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Things to see in Horná Lehota (Slovakia): 42 places and when to go
Horná Lehota is a town in Slovakia, and this site lists 42 places in and around it, mainly Nature (20), Mountains (18), Hiking (9). The best known are Low Tatras National Park, Chopok and Ďumbier. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovakia · 48.9039, 19.591
- Places
- 42 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (20) · Mountains (18) · Hiking (9) · Snow (5) · Museums and art (4) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- KSC Košice, 124 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Ďumbier, at 2,046 m.
What to see in Horná Lehota
The places in and around Horná Lehota, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Low Tatras National ParkNational park in Central Slovakia12 km
- ChopokMountain in Slovakia4.4 km
- ĎumbierMountain in Slovakia5.1 km
- JasnáSnow5.3 km
- DerešeMountain in Slovakia4.3 km
- Demänovská Cave of LibertyNature11 km
- Demänovská Ice CaveNature13 km
- Bystrianska CaveCave in Slovakia7.2 km
- ChabenecMountain in Low Tatras, Slovakia8.2 km
- ĎurkováMountain in Slovakia10 km
- Latiborská hoľaMountain in Slovakia14 km
- PoľanaMountain in Slovakia6.1 km
- BôrMountain in Slovakia7.6 km
- KotliskáMountain in Slovakia6.6 km
- Krakova hoľaMountain in Slovakia9.5 km
- Krúpova hoľaMountain in Slovakia4.9 km
- Ludárova hoľaMountain in Slovakia6.8 km
- ŠtiavnicaMountain in Slovakia5.9 km
- Žiarska hoľaMountain in Slovakia6.6 km
- Chata generála Milana Rastislava ŠtefánikaMountains · Hiking5.0 km
- Jaskyna mrtvych netopierovCave in Slovakia4.2 km
- Kamenná chata pod ChopkomMountains · Hiking4.4 km
- Zámostská hoľaMountain in Slovakia12 km
- Útulna ĎurkováMountain hut in Slovakia9.6 km
And the other 18, by what you come to do:
- History: 2. česko-slovenská paradesantná brigáda, Proviantný partizánsky bunker
- With kids: Ajax farma
- Museums and art: Banský dom, DOUBLE RED Cars Museum, Horehronské múzeum, Pamätná izba Sama Chalupku
- Hiking: Dedečková chata, Kolibka, Partizánska cesta, Útulňa Barborka (zamknuta), Útulňa Bukovinka, Útulňa Lakôtka (dezolátny stav)
- Temples: Kostol sv. Jozefa
- Snow: Mýto ski & bike, SKI Krpáčovo, Tále (Horná Lehota, Brezno, Slovakia)
- Architecture: Vodný mlyn
When to go to Horná Lehota
The best time to visit Horná Lehota is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:28
- FebPossible9:54
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:28
- MayBest time15:04
- JunBest time15:57
- JulBest time15:35
- AugBest time14:11
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:52
- DecPossible8:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. In July, 38 of the 42 places are at their best.
When to go to Slovakia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Horná Lehota
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC, Košice), 124 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Horná Lehota?
The best known: Low Tatras National Park, Chopok, Ďumbier, Jasná, Dereše. In all, 42 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Horná Lehota?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03.
How do you get to Horná Lehota?
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), 124 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Horná Lehota as the destination and these 42 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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