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With its climbing surface of 660 m², LOZILLA is one of the largest climbing walls in Slovakia.

Climbing is a great way to give your whole body a workout, strengthen muscles and improve flexibility. Join us and discover a new way to stay fit, healthy and enjoy every movement.

Here you will find more than 100 bouldering walls of all difficulties, and we swap out some of them with new ones every week! Enjoy the pleasant environment, refresh yourself at the bar, and use our new showers, changing rooms and toilets.

If you wish to spend your vacation and free time actively, you can book a multi-purpose tennis court in Pavčina Lehota suitable for playing tennis, netball, badminton and other kinds of ball games. It has artificial turf as a surface – a “fast” surface.

The tennis court is located in Pavčina Lehota No. 11, next to the Apartmány Nízke Tatry accommodation facility, in a quiet environment at the end of the village. It is open to the public and the accommodated guests.

Balony.sk is one of the largest operators of balloon flights in Slovakia. They have an extensive fleet of 20 new balloons. The main goal is to provide customers with the most beautiful experiences and to spread awareness about aeronautics. They have been working in the field for more than a quarter of a century, and during our existence we have provided wonderful experiences to tens of thousands of satisfied customers. You can now experience a great experience in aeronautics in Liptov.

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Experience Liptov from a bird’s eye view and enjoy beautiful views. The balloon ride over the Tatra mountains truly is a wonderful and amazing experience you will never forget.

Gothal is a multifunctional family complex that provides accommodation in cottages or guesthouses, traditional cuisine in Koliba Liptov and many sports and relaxation activities in the adjacent complex of the Water World and its surroundings: sports activities such as fitness with climbing wall, tennis, badminton, workout area, bowling, children’s corner, 2 playgrounds, e-bike rental, holiday animations or the nearby Ferrata Two Towers.

Gothal is also an ideal place for families with children. The little ones will have a blast here! Little swimmers will be delighted by the children’s pool, restless little ones will have fun in the children’s castle or on the playground, and future housewives can try out the children’s kitchen in the children’s corner. Future climbers can try out the climbing wall on special children’s booster seats.

In case of nice weather, you can take the children to one of the two children’s playgrounds. The first can be found next to the Water World and the second by the SMREK Apartment House. The playful playgrounds have many climbing frames and swings, and a slide. There are outdoor terraces near both playgrounds, where you can enjoy our home-roasted coffee while the children play.

Gothal is simply perfect for relaxation for an active family.

Come and try laser games, have fun with your friends or family and hang out in nice environment.

You can play laser tag, laser maze, play dance, table football. Laser Tag is a laser shootout in the labyrinth. The game may be played by 2 to 12 players. Minimum age of player is 6 years. More players, more fun. You don’t have to worry about getting dirty or hurt, unlike paintball, the Laser Tag is totally painless and safe.

With the Liptov Region Card you also get a discount on the Escape Room.

For the smallest one you will find here a nice furnished children corner.

You can learn more about Liptovský Mikuláš on the Liptovský Mikuláš website.

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Malinô Brdo is located only 1 km from the center of Ružomberok. It is located in the beautiful environment of Veľká Fatra at an altitude of 545 to 1209 m.a.s.l. It is a popular resting place not only for domestic but also foreign tourists.

A chair lift takes visitors to the top of Malinné (1 209 m above sea level), from where they can enjoy panoramic views of the Western, Low and High Tatras, Malá Fatra and Chočské Vrchy. During the summer season, the cable car and chairlift operate daily at half-hourly intervals. In the case of a larger number of visitors, the cable cars run continuously.

Here you will find relaxation by the water, a trip by cable car to the mountains of Malinô Brdo, fun activities for small children, an action-packed ride on an all-terrain scooter or go-cart, and an adrenaline rush at the bike park.

CYCLING ROUTES

1. To Čutkovská Dolina through Vtáčnik

The route starts from Hrabov through Kalvária to Vtáčnik, then continues to Čutkovska Valley and returns back to Hrabovo.

2. To Podsuchá through Smrekovica

The route starts from Hrabov to Vtáčnik, then continues through Nižné Šiprúnske sedlo to Smrekovica and finally follows the descent to Podsuchá.

