Turecká

Banská Bystrica District · Banská Bystrica Region · Slovakia
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Photos: Krížna and the hole meadows of Veľká Fatra; Ostredok

Turecká is a village in Slovakia, located in the Banská Bystrica District of the Banská Bystrica Region. The settlement lies at the foot of the Greater Fatra mountains, an area known for its rolling ridges, forests, and mountain meadows. Turecká is surrounded by scenic landscapes that attract nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

There are no historical details about Turecká provided in the sources, but the village maintains the character of a small mountain settlement with a population of 141.

Turecká is recognized as a gateway to the natural treasures of the Greater Fatra. Nearby are notable sites such as the Harmanec Cave, the mountain plateau and springs of Kráľova studňa, and peaks like Krížna, Ploská, and Borišov. Visitors can enjoy the views from the grassy ridge of Holý Rakitov and the open spaces of the Greater Fatra meadows.

Turecká is a convenient starting point for numerous hiking routes, including Turecká – Pod Líškou, the Veľkofatranská magistrála, and trails to Krížna, Ploská, Borišov, and other peaks. The region offers mountain huts such as Limba pod Rakytovom and the Shelter under Borišov, providing comfortable rest in the mountains. Nature lovers can explore the Harmanec Cave or ascend peaks like Ostredok and Ploská.

Getting there from Ukraine

From Uzhhorod ≈275 km, ≈3 h 35 min without queues: Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké → I/19 to Košice → D1 motorway via Prešov, Poprad and Liptovský Mikuláš to Ružomberok (≈270 km, ≈3 h 25 min from the border). From Lviv it is faster through Poland: M-10 → Krakovets – Korczowa → A4 to Kraków → S7/DK7 to the Chyżne – Trstená border → R3 and I/59 via Dolný Kubín to Ružomberok: ≈482 km, ≈6 h 15 min (via Uzhok and Ubľa ≈500 km, ≈7 h 30 min). The D1 requires an e-vignette (eznamka.sk).

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

Trails nearby

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Turecká – JapeňModerateOne-dayMarkedTurecká JapeňElevation profile614–1 279 m8 kmascent 790 m≈ 3.5 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreTurecká – Pod LíškouEasyOne-dayMarkedTurecká Pod LíškouElevation profile608–1 386 m3.4 kmascent 6 m≈ 45 min walkingunder 1 km from the centreKráľova studňa, spring – Staré Hory, near chapelEasyOne-dayMarkedKráľova studňa, spring Staré Hory, near chapelElevation profile482–1 357 m10.5 kmascent 36 m≈ 2.5 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreStaré Hory, by the chapel – Dolný Harmanec, stationModerateOne-dayMarkedStaré Hory, by the chapel Dolný Harmanec, stationElevation profile479–1 154 m9.7 kmascent 750 m≈ 4 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreDolný Harmanec, station – Kráľova studňa, hotelModerateOne-dayMarkedDolný Harmanec, station Kráľova studňa, hotelElevation profile487–1 265 m11.5 kmascent 781 m≈ 4.5 h walking1.7 km from the centreStaré hory, by the chapel – KrížnaModerateOne-dayMarkedStaré hory, by the chapel KrížnaElevation profile482–1 574 m7.3 kmascent 1 139 m≈ 4 h walking1.8 km from the centre

Peaks nearby

All peaks
OstredokPeakOstredokTureckáaltitude 1 596 m5.8 km from the centreOstredok is the highest peak of the Greater Fatra (Veľká Fatra) at 1,596 m. It lies in the central part of the range, in the Hôľna Fatra, above the village of...PloskáPeakPloskáLiptovské Revúcealtitude 1 532 m9.8 km from the centrePloská is a 1,532 m summit on the main ridge of the Greater Fatra (Veľká Fatra) in Slovakia and one of the highest peaks of the range.DrienokPeakDrienokBlatnicaaltitude 1 268 m10 km from the centreDrienok (formerly Drieňok) is a 1268 m limestone and dolomite summit in the south-western part of the Slovak Veľká Fatra.BorišovPeakBorišovLiptovské Revúcealtitude 1 510 m10 km from the centreBorišov is a 1,510 m summit in the central part of the Greater Fatra (Veľká Fatra) in Slovakia, in its highest section, the Hôľna Fatra.OstráPeakOstráBlatnicaaltitude 1 259 m12 km from the centreOstrá (Slovak for sharp) is one of the most striking and best-loved peaks of Slovakia’s Greater Fatra.TlstáPeakTlstáBlatnicaaltitude 1 373 m13 km from the centreTlstá (Slovak for “fat”) is a prominent summit 1373 m high on the western edge of the central Greater Fatra (Veľká Fatra), Slovakia, in the Bralná Fatra part.

