Very nice wooden observation tower standing above the village of Soblahov was built on a meadow next to the local cemetery. From the southwest side it overlooks the massive forest wall, Strážov mountains and Považský Inovec with its landmark, peak Inovec. The lovely tower shaped like a shelter lures its visitors for a walk through the meadow which a century ago featured a forest railway. You will find yourself in a place straight out of a fairytale. Hills illuminated by sunlight and the wooden tower standing in the middle of the meadow as an enchanting cabin attracting pilgrims from afar. Enter the tower, climb up its stairs and enjoy a breathtaking view. You will smell the fresh scent of wood and feel the touch of the sun´s rays. "Feel like at home ... Take your time, enjoy, relax you, help yourself ...". Thank you for this warm welcome. It was a pleasant visit. We promise we will come back again and will take you with us.
ABOUT THE TOWER
The tower overlooks the surrounding area of Soblahov at an altitude of 365 meters. It stands on a meadow just above the local cemetery. The locals call this part of the village Dúbravka - Jalovčina and the tower carries its name. The tower was built on the site of the former forest railway leading from Trenčín to Selec.
The building is made of wood and is 9.5 meters high. It has two floors, its lower part features a covered seating. The construction of the observation tower was financed by the association Spolok priateľov Soblahova exclusively from private sources. It was completed in 2015.
The observation tower offers a beautiful view of Soblahov, Trenčianska Turná, Mníchovská Lehota, Trenčín and Nové Mesto nad Váhom. The scenery of surrounding mountains like White Carpathians, Považský Inovec and Strážov mountains will leave you with a strong impression. The observation tower is just ten minutes from the village Soblahov. Optionally, you can reach it from Trenčín but it takes longer. Just go through a nice park Brezina, around a military facility up to Soblahov meadows. The tower is not really far away from there.
TOURING THE FOREST RAILWAY WITH NOSTALGIA
Before more than a hundred years ago the place known as Soblahov county featured a forest railway. Trains on the route between Trenčín and Selec transported cut timber to a sawmill in Kubrová near Trenčín. The railway was constructed in a very clever way. Thanks to the height difference wood was transported to the sawmill almost without using any power except gravity. The railway also featured several bridges over streams and deep ditches. Some of them are still well preserved and remind visitors of its glorious past.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
BREZINA PARK
It’s located on the south-western spur of Strážov mountains which extends all the way up to Trenčín. The forest is an ideal place for relaxation after a rush day in the city. The park is suitable for walking, running and mountain biking. In winter conditions allow for cross country skiing or sledding. Forest trails are suitable for mountain biking. Take your bike and visit Soblahov, Kubrej and Strážov mountains. Cross country ski tracks are located deeper in the park. The park also features several nature trails - "Vznik a vývoj lesa (The origin and development of the forest)", "Sever (North)", "Kyslíková dráha (Oxygen track)" designed for runners, "Čerešňový sad (Cherry Orchard)" with a gazebo, playground, Tarzánia and The Memorial of Tortured. On the top of Sokolica you can enjoy a nice view from "Štefánik’s observation tower ".
THE NATURE RESERVE OSTRÝ VRCH
In the top part of the south-western spur of Strážov mountains right above Soblahov is a unique beech forest that was declared a nature reserve - Otrý vrch. This protected area had not been affected by human activity throughout the whole twentieth century.
At a height of 482 above sea level there is a Chata pod Ostrým vrchom (Cottage under Ostrý vrch). You can reach it from the forester´s lodge walking up 1,100 meters long path. The cottage serves as a summer and winter resort (skiing).
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If you prefer outdoor activities , you like camping , you can enjoy water sports , canoeing , canoeing , you like camping, and there is a car on the island for you.
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We would like to welcome you to our newly opened wine shop INVIVE in Trenčianske Teplice in PIKK house on Nádražná Street no. 10. Excellent access, parking at the building . The interior will appeal to you with impressive minimalist design with an emphasis on the simple beauty of wood with master craftsmanship . Priam highlight the idea of winemaking championship of our winegrowers.
On the top of Inovec stands a meteorological observation tower called, "Helene." She’s truly elegant. She’s an "Iron Lady" evoking respect. To visit her you have to overcome your fear of heights. The breathtaking view is, however, totally worth it. Iron "Helena" is noble and generous, offering a view over rocky peaks of the surrounding mountains. Thank You "Iron Lady". Our visit was exciting and spectacular.
