová, a loop through Horné diery, the chains below the summit and how to plan a day with less daylight.
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· 5 min read
Terchová with kids in autumn: 10 ideas for a family trip
Ten ideas for Terchová with children in autumn, from a lookout tower and a nature trail to Jánošíkove diery, the cable car and a bike park. Plus what to check first.
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Where to go in Slovakia in autumn: Terchová and the Malá Fatra
Where to go in Slovakia in autumn? The Malá Fatra near Terchová has gorges, a ridge reached by cable car and the Rozsutec peaks, with trails open all autumn.
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An autumn weekend in Terchová: a ready-made 2-day itinerary
A ready-made plan for an autumn weekend in Terchová: Saturday in the Jánošíkove diery gorges and the village, Sunday on the ridge below Veľký Kriváň, plus a plan B.
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Jánošíkove diery in autumn: route, weather and practical tips
Which loop through the Jánošíkove diery gorges to choose in autumn, how the one-way Nové diery works, where to park and what to watch for after rain.
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· 5 min read
The best autumn hikes around Terchová and the Malá Fatra
Seven autumn hikes around Terchová, from a half-hour walk to a lookout tower to Veľký Rozsutec. Distances, ascent, times and who each one suits.
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Terchová in autumn: what to see and do in September and October
Autumn in Terchová: the Jánošíkove diery gorges, a cable car to the ridge below Veľký Kriváň, the Rozsutec peaks and golden beech forests.
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