Vrícko

Martin District · Žilina region · Slovakia
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Vrícko is a village in the Martin District of the Žilina region, Slovakia, located in the Turiec area. The settlement sits at an elevation of 592 metres above sea level, surrounded by the scenic Lesser Fatra mountains. The municipality covers an area of 29.57 km² and has a population of 440 (as of 2025).

The first written mention of Vrícko dates back to 1594. The village was founded at the end of the 14th century by German colonists and was part of the Hauerland German language island. Before 1918, it belonged to Turóc County in the Kingdom of Hungary, and from 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic. Most of the German population was expelled after World War II.

Vrícko is known for its natural surroundings and historical heritage. The village features a Renaissance church from the 17th century, later rebuilt in Baroque style, as well as numerous 19th-century wooden houses with shingle roofs. Its location near the Lesser Fatra mountains makes it attractive for nature lovers and those interested in mountain landscapes.

Visitors to Vrícko can explore many hiking trails in the area, including the "Vrícko – Kľak" route, as well as "Domaniža – Kľak", "Vríčanské sedlo – Široká", and the "Zoltán Kiss Trail". The Visegrad peak is also accessible for those seeking a mountain ascent. The region is ideal for hiking, discovering traditional architecture, and enjoying the picturesque views of the Lesser Fatra.

Getting there from Ukraine

From Uzhhorod to Žilina is about 330 km, approximately 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 is about 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 about 493 km (6 h 30 min), to Žilina about 518 km (7 h). Via the tolled A4 Kraków – Katowice, S1 and D3: about 533 km, 6 h 35 min. The D1 requires an e-vignette (eznamka.sk).

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

Trails nearby

All trails
Vrícko – KľakEasyOne-dayMarkedVrícko KľakElevation profile599–1 351 m5.8 kmascent 753 m≈ 3 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreVrícko – Vríčanské saddleEasyOne-dayMarkedVrícko Vríčanské saddleElevation profile599–954 m4.3 km≈ 1 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreHorná Poruba, U Brdárov – Pred ČuntavouHardMulti-dayMarkedHorná Poruba, U Brdárov Pred ČuntavouElevation profile309–2 004 m241.6 kmascent 15 694 m1.5 km from the centreKľak – TrstenáHardMulti-dayMarkedKľak TrstenáElevation profile354–1 671 m119.6 kmascent 7 571 m2.5 km from the centreVríčanské Saddle – ŠirokáEasyOne-dayMarkedVríčanské Saddle ŠirokáElevation profile594–958 m3 kmascent 4 m≈ 45 min walking4.2 km from the centreChodník Zoltána KissaEasyOne-dayMarkedChodník Zoltána KissaElevation profile797–1 351 m4.6 kmascent 20 m≈ 1 h walking4.7 km from the centre

Peaks nearby

All peaks
VyšehradPeakVyšehradJasenovoaltitude 829 m10 km from the centreVyšehrad (Polish Wyszogród) is a prominent summit 829 m high on the main ridge of the Žiar Mountains in central Slovakia.StrážovPeakStrážovZliechovaltitude 1 213 m18 km from the centreStrážov (Hungarian Sztrázsó) is the highest summit of the Strážov Mountains, 1213.3 m high (local signs often say 1215 m).TlstáPeakTlstáBlatnicaaltitude 1 373 m20 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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Galgenberg brewery in Nitrianske Pravno: tour and beer from the tankCraft beer & breweriesGalgenberg brewery in Nitrianske Pravno: tour and beer from the tankNitrianske Pravno12 km from the centreNitrianske Pravno is a large village at the northern end of the Upper Nitra basin, 12 km from Prievidza, where the river Nitra leaves the Malá Magura and Žiar hills.Raden's House in Čičmany — Museum of the Painted Log HousesMuseumRaden's House in Čičmany — Museum of the Painted Log HousesČičmany14 km from the centreČičmany is a mountain village in a basin of the Strážov Hills, close to the source of the Rajčanka river, and the highest-lying village in Žilina District.Turiec bryndza dairy, Turčianske Teplice: bryndza since 1917Cheese dairies & pasturesTuriec bryndza dairy, Turčianske Teplice: bryndza since 1917Turčianske Teplice16 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 Teplice16 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...Blatnica Castle and the Gader ValleyCastleBlatnica Castle and the Gader ValleyBlatnica18 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...Museum of the Slovak Village, MartinMuseumMuseum of the Slovak Village, MartinMartin18 km from the centreThe Museum of the Slovak Village (Múzeum slovenskej dediny) is the largest ethnographic open-air exhibition in Slovakia.

