Trenčín Region

Slovakia Trenčiansky kraj
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Photos: Bojnice (Branik P, CC BY-SA 3.0); Handlová (KamilkMT, CC BY-SA 3.0); Nitrianske Rudno (Ondrej Pelech, CC BY-SA 4.0); Beckov (Pierre Bona, CC BY-SA 3.0); Považská Bystrica (Michal Jakubský, CC BY 3.0)

Trenčín Region is one of the eight administrative regions of Slovakia, with its centre in the city of Trenčín. The region was established in 1996, having previously been part of the West Slovak Region and partly the Central Slovak Region. Located in western Slovakia, it borders the Czech Republic as well as the Žilina, Banská Bystrica, Nitra, and Trnava regions.

The Trenčín Region is known for its mountain ranges, including parts of the Little Carpathians, White Carpathians, Strážov Mountains, Považský Inovec, Vtáčnik, Žiar, and sections of Lesser Fatra and Kremnica Mountains. The main rivers are the Váh and Nitra. The region attracts visitors with its natural landscapes, hiking opportunities, thermal springs, and traditional crafts.

On karpaty.rocks, you will find over 140 trails, such as "Paprano – Hrholinec Saddle", "Dubnica nad Váhom – Trenčianske Teplice", and "Vršatec – Červený Kameň". Notable peaks include Veľký Lopeník, Makita, and Strážov. Highlights are Bojnice Castle, the meadows of Veľká Javorina, the spas of Bojnice and Trenčianske Teplice, mountain huts, and cheese dairies. The most objects are in the districts of Prievidza, Trenčín, Nové Mesto nad Váhom, and Považská Bystrica.

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 (≈17 km on I/18 between D1 sections) → Žilina. The D1 requires an e-vignette (eznamka.sk).

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

Towns, villages and districts

Prievidza DistrictPrievidza Districtokres Prievidza63 trails, 4 peaks, 1 sightTrenčín DistrictTrenčín Districtokres Trenčín37 trails, 1 peak, 1 spa or thermal poolNové Mesto nad Váhom DistrictNové Mesto nad Váhom Districtokres Nové Mesto nad Váhom27 trails, 1 peak, 1 sightPovažská Bystrica DistrictPovažská Bystrica Districtokres Považská Bystrica25 trails, 2 craft places, 2 mountain huts and sheltersBánovce nad Bebravou DistrictBánovce nad Bebravou Districtokres Bánovce nad Bebravou22 trails, 1 mountain hut or shelter, 10 settlementsIlava DistrictIlava Districtokres Ilava19 trails, 3 peaks, 11 settlementsPúchov DistrictPúchov Districtokres Púchov11 trails, 1 peak, 1 spa or thermal poolMyjava DistrictMyjava Districtokres Myjava6 trails, 1 peak, 4 settlementsPartizánske DistrictPartizánske Districtokres Partizánske5 trails, 4 settlements

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.

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