A view from the high wooden observation tower on Malý Jelenec is indeed fascinating. The tower is partially surrounded by trees and offers a fascinating view of the enchanting scenery - Strážov mountains and Vršatecké rocks with beautiful mountain dominants cannot be outdone. In the distance a sharp eye will see the towering peaks of Martinské Hole. The surrounding villages and towns like Nemšová, Trenčianske Teplice and Trenčín boast with the panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. The tower is located in the middle of the green meadow closed by the forest from both sides. The path leading from the meadow ends in Trenčianska Závada near the farm Uhliská. The observation tower on Malý Jesenec paints an attractive image of the beauty of the Slovak nature.
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The first alternative tea room , where, along with the world's best organic teas , you'll also find great , mostly rock music , fantastic mixed tea drinks (alcohol and non-alcohol) that you will not find anywhere else, bubble tea and the best water pipes in the neighborhood.
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Jump to the "coffee break" in the cozy Coffee Sheep café, located right in the city center. This café is exceptional because, as the first one in Trenčín, it also has its own pražiareň.
Imagine a coffee that captures the love of Sládkovič to Marín. Change your idea to reality and stop at the Sládkovič Café in Mierovo Square in Trenčín, in a pleasant, thematically laid-back environment. Spaces that are traditional and original at the same time will perfectly suck you into the days of Slovak dealers and writers.
Lanius is a brewery with a restaurant in a historic moscow house in Mierovo Square in Trencin. The house has a long history dating back to 1649. Despite the fact that it has since undergone various modifications and reconstructions, it has preserved its original medieval disposition with a large number of historical artifacts and original stone fireplaces. The name of the restaurant and the brewery bears the name of the first owner of this house. The Lanius Brewery is a type of brewery known in the world as "craft brewery". This means "craftsmanship" in the translation, which describes the manual work associated with beer preparation, such as cooking itself, manual flasking, or manual sticking of labels.
If you like fast and light lunches or you want to relax and enjoy something untraditional , you like healthy and fresh food , visit Mak palacinkarna - right in the heart of Trenčín, in Mierovo Square . Small, unconventional operation, clean, minimalist design , enthusiasm and positive energy.
Fishpond Machnáč is a pleasant place surrounded by forests, ideal for family relaxation. Treat yourselves with gently smoked trout caught and prepared from the local fishpond. You may even catch your own trout. Children will enjoy playground and sports field, swings and a minizoo.
We would like to welcome you to our newly opened wine shop INVIVE in Trenčianske Teplice in PIKK house on Nádražná Street no. 10. Excellent access, parking at the building . The interior will appeal to you with impressive minimalist design with an emphasis on the simple beauty of wood with master craftsmanship . Priam highlight the idea of winemaking championship of our winegrowers.
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The Uhliska Farmstead is a family farm, which we have gradually been developing into a pleasant place for relaxation.
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Pension Evergreen is a pleasant accommodation in a quiet part of Trencin, close to the exhibition center , with a continual service. It offers values that have been checked by time - for over 18 years we care about you!
Marián Gáborík - investor / founder of the arena: "It is a fulfillment of one of my dreams. In Trenčín I made my first hockey steps, taught the first handles and shot goals. I am grateful to have this opportunity and thanked for what I have given hockey, I also wanted to help other boys and girls to have the conditions to fulfill their sports dreams. "
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The AS Trenčín Sport Center in Trenčianske Stankovce is a multifunctional center combining the possibilities of sports, especially football, with the possibility of quality accommodation and boarding in Považský Inovca.
TARZANIA Trenčín sa nachádza na Brezine, v tesnej blízkosti asfaltovej cesty smerom od hotela Brezina k Čerešňovému sadu. Autom sa k nám dostanete od Štefánikovej ulice po Kukučínovej ulici. Postavená je na stromoch v nádhernom lesoparku a pozostáva z dvoch trás vybudovaných pomocou 22 plošín vo výške približne 5 až 10 m nad zemou.
Marián Gáborík - investor / founder of the arena: "It is a fulfillment of one of my dreams. In Trenčín I made my first hockey steps, taught the first handles and shot goals. I am grateful to have this opportunity and thanked for what I have given hockey, I also wanted to help other boys and girls to have the conditions to fulfill their sports dreams. "
Golfový a športový klub sa nachádza v širšom centre krajského mesta Trenčín, na ľavom brehu rieky Váh. Zelená oáza prekvapí výhľadom na Trenčiansky hrad, ľahkou dostupnosťou a priateľským prostredím.
