Herbal Nature Trail

A short educational walk by the Tvrdošín Reservoir introducing medicinal plants of Orava and the region's herbal traditions.

The Herbal Nature Trail is located in the village of Štefanov nad Oravou near the Tvrdošín balancing reservoir. The route follows a local asphalt road along the right bank of the reservoir and features four educational panels presenting medicinal herbs growing in the area, their traditional uses, herbal products and the history of herbal medicine in Orava. The trail is easy and suitable for families, cyclists and visitors with limited mobility. It was opened in 2014 and renovated in 2020.
Hiking

Route parameters

Easy
Length
0,8 km
  • Route type One-way (A → B)
Trail marking
Educational trail
Start Štefanov nad Oravou – odbočka pri kríži oproti domu č. 55 (pri obecnom úrade)
Finish cintorín v Štefanove nad Oravou
Surface
Asphalt
Facilities along the route
Information board
Hiking

Route parameters

Easy
Length
0,8 km
  • Route type One-way (A → B)
Trail marking
Educational trail

Links

Website

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