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Things to see in Rajecká Lesná (Slovakia): 23 places and when to go
Rajecká Lesná is a town in Slovakia, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (13), Nature (12), Hiking (5). The best known are Basilica of Nativity of Virgin Mary, Hnilická Kýčera and Hrubá Kečka. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovakia · 49.044, 18.6352
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (13) · Nature (12) · Hiking (5) · Temples (2) · History (2) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- BTS Bratislava, 143 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kľak, at 1,351 m.
What to see in Rajecká Lesná
The places in and around Rajecká 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.
- Basilica of Nativity of Virgin MaryChurch building in Žilina District, Slovakia1 m
- Hnilická KýčeraMountain in Slovakia7.9 km
- Hrubá KečkaMountain in Slovakia11 km
- KľakMountain in Malá Fatra, Slovakia7.0 km
- ReváňMountain of the Malá Fatra range in Slovakia8.8 km
- Veľký ManínMountain in Súľov Mountains, Slovakia14 km
- ŽibridMountain in Slovakia9.5 km
- ChlieviskáMountain in Slovakia13 km
- JavorinkaMountain in Slovakia13 km
- Kuneradský zámokCastle in Slovakia8.8 km
- Malý ManínMountain in Slovakia15 km
- Ostrá KečkaMountain in Slovakia9.6 km
- StráneMountain in Slovakia9.1 km
- ZnievMountain in Slovakia13 km
- Church of the Nativity of the Virgin MaryChurch building in Považská Bystrica District, Slovakia9.2 km
- chata SeverákMountains · Hiking14 km
- Chodník Zoltána KissaHiking8.1 km
- Dom č. 42Museum13 km
- Memoriál Luisa CrossaHiking7.6 km
- Radenov domMuseum13 km
- skiarena Fačkovské sedloSki resort9.5 km
- útulňa Javorina pod KľakomHiking7.4 km
- Útulňa SchovánkaHiking12 km
When to go to Rajecká Lesná
The best time to visit Rajecká 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.
- JanPossible8:27
- FebPossible9:54
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:28
- MayBest time15:05
- JunBest time15:58
- JulBest time15:36
- AugBest time14:11
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:51
- DecPossible8:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02. In May, 22 of the 23 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 Rajecká Lesná
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, Bratislava), 143 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
- Žilina40 places21 km
- Jahodnícke háje24 places21 km
- Beluša23 places22 km
- Bojnice28 places30 km
- Terchová30 places36 km
- Makov37 places36 km
And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rajecká Lesná?
The best known: Basilica of Nativity of Virgin Mary, Hnilická Kýčera, Hrubá Kečka, Kľak, Reváň. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rajecká Lesná?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02.
How do you get to Rajecká Lesná?
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS), 143 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rajecká Lesná as the destination and these 23 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
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