Nature tourism highlights in Eastern and Northern Slovakia

Several lesser-known natural sites in Slovakia are being highlighted for tourists seeking quiet escapes from urban areas. In the northeast, a waterfall is located near the village of Svetlice in the Medzilaborce district. Situated within the Laborec Highlands, the waterfall is formed by the Svetlica stream flowing through flysch layers of sandstone and clay, creating a natural cascade approximately 1.5 kilometers north of the village.

In the Orava region, the Anton Kocyan nature trail offers diverse hiking options. The longer 14.3-kilometer route connects Oravice to the Magura mountain area and includes three lookout points. The trail passes through forests and valleys near the Slovak-Polish border. A shorter 2-kilometer alternative leads to the Bobrovecká valley and features a boardwalk through the Peciská peat bog, which also includes a lookout point, bringing the total number of viewpoints on the trail to four.