 

3. Čutkovská dolina

The route begins in Hrabovo and ends in Čutkovo.

4. From Čutkovo to Ľubochňa past Tlstá hora

Beginning in Čutkovo, the route takes you past Tlstá hora to Ľubochňa and back to Hrabovo via Švošov and Hrboltová.

5. From Ľubochňa to Ružomberok (Hrabovo)

The route begins and ends in Ružomberok (Hrabovo).

6. To Vlkolínec past Krkavá skala

The route starts in Hrabovo, continues through Kalvária to the beginning of Cyklokorytnička, from there under Gejdák along Krkava skala to Vlkolínec.

7. Vlkolínec loop (past Šiprúň)

The route starts in Hrabovo and continues through Kalvária and Suché Hrabovo to Vlkolínec. From here the route passes on past Kozia farma to Jazierce and back to Vlkolínec.

8. To the Korytnica Spa through Podsuchá

The route runs from Hrabovo and continues through Kalvária to Vtáčnik. It then passes on to Čutkovská dolina and back to Hrabovo.

HIKING TIPS

Find inspiration in our list of TOP hiking trails

1. Hrabovo – Kalvária – Vlčia skala – Sidorovo (1099 m) – Vlkolínec – Suché Hrabovo – Hrabovo

  • Hiking time: 3,5 hour., 12 km
  • Total elevation gain: 412 m
  • Places of interests: Vlkolínec – a wooden village listed on the UNESCO list

2. Hrabovo – Kalvária – okruh okolo Sidorova – Kalvária – Hrabovo

  • Hiking time: 3 hour., 11 km
  • Total elevation gain: 324 m

3. Hrabovo – Kalvária – Suché Hrabovo – Vtáčnik – Šiprúnske saddle – Janošíkova kolkáreň – Smrekovica ( 1478 m.n.m.) – Podsuchá

  • Hiking time: 6 hour., 23 km
  • Total elevation gain: 938 m
  • Places of interests: Smrekovica – recreation center, Janošíkova kolkáreň – national nature conservation area

4. Hrabovo – Kalvária – Malinô Brdo – Vtáčnik – Šiprúnske saddle – Maďarovo (1331 mn.m.) – saddle pod Tlstou horou – Čutkovská valley

  • Hiking time: 5 hour., 20 km
  • Total elevation gain: 791 m
TRAILS
  1. Zelená (Green)
  • Length: 4 300 m
  • Average slope: 9,3 %
  • Total elevation gain: 397 m

The easiest trail in the bike park, perfect for the first time down hill riders and families with kids. It is located below the upper station of the gondola cable car and is largely made up of forest paths and meadows. Rent a bike and equipment and enjoy your first time down hill mountain biking!

 

  1. Modrý zamat (Blue Velvet)

This freeride trail is one of the most popular trails in Ružomberok. It is a single track trail with the predominant surface being clay (90%). It features plenty of banked turns (app. 60), jumps, doubles, berms and waves. The trails is designed for beginner to advanced riders, allowing them to ride at their own pace. Highly recommended!

 

  1. Low Ryder
  • Length: 500 m
  • Average slope: 17,2 %
  • Total elevation gain: 69 m

Low Ryder is a single track DH trail with no artificial obstacles. The ride starts on No. 2 trail and it connects to No. 4 trail after about 1,3 km. You can then ride into the trails No. 1, 2 and 4.

 

  1. Monster Dog
  • Length: 1 600 m
  • Average slope: 14,5 %
  • Total elevation gain: 232 m

The trail is suited to advanced and experienced riders, with lots of tree roots, rocks and artificial obstacles, such as drops, doubles, a rock garden and wooden bridges. You can access the trail from Modrý Zamat (trail No. 2) after around 1,2 km. To get to the bottom, you can either follow trail No. 1 or trail No. 2.

 

  1. Intro
  • Length: 500 m
  • Average slope: 15,4 %
  • Total elevation gain: 77 m

The Intro trail is the beginning section of a downhill route. It features a lot of tree roots, rocks, natural jumps, man-made doubles and a gap. The trail is a multi-user route designed for experienced riders. It  connects to trail No. 4, which you can choose to ride to get to the bottom. You can also take trail No. 1 and trail No. 2.