The Spa Hotel Slovakia *** is situated right in the center of the spa town and opens the gate to the pedestrian zone in Trenčianske Teplice. The pleasant environment of the hotel allows its wide use - from spa stays , corporate events , stays with children or short-term accommodation .
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Kúpalisko Zelená žaba je unikátnym funkcionalistickým dielom architekta Bohuslava Fuchsa. Postavili ho v 30-tych rokoch minulého storočia a napĺňali ho liečivou vodou z tamojších kúpeľov. Pred 15 rokmi bazén praskol a kúpalisko začalo chátrať.
The AS Trenčín Sport Center in Trenčianske Stankovce is a multifunctional center combining the possibilities of sports, especially football, with the possibility of quality accommodation and boarding in Považský Inovca.
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The Castle of Trenčín built on top of a steep rock is undoubtedly the dominant of the town Trenčín and the region of Považie. The Castle, which is along with those of Spiš and Devín one of the biggest in Europe, is the National Cultural Monument.
Súbor pôsobí predovšetkým v Meste Trenčín a jeho členovia sú väčšinou Trenčania.
The oldest pilgrim site in Slovakia - Skalka is located on the way from Trenčín to Nemšová. It consists of two objects: Malá Skalka and Veľká Skalka.
The lenticidal word "kat" and "katov dom" are also the cause of spooky ideas in some jewels. Such a reputed house stands in a historic, idyllic alley cranked under the Trenčianskymhrad. In the 16th to 17th centuries, he was the cat. In the cold and black foyers of this house, there was a damp prison in which the convicts had suffered the last of their miserable life before death on a near execution.
From the chapel of the chapel and the armory ... In the area of the Church of Charles Bridge under the castle of Trenčín, the medieval karner (the ossuary) is sacrificed, for a period of time serving as the Chapel of Sts. Michala. It was built in the second quarter15. Century near the parish church as a bone. Karner is, in addition to the castle, the only preserved Gothic monument in Trenčín.
Koleso patrí bezpochyby medzi najväčšie vynálezy ľudských dejín. Jeho prvotný objav siaha približne do roku 3500 p.n.l. na území dnešného Iraku vo vtedajšej Mezopotámii. Vyberte sa za poznaním jeho vývoja od prvotných čias až po súčasnosť do trenčianskeho Múzea kolies ETOP.
In the headquarters of the Trenčín Museum, in the building of Zupa House, there is a permanent exhibition "From the history and culture of the free royal town of Trenčín and the former Trenčín zupa (county)".
Footprint of Roman Legions. Roman postmark from 179 after Kr. Carved into the castle palace under Brezina in Trenčín, is one of the few Roman written references north of the Danube. It is the most significant Roman epigraphic monument in Central Europe north of the Danube preserved in situ.
Baroque treasures of history At the main square in Mierovo in Trenčín, under the castle Matúš Čačka stands firmly on its historical bases Roman Catholic Church of Sts. František Xaverský. Originally Jesuit, from 1776 he became piarist.
On the top of Inovec stands a meteorological observation tower called, "Helene." She’s truly elegant. She’s an "Iron Lady" evoking respect. To visit her you have to overcome your fear of heights. The breathtaking view is, however, totally worth it. Iron "Helena" is noble and generous, offering a view over rocky peaks of the surrounding mountains. Thank You "Iron Lady". Our visit was exciting and spectacular.
A view from the high wooden observation tower on Malý Jelenec is indeed fascinating. The tower is partially surrounded by trees and offers a fascinating view of the enchanting scenery - Strážov mountains and Vršatecké rocks with beautiful mountain dominants cannot be outdone. In the distance a sharp eye will see the towering peaks of Martinské Hole. The surrounding villages and towns like Nemšová, Trenčianske Teplice and Trenčín boast with the panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. The tower is located in the middle of the green meadow closed by the forest from both sides. The path leading from the meadow ends in Trenčianska Závada near the farm Uhliská. The observation tower on Malý Jesenec paints an attractive image of the beauty of the Slovak nature.
Hájnica hill standing above the village of Haluzice is a resting place for those seeking relaxation in the heart of nature – just climb up Hájnica observation tower and enjoy views of the surrounding villages and their architectural gems – the Romanesque church in Haluzice or the Baroque church in Bošáca. The wooden observation tower is surrounded by huge hills, majestic castles (Beckov, Tematín and Trenčiansky castle) and beautiful canyons and valleys. There she stands with grace and enjoys her precious castle neighbors. The scent of wildflowers, sunrays, and the sound of bells coming from the village church create a unique atmosphere.
