Around Ostrý vrch Nature Trail

Discover the natural and cultural heritage of Dlhá nad Oravou on a circular trail leading through meadows, forests and the distinctive limestone cliffs of the Orava Highlands.

The Around Ostrý vrch Nature Trail is a circular route near the village of Dlhá nad Oravou. Through ten educational stops, visitors learn about the geology of the Klippen Belt, local nature, the history of the village, traditional farming and the region's cultural heritage. The trail follows meadows, forest roads and rural paths around Ostrý vrch (808 m), one of the most distinctive limestone hills of the Orava Highlands. It was opened in 2018 as part of a cross-border project, with information panels available in Slovak, Polish and English.
Hiking

Route parameters

Moderate
Length
6,6 km
Elevation gain
320 m
Altitude
560 – 720 m
  • Route type Circular
Trail marking
Educational trail
Start Dlhá nad Oravou – odbočka od hlavnej cesty pri kaplnke a cintoríne
Finish Dlhá nad Oravou – odbočka od hlavnej cesty pri kaplnke a cintoríne
Surface
Field path Forest road
Facilities along the route
Information board Drinking water
Hiking

Route parameters

Moderate
Length
6,6 km
Elevation gain
320 m
Altitude
560 – 720 m
  • Route type Circular
Trail marking
Educational trail

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