 

  1. ENZED
  • Length: 1 050 m
  • Average slope: 20 %
  • Total elevation gain:  200 m

The ENZED trail is best suited for the most demanding of riders. It has been designed in cooperation with world-class riders riding for the Banshee Bikes Factory Team, an international pro downhill race team led by Matej Charvát. The terrain is steep and technically challenging, featuring tight turns, open turns, roots and rocks. The first half of the track is the most challenging part, with two large double drops firing you into a steep rooty down-slope. The second half of the trail will challenge you with a techy traverse.

ENZED trail is the most difficult trail in the park. Its level of difficulty increases when it is wet and   multiplies when it rains. Its difficult nature makes it popular among downhill mountain bike racers competing both nationally and internationally. You can access the trail from DH PRO (trail No. 7). After  about 100 m, turn left. To reach the bottom, you can either take trail No. 4, 1 or 2.

 

  1. DH PRO
  • Length: 1 000 m
  • Average slope: 19,9 %
  • Total elevation gain: 199 m

The track starts at the upper station of the gondola cable car and leads to Monster Dog (No. 4 trail). It is designed for the most demanding of riders. It includes plenty of technically challenging sections with open traverses, steep terrain, roots and rocks. DH PRO trail connects to trails No. 4, 1  and 2.

 

  1. Bidasken
  • Length: 800 m
  • Average slope: 11,5 %
  • Total elevation gain: 92 m

The track is designed for the most advanced mountain bikers. Its construction was inspired by the North Shore Trail and so it is mainly made up of forest paths and wooden bridges of different shapes. You can access the trail from Modrý zamat (trail No.2) after around 1,7 km. The trail connects to trail No. 4 and also to trails No.  1, 2 and 4.

 

  1. Blizzard
  • Length: 4 100 m
  • Average slope: 9,7 %
  • Total elevation gain : 392 m

The Blizzard is a trail designed to accommodate riders of all abilities, from beginners and hard tail riders right through to experienced enduro and downhill riders. The trail is a single-track route of variable surface types. Its natural and built parts will take you through meadow and forest terrain, packed full of small to moderate obstacles, such as terrain waves, small jumps, step-ups, wooden   bridges, close as well as banked turns and several easy root and rocky passages.

Its low average slope and braking bumps remove the need for breaking sharply, making the ride flow smoothly. The overall length of the trail and its features will test your endurance and biking skills. Highly recommended to every XC trail, all-mountain, enduro and freeride/downhill rider.

 

  1. MALINA
  • Length: 2 200 m
  • Average slope: 10 %
  • Total elevation gain: 280 m
  • Difficulty level: blue

This newly built trail begins at the upper station of the chairlift and winds its way down the piste towards the saddle of the Malinô Brdo mountain. This section of the route offers wonderful panoramic views stretching over the Chočské Vrchy mountains, the Western Tatras and the Low Tatras. After around 1000 m, the trail enters the forest with some turns along the way and after some time it joins the Vlkolínska piste again. The trail traverses the slope and heads back towards the lower station of the chairlift.

 

  1. SUCHÁ
  • Length: 3 000 m
  • Average slope: 8,5  %
  • Total elevation gain: 380 m
  • Difficulty level: green

This trail also begins at the upper station of the chairlift located at the top of the Malinné mountain. It enters the forest with a steeper descent and then it connects to a section made of gravel and broken asphalt paths. The trail finishes in the Vlkolínske meadows, next to the Mini Zoo, just at the foot of the Sidorovo mountain.

 

MYSTERIES OF THE FOREST – A FAMILY GAME IN NATURE

Take a day trip with the little ones, have fun solving logical and educational tasks together with your children and discover the natural beauty of the Great Fatra Mountains in the Malinô Brdo resort!

Take a trip by cable car, discover the most beautiful places in the resort and have fun with the activities prepared for children.

