Horna Orava

Horna Orava (Upper Orava) is a Protected Landscape area, part of Beskids in Western Carpathians in Orava of Slovakia.

Understand

History

Landscape

It consists of several mountain ranges, including:

  • 🌍 Oravska Magura
  • 🌍 Oravska kotlina
  • 🌍 Oravska Orava Beskids
  • 🌍 Podbeskydska brazda
  • 🌍 Podbeskydska vrchovina

Flora and fauna

Climate

Get in

  • 🌍 Poland-Slovak border pass. OSM directions target=_blank 

Fees and permits

Get around

  • 🌍 Namestovo. A small (population under 8000) city, but biggest in the region. 
  • 🌍 Trstená. OSM directions target=_blank (updated Nov 2016)

See

  • 🌍 Orava forest railway (Oravská lesná železnica). A tourist railway between Tanečník stations and the Beskydy saddle on Orava. (updated Jan 2024) A similar railway operates in the nearby Kysuce.
  • 🌍 Viewing tower near Hviezdoslav lodge. Nearby there are also literary expositions of Slovak writers Hviezdoslav and Urbab. OSM directions target=_blank 
  • 🌍 Trchovnica observation tower. (updated Jan 2024)
  • 🌍 Zakamené observation tower. OSM directions target=_blank 
  • 🌍 Coffee museum. OSM directions target=_blank 

Do

  • 🌍 Orava dam (Oravská priehrada). Watersports and relax. OSM directions target=_blank (updated Nov 2016)
  • 🌍 Babia hora. One of the best observation hills due to its majesty and location. The rocky peak offers a far circular view in good weather. (updated Jan 2024)
  • 🌍 Little Babia hora. The mountain is a frequent destination for tourists. Despite the fact that it is somewhat in the shadow of the bigger mountain, the main hiking trail to the neighboring landmark leads right through its peak. The circular outlook from the peak is mostly unobstructed due to low vegetation. (updated Jan 2024)

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Eat

Drink

Sleep

Lodging

Camping

Backcountry

Stay safe

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