Polhorský Hrádok
About Polhorský Hrádok
A secluded gateway to the Orava wilderness, where deep timber traditions and rugged highland trails define the Slovak borderlands.
Highlights
- Traditional timber architecture
- Dense pine forests
- Borderland hiking trails
- Highland folk culture
Key Facts
- Altitude: 770m
- Ski lifts: 5
- MTB trails: 23.5km
- Mountain huts: 10
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Polhorský Hrádok
- Today: 5 to 15 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3120 m (2760 to 3460 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| so 26. 9. | 5 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| ne 27. 9. | 3 / 16 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| po 28. 9. | 3 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| út 29. 9. | 7 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| st 30. 9. | 7 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| čt 1. 10. | 8 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| pá 2. 10. | 8 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| so 3. 10. | 8 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| ne 4. 10. | 8 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| po 5. 10. | 5 / 10 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
Things to do in Polhorský Hrádok
Hikes nearby — Polhorský Hrádok (18)
18 curated hiking trails around Polhorský Hrádok, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Chodník Mila Urbana
Slaná voda, chata - Markowe Szczawiny, PL
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Cesta na slovenský "severný pól"
Oravská Polhora - Modralová
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Hala Miziowa - Góra Pięciu Kopców
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Korbielów - Hala Miziowa - Witasówka
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Szlak zlikwidowany: Hala Kamińskiego - Przełęcz Glinne
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Przełęcz pod Beskidem Krzyżowskim - Góra Pięciu Kopców
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Gajdošský chodníček
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Korbielów - Przełęcz Przysłopy
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Stańcowe Siodło - Winiarczykówka
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Zawoja Widły - Markowe Szczawiny - Babia Góra
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Przełęcz Jałowiecka - Hala Kamińskiego
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Zawoja Składy - Markowe Szczawiny
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Zlikwidowany szlak Krzyżowa - Przełęcz Przysłopy
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Przyborów - Mędralowa Zachodnia
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Mędralowa - Mylne Młaki
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Náučný chodník Premeny lesa
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Poľovnícky náučný chodník Pilsko
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Náučný chodník Slaná Voda - Babia hora
Mountain biking near Polhorský Hrádok
- Modralová
- Grúnik
- Tabakový chodník
- Dojazd pożarowy 45
- Slovenský severný pól
Getting to Polhorský Hrádok
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 67 km away, about 2h13 by road
- Wien: 4h42 by car, 378 km
- Graz: 6h36 by car, 546 km
- Berlin: 7h22 by car, 641 km
- Nürnberg: 8h26 by car, 778 km
- München: 8h55 by car, 789 km
Where to stay in Polhorský Hrádok
57 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 39 EUR per night, median 93 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Polhorský Hrádok page.