Vršatské Podhradie

Ilava District · Trenčín Region · Slovakia
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Vršatské Podhradie is a village in the Ilava District of the Trenčín Region, Slovakia, situated at an elevation of about 650 metres in the scenic White Carpathians. As of 2025, the population is 213. The area is surrounded by mountain landscapes, offering a tranquil setting for nature lovers and hikers.

The first historical mention of Vršatské Podhradie dates back to 1439. Over the centuries, the village has preserved its traditional character and forms part of the region's cultural heritage.

The village is known for its natural attractions, including the protected area of Biely Vrch. Vršatské Podhradie draws visitors with the picturesque views of the White Carpathians and its convenient location for exploring local mountain trails. The Vrsatec hotel, located near the Vrsatec cliffs, is an important part of the local infrastructure.

For active travellers, there are more than ten hiking trails in and around Vršatské Podhradie. Notable routes include "Dubnica nad Váhom – Trenčianske Teplice", "Bolešov – Vršatec Hut", "Vršatec – Červený Kameň", "Púchov – Brezová", "Ladce – Košecké Rovné", and "Prejta – Hut under Ostrý vrch". These trails allow visitors to explore the beauty of the White Carpathians and experience the atmosphere of a Slovak village.

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 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 (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

Trails nearby

All trails
Púchov – BrezováHardTwo-dayMarkedPúchov BrezováElevation profile259–750 m21.7 kmascent 1 054 m≈ 7.5 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreVršatec – Červený KameňEasyOne-dayMarkedVršatec Červený KameňElevation profile358–831 m4 kmascent 104 m≈ 1 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreBolešov – Chata VršatecModerateOne-dayMarkedBolešov Chata VršatecElevation profile232–785 m15.2 kmascent 577 m≈ 5 h walkingunder 1 km from the centrePruské – Sedlo ChotučEasyOne-dayMarkedPruské Sedlo ChotučElevation profile243–623 m7.6 kmascent 423 m≈ 2.5 h walking1.3 km from the centreSidonie – Pod OkršliskomEasyOne-dayMarkedSidonie Pod OkršliskomElevation profile360–753 m6.6 kmascent 421 m≈ 2.5 h walking2 km from the centreLednické Rovne – Sedlo KýčeraHardTwo-dayMarkedLednické Rovne Sedlo KýčeraElevation profile261–767 m24.7 kmascent 1 335 m≈ 9 h walking5.7 km from the centre

Peaks nearby

All peaks
MakytaPeakMakytaLazy pod Makytoualtitude 923 m22 km from the centreMakyta (German Makita) is the highest and most massive summit of the western Javorníky, 923 m high (923.3 m according to Slovak and Czech data).

What to visit

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Trenčianske Teplice: the Hammam and sulphur thermal bathsWater parks & thermal poolsTrenčianske Teplice: the Hammam and sulphur thermal bathsTrenčianske Teplice17 km from the centreTrenčianske Teplice is one of Slovakia's oldest spas, squeezed into a narrow wooded valley of the Strážov Mountains not far from Trenčín.Nimnica: a mineral-water spa above the Nosice reservoirWater parks & thermal poolsNimnica: a mineral-water spa above the Nosice reservoirNimnica17 km from the centreNimnica is one of Slovakia's youngest spas, in the Váh valley between Púchov and Považská Bystrica. Its spa houses stand at about 300 m on a wooded spur of the...Salaš Orlové near Považská Bystrica: cheese, bryndza, žinčicaCheese dairies & pasturesSalaš Orlové near Považská Bystrica: cheese, bryndza, žinčicaPovažská Bystrica22 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

Trenčianske Teplice: the Hammam and sulphur thermal bathsWater parks & thermal poolsTrenčianske Teplice: the Hammam and sulphur thermal bathsTrenčianske Teplice17 km from the centreTrenčianske Teplice is one of Slovakia's oldest spas, squeezed into a narrow wooded valley of the Strážov Mountains not far from Trenčín.Nimnica: a mineral-water spa above the Nosice reservoirWater parks & thermal poolsNimnica: a mineral-water spa above the Nosice reservoirNimnica17 km from the centreNimnica is one of Slovakia's youngest spas, in the Váh valley between Púchov and Považská Bystrica. Its spa houses stand at about 300 m on a wooded spur of the...

Huts, shelters and springs nearby

667 mSpringSpring below Chmeľová (south slope), 667 mWhite Carpathians · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trail
743 mSpringSpring below Chmeľová (south slope), 743 mWhite Carpathians · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trailDries out in summer or drought
747 mSpringSpring below Chmeľová (south-west slope)White Carpathians · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trail
633 mSpringSpring below Javorník (south-east slope)White Carpathians · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trail
696 mSpringSpring below Javorník (north slope)White Carpathians · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trailDries out in summer or drought
589 mSpringSpring below Chotuč (north-west slope)White Carpathians · 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 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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