How to play the game in nature

  • When purchasing a cable car ticket, your child will receive a brochure-guide to the resort with fun and educational activities. If you purchase tickets online, don’t forget to stop at the ticket office to get the brochure!
  • You will take the cable car and according to the map you will find places with animal statues! Be careful, the first place is right at the lower station of the cable car.
  • At each place you must complete an activity, thanks to which you will receive a 4-digit code from the safe, in which you will find a clue to solve the puzzle.
  • At the last mysterious place, a sweet surprise awaits you in the Aprés-ski bar.
  • With the mystery solved, stop by the cash register and pick up a small gift for the clever seeker.
BUGGY AND BOUNCY CASTLE FOR CHILDREN

Electric buggies and a bouncy castle at Aprés-ski are new. On Maline Brda, during the summer holidays, you will find an off-road track with electric buggies for children, who will become little drivers and riders who can go crazy to their heart’s content. Or even the little ones can go crazy on the bouncy castle with the slide while the parents enjoy a refreshing drink or coffee on the terrace.here.

TERRAIN SCOOTERS AND MOUNTAIN CARTS

When visiting the resort, don’t forget the adrenaline ride on an all-terrain scooter or mountain cart along a 4.5-kilometer route directly from the cable car exit to Hrabov. The trip takes about 20 minutes, during which you will enjoy fun and driving through beautiful nature on an asphalt road. If you have enough time, an interesting option is to rent e-bikes, with which you can experience effortless bike tours around the area.

TIPS FOR A TRIP

Among the sought-after easy tourist routes is the Mevedia cesta educational forest trail, on which you will learn interesting facts about the brown bear from information boards. The route is 4.5 km long and even the smallest can handle it. Another sought-after location is Vlkolínec, which is included in the list of UNESCO monuments. It is only 40 minutes away from the top station of the cable car, and along the way you will also visit the Sidorovo Minifarm. The route is 2.4 km long and follows a hiking trail. You can find other types of hiking here: https://skipark.sk/aktivity/bikepark/turistika/

BIKE PARK

In summer, the center is a paradise for bikers. You will find 11 tracks where even the most experienced riders will test their skills! You will find more than 30 km of tracks of varying difficulty. You can comfortably ride the 8-seater cable car with your bike and ride as much as you want.

MINI FARM SIDOROVO

During the summer holidays from 1.7. until 1.9.2024 the Sidorovo mini farm will be open to all visitors.which you can find 20 minutes from the top station of the cable car. A short walk through the charming nature of Veľká Fatra will be enriched by the animals that you will find here.

During the trip to Vlkolínec from Malina Brda, you can plan a short break at the mini-farm located along the route.

The mini-farm is open in July-August from 9:30AM to 4:00PM.

 

 

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We lock you into teacher cabinet and you can get out only if you solve several tasks and rebuses from subjects, as physics, chemistry, literature, music, geography and many others.

Your task is to escape from teacher’s cabinet within 1 hour, while you have to decode 11 locks by different hidden hints and clues and get the key. If some problems appear, you can contact our staff, which is available during all the time. If you were not able to escape despite our help, we would willingly unlock you.

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Horseback riding adventures

Experience exceptional relaxation in the saddle of a horse, surrounded by the silence of nature and views of the majestic Kriváň. Horses in Východná offer horseback riding for everyone – for those who have never ridden a horse before, for children, and for experienced riders who want to enjoy the views and peace of the Tatra Mountains.

The farm is located in Východná, under the panorama of the Tatras. You ride along beautiful routes where you will get to know the Tatra landscape, meadows full of herbs and quiet forest trails. During the ride you can see roe deer, deer, foxes and predators – nature is still alive here.

The instructors place particular emphasis on safety. Each route is carefully prepared even for complete beginners, and the horses are trained for this type of ride for a long time. Thanks to this, you can fully enjoy the views, the silence of nature, and the closeness of the horse – without stress, but with a sense of adventure.

Stop at the HUMNOshop on your way home, where you can buy cheeses, organic herbal teas and other products from Farma Východná.

TRIP OFFER

VIP rides – when you want something special

  • private ride just for you (1 or 2 people)
  • without other riders
  • possibility of a more adventurous route
  • photo stop in exceptional places (we take photos with a SLR camera)
  • length 1, 1.5 or 2 hours
  • price from €100 for 1–2 people

VIP rides are ideal for couples, friends, but also individuals who want a quiet rest just for themselves. We ride only in favorable weather and everything takes place in a relaxed atmosphere. Suitable also for people who have never ridden a horse before.