What to visit

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Krížna and the hole meadows of Veľká FatraMountain meadowKrížna and the hole meadows of Veľká FatraTureckáaltitude 1 574 m3.3 km from the centreKrížna (1,574 m) is a broad grassy massif in the central part of Veľká Fatra in Slovakia, the third-highest summit of these mountains after Ostredok and Frčkov.Kráľova studňa: meadow plateau and springs in Veľká FatraMountain meadowKráľova studňa: meadow plateau and springs in Veľká FatraDolný Harmanecaltitude 1 365 m5 km from the centreKráľova studňa (literally the «King's Well») is a broad grassy plateau on the main ridge of Veľká Fatra, at the western edge of the Krížna massif.Harmanecká CaveNatureHarmanecká CaveDolný Harmanec5.2 km from the centreThe “White Cave” above the Harmanec valley Harmanecká Cave (Harmanecká jaskyňa) lies in the valley of the Harmanec stream north-west of Banská Bystrica, in the...Thurzo House — Central Slovak Museum, Banská BystricaMuseumThurzo House — Central Slovak Museum, Banská BystricaBanská Bystrica13 km from the centreThe Thurzo House (Thurzov dom) is one of the finest buildings on the main SNP Square in Banská Bystrica, with Renaissance sgraffito on its façade and an ornate attic...Blatnica Castle and the Gader ValleyCastleBlatnica Castle and the Gader ValleyBlatnica15 km from the centreBlatnica Castle (Blatnický hrad) is a medieval ruin on the low but sharp limestone ridge of Plešovica (658 m), which separates the Gader valley (Gaderská dolina) from...Brankovský waterfall — the highest in the Low TatrasWaterfallBrankovský waterfall — the highest in the Low TatrasLiptovská Osada22 km from the centreThe Brankovský waterfall (Brankovský vodopád) is the highest waterfall in the Low Tatras: the water drops 55 m.

Craft nearby

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ÚĽUV Banská Bystrica: folk-craft shop and craft schoolCraft shopsÚĽUV Banská Bystrica: folk-craft shop and craft schoolBanská Bystrica13 km from the centreÚĽUV (Ústredie ľudovej umeleckej výroby, the Centre for Folk Art Production) is a state institution that has looked after Slovak folk crafts since 1945: it keeps a...Urpiner brewery in Banská Bystrica: tour and beer from the tankCraft beer & breweriesUrpiner brewery in Banská Bystrica: tour and beer from the tankBanská Bystrica16 km from the centreBanská Bystrica is the centre of Central Slovakia and grew rich on copper mining in the 14th–16th centuries.Turiec bryndza dairy, Turčianske Teplice: bryndza since 1917Cheese dairies & pasturesTuriec bryndza dairy, Turčianske Teplice: bryndza since 1917Turčianske Teplice17 km from the centreMore than a hundred years of Turiec bryndza Turiec is a wide basin between the ridges of the Veľká and Malá Fatra, a land of pastures and old sheep farming.Spa & Aquapark Turčianske TepliceWater parks & thermal poolsSpa & Aquapark Turčianske TepliceTurčianske Teplice17 km from the centreTurčianske Teplice is one of Slovakia’s oldest spa towns. Its warm springs were first mentioned in 1281 in a deed of gift by King Ladislaus IV, and from 1533 they...Kremnica gingerbread: the Haurík family bakery since 1922Craft producersKremnica gingerbread: the Haurík family bakery since 1922Kremnica20 km from the centreKremnica is an old mining town in the Kremnica Mountains where coins have been struck for more than six centuries.Brusno Spa: mineral springs, treatments and Caracalla SpaWater parks & thermal poolsBrusno Spa: mineral springs, treatments and Caracalla SpaBrusno24 km from the centreBrusno Spa (Kúpele Brusno) lies in the Hron valley (Horehronie), about 20 km north-east of Banská Bystrica, on the northern slopes of the Vepor massif in the Slovak...

Spas and thermal pools nearby

Spa & Aquapark Turčianske TepliceWater parks & thermal poolsSpa & Aquapark Turčianske TepliceTurčianske Teplice17 km from the centreTurčianske Teplice is one of Slovakia’s oldest spa towns. Its warm springs were first mentioned in 1281 in a deed of gift by King Ladislaus IV, and from 1533 they...Brusno Spa: mineral springs, treatments and Caracalla SpaWater parks & thermal poolsBrusno Spa: mineral springs, treatments and Caracalla SpaBrusno24 km from the centreBrusno Spa (Kúpele Brusno) lies in the Hron valley (Horehronie), about 20 km north-east of Banská Bystrica, on the northern slopes of the Vepor massif in the Slovak...Kováčová: thermal spa and Holidaypark aquapark near ZvolenWater parks & thermal poolsKováčová: thermal spa and Holidaypark aquapark near ZvolenKováčová27 km from the centreKováčová is a spa village on the south-western edge of the Zvolen Basin, 4 km west of Zvolen at the foot of the Kremnica Mountains; the village centre lies at 303 m.

Huts, shelters and springs nearby

615 mSpringSpring below Predný Japeň (north-east slope), 615 mGreater Fatra · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trail
634 mSpringSpring below Predný Japeň (north slope), 634 mGreater Fatra · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trail
696 mSpringSpring below Predný Japeň (north-east slope), 696 mGreater Fatra · SlovakiaNot verified210 m from a trailMarked as drinkable
639 mSpringSpring below Predný Japeň (north slope), 639 m (2)Greater Fatra · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trail
639 mSpringSpring below Predný Japeň (north slope), 639 mGreater Fatra · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trail
643 mSpringU Babjakov na Strapánke SpringGreater Fatra · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trail

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 ≈275 km, ≈3 h 35 min without queues: Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké → I/19 to Košice → D1 motorway via Prešov, Poprad and Liptovský Mikuláš to Ružomberok (≈270 km, ≈3 h 25 min from the border). From Lviv it is faster through Poland: M-10 → Krakovets – Korczowa → A4 to Kraków → S7/DK7 to the Chyżne – Trstená border → R3 and I/59 via Dolný Kubín to Ružomberok: ≈482 km, ≈6 h 15 min (via Uzhok and Ubľa ≈500 km, ≈7 h 30 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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