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Brezina Woods

The territory of Brezina woods forms the southwest end of the Strážovské Hills, reaching deep into Trenčín. The history of this territory is connected to the history of Trenčín castle, since the earliest times of Trenčín dominion. In the 19th century, part of Brezina woods was a barren slope. Goats would graze on the hill, hence its name - Kozí vrch (Goat Hill). Toward the end of the 19th century, a Trenčín archivist, and discoverer of the Roman inscription on the rock, by the name of Ľudovít Bonaventúra Stárek (1803 – 1863) began systematic forestation of the area. The first successfully introduced trees that would finally grow were birch trees which gave name to the woods – Brezina (Birch Grove).

Today, the size of the woods is 212.68 ha. Tree species include beech, Carpinus, maple, elm, spruce, pine, and larch. The close proximity of the woods area to the City center is of great value to the local residents as it offers ideal conditions for mental and physical relaxation.

Educational trail  Origins and Development of the Woods

The trail was completed in the Spring of 1989. Later, in 1999 – 2000, it was re-configured into its form today. It is 1500 meters long spanning from the water tower, crossing over Dušová valley and ending at mass graveyard (memento). Elevation is 50 meters. 12 information tables inform the visitors about everything regarding the woods. The trail may be accessed from the JUH residential zone, or from the Brezina hotel.

Educational trail SEVER (NORTH)

Its length is 1410 meters with seven stops that offer a short excursion into distant and recent past of Brezina. People can also learn of different soil types and plants found here. Elevation is 43 meters.

Oxygen Trail

Length of the trail is 5 km. It starts at the Cherry orchard and continues behind the monument to the tortured, towards the hotel, Dušová valley,  above the JUH residential zone, and back to the Cherry orchard. It serves recreational as well as professional athletes. Elevation is 100 meters.

White Carpathians

Main ridge stretches mostly along the Slovak - Moravian border. Its length from the city of Skalica to Vlársky mountain pass is more than 100 km. Within the outlying areas of Trenčín are the following zones:

  • Javorinská highland, with the tallest peak of the ridge (Veľká Javorina 970 m),
  • Bešiny (628 m),
  • Lopenícka highland (Veľký Lopeník),
  • Súčanská highland (Chabová 731 m)
  • Bošácke rifts (Bradlová 733 m)

The climate is mild (warm) however, the peaks belong to the cold zone. The greatest forest components of the Carpathians in the lower regions are composed of oak-carpinus woods, higher regions have beechwood. Significant characteristic of the ridge is its grasslands with rich occurrence of plants from the Orchid family.  Rare species of plants and animals are also found here.  In 1979, 43,519 ha were declared the White Carpathians Protected Landscape Area.  The unique beauty of the landscape picture is shown in “kopanice” (remote settlements) with elements of folk architecture and variety of folk traditions.

Recommended hiking trails:

Route Sign Duration
Trenčín – Drietoma red 3,00 h
Zlatovce – Machnáč green 3,00 h
Zlatovce – Horná Súča yellow 3,00 h
Zlatovce – Hrabovka – Horná Súča blue 3,30 h

Považský Inovec

Belongs to Fatra-Tatras area of the West Carpathians. It stretches in the north-south direction along the Váh River, from Jastrabské saddleback to the City of Hlohovec. Mountain is of the size of 600 km2. It is divided into 4 subregions – Vysoký Inovec, with the tallest peak of the ridge (Inovec 1024 m), Nízky Inovec (Bezovec 743 m), Inovecké predhorie,  and Krahulčie hills (Marhát 749 m). The northern and central parts are especially attractive for tourists, offering  possibilities for both winter and summer tourism. 

With the exception of its top parts, the ridge is a mild warm area. Numerous local mineral springs can be found here. Most frequent are oak-carpinus woodlands, together with beechwood. Strong quartzite, limestone, and dolomites rise above the rest as massive rock walls and platforms (surroundings of Beckov).  Forest region with hills is characteristic for its vast areas of steppes with rural residential structures. 

Recommended hiking trails:

Very popular is hike to Inovec (1042 m). Beech woods with occasional oak-carpinus vegetation reach as high as the top pyramid. Top parts are covered with sprucewood. Although the top platform does not provide for panoramic view, the nearby Palúch (1001 m) and upper part of the ski meadow provide such views.  Weather permitting visitors may get a view of Vršatecké rifts, Vápeč, and Baske (northern direction). A tourist chalet is built at the altitude of 840 m.

Access

  •  from the north, from the village of Mníchova Lehota – railway station – red sign.

Strážovské Hills

Belong to Fatra-Tatras area of the West Carpathians. South of Trenčín, in the Jastrabské saddleback, the hills connect to Považský Inovec. On the east, they connect to Malá Fatra at the Fačkovské saddleback, while to the north the hills spread over the Briestenné settlement and connect to the Súľovské hills. The hills take up more than 900 km2.

Its climate is mild warm while the peaks belong in the cold zone. Beech trees cover the greatest area, some oak trees are found in the southern part. The area is divided into 4 subregions and 22 zones. Broader environment of Trenčín mainly includes the following zones: Teplická highland (Slapský vrch 798 m), Basky (Baske 955 m), Ostrý (Ostrý vrch 768 m). Main part of the ridge is composed of limestone, dolomite and marl limestone. This is a mountain ridge of various structures which gives rise to unique peak shapes.

Recommended hiking trails:

Route Sign Duration
Trenčín – Kubra – Trenčianske Teplice red 4,45 h
Kubra – Sedlo Lúčky yellow 2,30 h
Soblahov – Chata pod Ostrým vrchom – Trenčín blue 4,45 h