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Things to see in Oravská Lesná (Slovakia): 32 places and when to go
Oravská Lesná is a town in Slovakia, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (15), Mountains (12), Nature (10). The best known are Rycerzowa, Bania and Bugaj. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovakia · 49.3857, 19.1641
- Places
- 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (15) · Mountains (12) · Nature (10) · Snow (3) · Museums and art (2) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- KSC Košice, 172 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Paráč, at 1,325 m.
What to see in Oravská Lesná
The places in and around Oravská Lesná, 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.
- RycerzowaMountain in Slovakia6.2 km
- BaniaMountain in Slovakia/Poland8.6 km
- BugajMountain in Poland11 km
- JaworzynaMountain in Slovakia and Poland9.4 km
- ParáčMountain in Slovakia7.8 km
- Vel'ký PrislopMountain in Poland/Slovakia14 km
- Hrubá bučinaMountain in Slovakia12 km
- Múzeum kysuckej dedinyMuseum4.8 km
- OrolMountain in Slovakia and Poland13 km
- OszusMountain in Slovakia3.1 km
- KýčeraMountain in Slovakia14 km
- Krawców-Wierch-HütteMountains · Hiking11 km
- Rycerzowa HostelMountains · Hiking6.1 km
- Chodník Zákamenským ChotáromHiking6.3 km
- Funny Park Oravska LesnaWith kids4 m
- Kostol sv. Márie MagdalényTemples14 km
- Krawców Wierch - przełęcz PrzysłopHiking6.3 km
- Múzeum kávyMuseum13 km
- Oddychový bod Novoť/Punkt Odpoczynku NovoťHiking9.2 km
- Orava SnowSki resort1.5 km
- Przełęcz Glinka - GlinkaHiking9.8 km
- Przełęcz Przegibek – Hala RycerzowaHiking7.5 km
- Rycerka Górna Kolonia – Wielka RaczaHiking13 km
- SKI Centrum KozinecSki resort10 km
And the other 8, by what you come to do:
When to go to Oravská Lesná
The best time to visit Oravská Lesná 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.
- JanPossible8:24
- FebPossible9:52
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:29
- MayBest time15:07
- JunBest time16:01
- JulBest time15:39
- AugBest time14:13
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:49
- DecPossible7:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59. In May, 29 of the 32 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 Oravská Lesná
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC, Košice), 172 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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Other towns nearby
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- Čadca34 places28 km
- Tvrdošín26 places29 km
- Žilina40 places35 km
- Bešeňová44 places38 km
- Jahodnícke háje24 places42 km
And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Oravská Lesná?
The best known: Rycerzowa, Bania, Bugaj, Jaworzyna, Paráč. In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Oravská Lesná?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59.
How do you get to Oravská Lesná?
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), 172 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Oravská Lesná as the destination and these 32 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.
Keep reading
- 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.
- Hiking523 places for hiking in Slovakia, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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