Nezbudská Lúčka

Žilina District · Žilina region · Slovakia
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Nezbudská Lúčka is a village in the Žilina District, Žilina region, Slovakia. It lies at an altitude of 357 metres in the Horné Považie region, at the junction of the Žilina Basin and the Lesser Fatra mountains. The village is situated by the Hoskora stream and near the Váh river, covering an area of 8.21 km². As of 2025, the population is 397.

The first historical mention of Nezbudská Lúčka dates back to 1439. The village’s origins are linked to lime burning for construction in the surrounding area. Archaeological research has revealed traces of settlement from the Late Iron Age. During the Slovak National Uprising, fierce fighting took place nearby, and the village was partially destroyed.

Nezbudská Lúčka is known for its scenic views of the Lesser Fatra mountains and a picturesque water reservoir formed in a former quarry (Lom Nezbud) in the northern part of the village. Across the Váh river lies the village of Strečno with its notable castle. A ferry connects Nezbudská Lúčka and Strečno, and there is also a pedestrian bridge over the river.

Visitors can enjoy numerous hiking trails such as “Strečno, under the castle – saddle under Kojšová – Stráňavy, forester’s lodge”, “Turie – Minčol”, and the “Liberation Trail”. Notable peaks include Straník, Stratenec, and Ľadonhora. Sights in the area include Starý Hrad (Old Castle), Strečno Castle, and Budatín Castle with the Považie Museum and wirework exhibition. For overnight stays, there are huts like “Pod Suchým Shelter” and “Kľačianska Magura Shelter”.

Getting there from Ukraine

From Uzhhorod to Žilina is about 330 km, around 4 h 20 min without queues: Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké → I/19 to Košice → D1 via Prešov, Poprad, Liptovský Mikuláš and Ružomberok (about 17 km on I/18 between D1 sections) → Žilina. To Terchová about 314 km, around 4 h 15 min: from D1 onto I/70 and II/583. From Lviv via Poland: M-10 → Krakovets – Korczowa → A4 to Kraków → S7/DK7 to Chyżne – Trstená → R3, I/59 to Dolný Kubín → II/583 via Terchová to Žilina: to Terchová about 493 km (about 6 h 30 min), to Žilina about 518 km (about 7 h). Via the tolled A4 Kraków – Katowice, S1 and D3: about 533 km, about 6 h 35 min. The D1 requires an e-vignette (eznamka.sk).

Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata, OpenStreetMap, Karpaty.rocks data. More on Wikipedia

What's nearby

Trails nearby

All trails
Nezbudská Lúčka – Dolina KúrEasyOne-dayMarkedNezbudská Lúčka Dolina KúrElevation profile355–584 m6.2 kmascent 245 m≈ 2 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreKľak – TrstenáHardMulti-dayMarkedKľak TrstenáElevation profile354–1 668 m119.6 kmascent 7 565 munder 1 km from the centreStrečno, under the castle – Sedlo pod Kojšovou – Stráňavy, forester's lodgeEasyOne-dayMarkedStrečno, under the castle Stráňavy, forester's lodgevia Sedlo pod KojšovouElevation profile369–726 m6.3 kmascent 495 m≈ 2.5 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreVarín, obec – JavorinaModerateOne-dayMarkedVarín, obec JavorinaElevation profile355–1 150 m8.2 kmascent 792 m≈ 3.5 h walking1.5 km from the centreChata pod Suchým – PodhradskéEasyOne-dayMarkedChata pod Suchým PodhradskéElevation profile451–1 069 m3.7 kmascent 619 m≈ 2 h walking1.9 km from the centreSedlo pod Kojšovou – Sedlo JavorinaEasyOne-dayMarkedSedlo pod Kojšovou Sedlo JavorinaElevation profile693–976 m2.3 kmascent 286 m≈ 1 h walking2.1 km from the centre

Peaks nearby

All peaks
SuchýPeakSuchýKrasňanyaltitude 1 468 m6.5 km from the centre1 trail to the topSuchý (formerly Suchý Uplaz) is a 1468 m summit in the Lesser Fatra (Malá Fatra) in Slovakia and one of the most distinctive in its Kriváň part.Minčol (Lesser Fatra)PeakMinčol (Lesser Fatra)Višňovéaltitude 1 364 m6.8 km from the centre1 trail to the topMinčol is a massive 1364 m mountain on the main ridge of the Lúčanská Fatra, part of the Lesser Fatra (Malá Fatra) in Slovakia.StraníkPeakStraníkŽilinaaltitude 769 m7.1 km from the centreStraník is a summit 769 m high in the Kysuce Highlands of northern Slovakia, about 5 km east of Žilina.StratenecPeakStratenecKrasňanyaltitude 1 509 m7.3 km from the centre1 trail to the topStratenec is a 1,509 m peak in the Lesser Fatra (Malá Fatra) in Slovakia. It stands on the main ridge of the Krivánska Fatra, about 8 km north of Vrútky and 9 km north...Malý KriváňPeakMalý KriváňSučanyaltitude 1 668 m9.1 km from the centre2 trails to the topMalý Kriváň (also Malý Fatranský Kriváň; Polish Mały Krywań) is a 1668 m summit and the second highest mountain of the whole Malá Fatra after Veľký Kriváň.ĽadonhoraPeakĽadonhoraHorný Vadičovaltitude 999 m11 km from the centreĽadonhora is a forested 999 m summit in northern Slovakia and the second-highest peak of the Kysuce Highlands (Kysucká vrchovina).

