Súlov Rocks
Encyclopedia
The Súľov Rocks is a 5.43 square kilometre national nature reserve situated within the Súľov Mountains
region of Slovakia
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It was declared in 1973 and is located in the Bytča District
in Žilina Region
. Rocky crag
s take the shape of towers, cones, needles, gates, and some rocks resemble figures or animals.
The area is accessible by hiking
, climbing
and biking
.
Súľov Mountains
The Súľov Mountains is a rugged mountain range in Slovakia, the northwestern part of the Fatra-Tatra Area of the Inner Western Carpathians. Its highest peak is Veľký Manín, at 890 meters....
region of Slovakia
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
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It was declared in 1973 and is located in the Bytča District
Bytca District
Bytča District is a district inthe Žilina Region of central Slovakia.Until 1918, the district was part of the Hungarian county of Trenčín.- Municipalities :Populations are given as of 2005.*Bytča *Hlboké nad Váhom...
in Žilina Region
Žilina Region
The Žilina Region is one of the eight Slovak administrative regions and consists of 11 districts .-Geography:It is located in northern Slovakia and has an area of 6,804 km² and a population of 694,763 . The whole area is mountainous, belonging to the Western Carpathians...
. Rocky crag
Cliff
In geography and geology, a cliff is a significant vertical, or near vertical, rock exposure. Cliffs are formed as erosion landforms due to the processes of erosion and weathering that produce them. Cliffs are common on coasts, in mountainous areas, escarpments and along rivers. Cliffs are usually...
s take the shape of towers, cones, needles, gates, and some rocks resemble figures or animals.
The area is accessible by hiking
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
, climbing
Climbing
Climbing is the activity of using one's hands and feet to ascend a steep object. It is done both for recreation and professionally, as part of activities such as maintenance of a structure, or military operations.Climbing activities include:* Bouldering: Ascending boulders or small...
and biking
Cycling
Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, or for sport. Persons engaged in cycling are cyclists or bicyclists...
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External links
- www.sulov.com
- Climbing in Sulov Rocks - Mountaineering club Direct Bytca
- CLIMBING GUIDE