Strážovské vrchy

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Coordinates: 48 ° 55 '  N , 18 ° 30'  E

The Strážovské vrchy within the geomorphological division of Slovakia

The Strážovské vrchy ( German  Rajetz Mountains ) are a core mountain range in western Slovakia .

The highest mountain is the Strážov with 1213  m nm , the most visited by tourists, however, the Vápeč with 956  m nm , which offers visitors interesting photo motifs of the limestone and dolomite rock landscapes .

Part of the mountain has been part of the almost 31,000 hectare Strážovské vrchy protected landscape area since 1989 . Most of the area is covered by mixed forests.

The largest settlements in the area are Trenčianske Teplice , the Bojnice thermal springs , Dubnica nad Váhom , Rajecké Teplice , Ilava and the town of Čičmany, which is known for its historical and folk architecture .

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Individual evidence

  1. ^ Frieder Monzer: "Strážovské + vrchy" + "Rajetzer + Berge Slovakia: On the way between the Danube, Tatras and Beskydy , Google Books, page 31