Place to visit
Oblaz, Slovakia: what it is and when to go
Oblaz is a summit in Slovakia (Makov), at 996 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovakia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Slovakia
- Elevation
- 996 m
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- BTS Bratislava, 149 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 49.28891, 18.3231
What it is and where
Oblaz is a summit in Slovakia (Makov), at 996 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovakia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Makov, where this site lists 37 more places to see, 9.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.28891, 18.3231; the nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, Bratislava), 149 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Slovakia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Oblaz is May to October.
- JanPossible8:25
- FebPossible9:53
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:29
- MayBest time15:06
- JunBest time16:00
- JulBest time15:38
- AugBest time14:12
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:50
- DecPossible7:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to October | November to April |
| Mountains | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Oblaz has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Slovakia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Slovakia
To enter Slovakia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Slovakia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance · 18 300 mountain rescue.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ski PodjavorníkSki resort1.5 km
- Malý JavorníkSummit2.4 km
- Ski RáztokaSki area2.6 km
- PR Malý JavorníkProtected area3.0 km
- Bukovina ČarťákHiking3.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Slovakia guide.
More in Slovakia: Nature
- Gerlachovský štít: Summit
- Rysy: Summit
- Tatranský národný park: National park
- Kriváň: Summit
- Slovak Paradise National Park: National park
- Aggtelek National Park: National park
Every Slovakia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Oblaz?
It is a summit in Slovakia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovakia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Oblaz?
May to October. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59.
How do you get to Oblaz?
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS), 149 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovakia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Slovakia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ski Podjavorník, Malý Javorník, Ski Ráztoka. The rest is in the Slovakia guide.
Keep reading
- Makov37 places to see in and around Makov, Slovakia: Veľký Javorník, Malý Javorník, Bobek/Bobok. Best time: May to October.
- Nature827 places for nature in Slovakia, from Gerlachovský štít to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- SlovakiaBefore travelling to Slovakia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
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