Group rides

  • for 3 to 6 people
  • suitable for individuals, families with children and smaller groups
  • always a safe route
  • two instructors as an escort to make everyone feel safe
  • ride length 1, 1.5 or 2 hours
  • price from €30/person

On group rides, you ride at a common pace along a safe route. Even complete beginners are welcome – we will explain everything to you before the ride.

RIDE PROCEDURE

Before the ride, you will be introduced to the horse, explained everything you need to know and given a helmet. The ride is in the field – not in a paddock. There are always at least two instructors with you, so you can fully concentrate on the experience without stress.

Even a person who has never ridden a horse before can ride. Children can ride from about 3 years old, depending on height and weight.

Fulfill your dream of flying! In a glazed chamber with a diameter of 4.3 meters and an incredible height of 14 meters, air flows at speeds of up to 270 km / h. However, you are flying at a safe altitude and under the constant supervision of experienced instructors. You do not need any previous experience or special physical fitness. Flying is suitable for all physically healthy persons from 5 years.

The minute at the Hurricane Factory is the equivalent of a plane jump from 4,000 meters.

You can learn more about Liptovský Mikuláš on the Liptovský Mikuláš website.

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ZipLine Hrabovo is an adrenaline attraction in the Hrabovská Valley in Ružomberok, which connects the two banks of the Hrabovská Reservoir to the largest rope park in Slovakia with a length of 1,110 m.

ZipLine track is 300 meters and offers a unique view over the Hrabovo water level of the dam. When driving the speed reaches 40-60 km / h. Zip Line in Hrabove is the longest zipline cable car to Slovensku

ZipLine track is weight limitations for passenger weighing at least 40 kg and maximum 120 kg. Attractions operation is limited poveternostnimi conditions.

In collaboration with professionals ( Work in heights, Ltd. ) we have prepared in Čutkovská valley in Ruzomberok adrenaline novelty – ZipLine funicular (Zip-wire). The track has  a length of 210 meters  and passes over Čutkovská valley in beautiful natural surroundings over the pasture with sheep, pond, creek and family resort giants . The highest point reaches a height of up to 20 meters!

In implementing and operating mainly we pay attention to safety !

ZipLine is part of the theme park giant , where the start and goal of the entire alpine experience pulley over Čutkovská valley. As part of the Giant’s zipline stylized as zinc (cord), where a branch Čutka dried laundry. 🙂

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Motel Ranč is located in the heart of Lower Liptov region, where the mountains of the Liptov Basin meet the Choč Hills, the Great Fatra and the Low Tatras. In addition to accommodation, Motel Ranch offers a wide range of sports activities for children and adults, such as squash, bowling, billiard, table tennis and sauna. All these sports activities are in one large room, with possibility of refreshment and blackboards for corporate and family events and meetings.

Squash Liptov is located in the centre of Liptovský Mikuláš. There are 2 certified squash courts, which can also be used for table tennis, rental of squash rackets and balls. It is necessary to use sneakers which does not leave tracks on the court.

Come and enjoy yourself. Squash guesthouse offers you the opportunity to play squash on certified courts with ASB brand. There is sport equipment rental at your disposal offering rackets, balls and footwear. Qualified trainers and friendly service are waiting for you.

Tarzania is a rope park built from various rope obstacles that are hung on the trees. TARZANIA is designed for all those who want to enjoy proper level of adrenaline, slight dose of physical activity and mainly perfect experience.In both our parks in Liptov we offer two routes of different difficultyfor adults (height above 150 cm) and of course the route for small children.

Average time for passing the most difficult route is 1.5 hou.

TARZANIA is rope park build from diferent kinds of rope obstacles, which are hanging on trees or artificial pillars. You can try TARZANIA both in summer and winter. Rope park is for everyone who would like to enjoy high adrenalin, sport challenge and perfect memories. TARZANIA operates eleven rope parks around Slovakia.

Average time for passing the most difficult route is 1.5 hour.

We have prepared for you new rope park in Jasná, located in new better place at Záhradky, above Lúčky. We have to say bye to previous old park because it was destroyed by wind storm.

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