Zuberec bench
A bench with a view above Zuberec
A viewpoint with a bench where you can sit for a while and take in the surrounding hills. A favourite spot for a short stop and a photo.
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Short walks with a beautiful view of the Roháče that kids and older walkers can manage too. The swings, viewpoints and benches are at their best in the late afternoon, when the sun sinks behind the hills of Orava.
Wooden elephant
A wooden sculpture the kids will love
A carved wooden sculpture by a hiking trail. A favourite destination for a walk and a photo spot for kids and adults alike.
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Skorušina shelter
A night on the summit with a view of the Roháče
A modern wooden shelter on Skorušina with views of the Roháče, Babia hora and the Orava reservoir. Overnight stays only with an online booking. The sunrise from here is worth getting up early for.
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Photogenic swings with views of the Roháče and Orava, scattered across the meadows above Zuberec and Habovka. Most are just a few minutes' walk away, so they make a good short trip with kids.
Swing with a view of the Roháče
A swing by two trees above Zuberec
A swing in a meadow by two lone trees above the village, with a view of the whole Western Tatras. Easy enough for kids.
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Heart swing
A heart-shaped swing above Habovka
A metal heart-shaped swing in a meadow above Habovka, overlooking the valley. A favourite photo stop you may know from social media.
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Swing above the plantation
A swing mostly known to locals
A lesser-known swing with a view, visited more by locals than by tourists.
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Holica swing
A swing among spruces with a view of the valley
A wooden swing hung between spruces at the edge of the forest, with a far-reaching view over the valley to a reservoir and snow-capped ridges on the horizon.
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Lesser-known spots nearby that are worth a stop once you've seen the main sights. The map is the best way to see how to get there.
Stone Nativity scene
A stone Nativity scene under a wooden roof
A stone Nativity scene with carved figures under a small wooden roof. Easy to miss, yet a favourite photo spot.
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Kýčera viewpoint
A viewpoint over the fields, best in autumn
A viewpoint by Kýčera overlooking the nearby villages and fields, especially striking in autumn.
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Stainless-steel cross
A viewpoint with a cross above Habovka
A viewpoint with a stainless-steel cross above Habovka, overlooking the village and the surrounding hills.
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Sunset point
Sunset above Habovka
A meadow above Habovka with a stone fire pit and a view of the sun setting over the surrounding hills. Come in the evening with a blanket and something to roast over the fire.
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