Holiday apartment in Veľké Borové – Nature, Hiking and Cultural Heritage

Nature

At the entrance to the Prosiecka Valley from Veľké Borové, there is a natural grass basin formed by erosion. During spring rains and snowmelt, it can fill with water almost to the brim and empty again within 15 to 20 minutes.

The Ráztocký Waterfall plunges about eight metres into a rocky gorge. The waterfall is accessible from Veľké Borové.

Hiking

The circular route to the Súšava Lookout Tower is classified as an easy hike. It is 3.1 km long and includes 160 m of ascent and 160 m of descent; the duration is 1.05 hours. The Súšava Lookout Tower is actually a rebuilt transformer station designed in the style of traditional folk architecture. Its gallery offers views of the Roháče, Skorušinské vrchy, Chočské vrchy and Oravská pahorkatina mountain ranges.

The educational trail at the southern end of Veľké Borové leads through the Prosiecka and Kvačianska valleys. The educational trail through these valleys has 12 stations with information boards covering geographical, biological and historical topics. Along the route through the Prosiecka and Kvačianska valleys, there is a local restaurant in Veľké Borové offering refreshments.

Culture

Veľké Borové is home to a small 19th-century Classicist building with statues of Saint John the Baptist and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The village also has the Church of the Elevation of the Holy Cross, “Kostol Povýšenia sv. Kríža”, a Classicist church dating from 1823. It was built on the site of an older wooden sacred building.

Inside the Church of the Elevation of the Holy Cross, “Kostol Povýšenia sv. Kríža”, there are wall paintings from the 1940s, including “Oplakávanie Krista” and depictions of the four Evangelists. There is also a late Baroque altar of the Holy Family from the first half of the 18th century, as well as a baptismal font from the end of the 18th century. The condition of the church is considered good, and it continues to serve its religious purpose.

In the nearby settlement of Oblazy, the so-called “brunčiakovská” Lower Water Mill was built by the municipality of Veľké Borové. In the nearby Kvačianska Gorge, the water mills of Oblazy form part of the educational trail through the Prosiecka and Kvačianska valleys. At the nearby Lower Water Mill of Oblazy, visitors can see the reconstructed saw.

A holiday apartment in Veľké Borové can be chosen according to your personal travel profile: the named places Prosiecka, Kvačianska, Súšava, Ráztocký and Oblazy can add different accents to your own plans. The focus is on your preferred daily rhythm, the character of the location you prefer, as well as time spent together and time in peace. The balance between nature, hiking and cultural heritage is also an individual choice; it may depend on your flexibility regarding the weather and your need for self-directed daily routines.

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To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Liptovský Mikuláš.