What to visit

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Strečno CastleCastleStrečno CastleStrečnounder 1 km from the centreThe castle guarding the gate of the Malá Fatra Strečno Castle (Hrad Strečno) stands on a 103 m limestone crag above the River Váh, 11 km from Žilina on the road to...Váh RiverRiverVáh RiverNezbudská Lúčka1.6 km from the centreThe Váh is Slovakia's longest river and a left-bank tributary of the Danube. It is 403 km long with a basin of 10,640 km² (figures given by the Polish and Ukrainian...Starý hrad (Old Castle)CastleStarý hrad (Old Castle)Nezbudská Lúčka1.7 km from the centreStarý hrad (Old Castle), known locally as Starhrad and in the past as Varín (Warna), is the ruin of a medieval castle on a granite crag on the right bank of the Váh,...Vrátna ValleyNatureVrátna ValleyTerchová13 km from the centreVrátna dolina, or simply Vrátna, is a valley in the Krivánska Malá Fatra and the largest centre of summer and winter tourism in these mountains.The hole of Malá Fatra: Chleb, Snilovské sedlo and HromovéMountain meadowThe hole of Malá Fatra: Chleb, Snilovské sedlo and HromovéŠútovoaltitude 1 647 m13 km from the centreThe hole of Malá Fatra are the treeless grassy ridges in the highest, Kriváň part of the range (Krivánska Malá Fatra) in northern Slovakia, above the Vrátna valley and...Šútovo WaterfallWaterfallŠútovo WaterfallŠútovo16 km from the centreThe Šútovo Waterfall (Šútovský vodopád) is the highest waterfall in the Malá Fatra mountains and one of the highest in Slovakia: the water drops 38 m.

Craft nearby

All craft places
Farma Brezany near Žilina: hand-stretched cheese and a distilleryCheese dairies & pasturesFarma Brezany near Žilina: hand-stretched cheese and a distilleryBrezany14 km from the centreBrezany is a village a few kilometres south of Žilina, on the edge of the Žilina basin and the foothills leading towards the Rajec valley and the Strážov Hills.Spa Aphrodite thermal pools, Rajecké TepliceWater parks & thermal poolsSpa Aphrodite thermal pools, Rajecké TepliceRajecké Teplice15 km from the centreHot mineral water rises here, and it feeds the Spa Aphrodite resort, whose thermal pools, saunas and Natural Spa zone are open not only to patients but to anyone with...Salaš Syrex in Zázrivá — Home of the Zázrivá Korbáčik CheeseCheese dairies & pasturesSalaš Syrex in Zázrivá — Home of the Zázrivá Korbáčik CheeseZázrivá20 km from the centreZázrivá is a scattered mountain village on the border of Orava and the Malá Fatra, famous throughout Slovakia for its korbáčiky: thin strings of steamed cheese braided...

Spas and thermal pools nearby

Spa Aphrodite thermal pools, Rajecké TepliceWater parks & thermal poolsSpa Aphrodite thermal pools, Rajecké TepliceRajecké Teplice15 km from the centreHot mineral water rises here, and it feeds the Spa Aphrodite resort, whose thermal pools, saunas and Natural Spa zone are open not only to patients but to anyone with...

Huts, shelters and springs nearby

1 075 mMountain shelterChata pod SuchýmLesser Fatra · SlovakiaStandingOn a trailStaffed
1 140 mMountain shelterKľačianska Magura HutLesser Fatra · SlovakiaStandingOn a trailStaffed
375 mDrinking waterDrinking water below Bôrek (south-east slope), 375 mLesser Fatra · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trail
396 mDrinking waterDrinking water below Bôrek (south-east slope), 396 mLesser Fatra · SlovakiaNot verified70 m from a trail
401 mDrinking waterDrinking water below Bôrek (south-east slope), 401 mLesser Fatra · SlovakiaNot verified60 m from a trail
448 mSpringGood Water Spring under the CastleLesser Fatra · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trailMarked as drinkable

All springs of the CarpathiansAll Carpathian huts

Getting there from Ukraine

Border crossings

  • Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké — road, 24/7
  • Malyi Bereznyi – Ubľa — road, 24/7 For cars and buses; pedestrians not confirmed by the Ukrainian border service, lorries up to 3.5 t.
  • Mali Selmentsi – Veľké Slemence (pedestrian) — pedestrian, 09:00–21:00 Kyiv time Pedestrians and cyclists only; inconvenient for the Tatras without onward transport.
  • Chop – Čierna nad Tisou (rail) — rail, 24/7

By car

From Uzhhorod to Žilina ≈330 km, ≈4 h 20 min without queues: Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké → I/19 to Košice → D1 via Prešov, Poprad, Liptovský Mikuláš and Ružomberok (≈17 km on I/18 between D1 sections) → Žilina. To Terchová ≈314 km, ≈4 h 15 min: from the D1 onto I/70 and II/583. From Lviv through Poland: M-10 → Krakovets – Korczowa → A4 to Kraków → S7/DK7 to Chyżne – Trstená → R3, I/59 to Dolný Kubín → II/583 via Terchová to Žilina: to Terchová ≈493 km (≈6 h 30 min), to Žilina ≈518 km (≈7 h). Via the tolled A4 Kraków – Katowice, S1 and D3: ≈533 km, ≈6 h 35 min. The D1 requires an e-vignette (eznamka.sk).

Checked 23.10.2026; border crossing hours and timetables change — check before you travel.