Craft nearby

All craft places
Salaš Pružina: 100% sheep’s bryndza in the Strážov HillsCheese dairies & pasturesSalaš Pružina: 100% sheep’s bryndza in the Strážov HillsPružina18 km from the centrePružina is a village in a picturesque valley of the Strážov Hills (Strážovské vrchy) west of Považská Bystrica.Spa Aphrodite thermal pools, Rajecké TepliceWater parks & thermal poolsSpa Aphrodite thermal pools, Rajecké TepliceRajecké Teplice18 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...Panský pivovar Bojnice: unfiltered craft beer below the castleCraft beer & breweriesPanský pivovar Bojnice: unfiltered craft beer below the castleBojnice23 km from the centreBojnice is a spa town in the upper Nitra valley at the foot of the Strážov Hills, famous for the fairy-tale castle of the Pálffy family.Bojnice Spa: thermal springs, pools and treatmentsWater parks & thermal poolsBojnice Spa: thermal springs, pools and treatmentsBojnice24 km from the centreBojnice Spa (Kúpele Bojnice) lies on the edge of the town of Bojnice, about 3 km from Prievidza, in the Upper Nitra basin – at the eastern foot of the Malá Magura...Farma Brezany near Žilina: hand-stretched cheese and a distilleryCheese dairies & pasturesFarma Brezany near Žilina: hand-stretched cheese and a distilleryBrezany25 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.Salaš Orlové near Považská Bystrica: cheese, bryndza, žinčicaCheese dairies & pasturesSalaš Orlové near Považská Bystrica: cheese, bryndza, žinčicaPovažská Bystrica27 km from the centreOrlové is a part of the town of Považská Bystrica on the left bank of the Váh, at the foot of hills that rise into the Strážov Hills.

Spas and thermal pools nearby

Spa & Aquapark Turčianske TepliceWater parks & thermal poolsSpa & Aquapark Turčianske TepliceTurčianske Teplice16 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...Spa Aphrodite thermal pools, Rajecké TepliceWater parks & thermal poolsSpa Aphrodite thermal pools, Rajecké TepliceRajecké Teplice18 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...Bojnice Spa: thermal springs, pools and treatmentsWater parks & thermal poolsBojnice Spa: thermal springs, pools and treatmentsBojnice24 km from the centreBojnice Spa (Kúpele Bojnice) lies on the edge of the town of Bojnice, about 3 km from Prievidza, in the Upper Nitra basin – at the eastern foot of the Malá Magura...

Huts, shelters and springs nearby

912 mSpringSpring below Vrania skalaLesser Fatra · SlovakiaHas water28.12.2025On a trail
1 175 mHutJavorina Hut under KľakLesser Fatra · SlovakiaNot verified260 m from a trailOpen fire inside (smoke hut)Sleeps up to 4
1 174 mSpringSpring below Kľak (east slope)Lesser Fatra · SlovakiaNot verified220 m from a trailMarked as drinkable
916 mSpringSpring below Koziarsky vrchLesser Fatra · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trail
663 mSpringSpring below Prípor (north slope)Lesser Fatra · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trail
756 mSpringSpring below Vysoká (south slope), 756 mStrážov Mountains · 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.

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