Súľov Rocks

Súľov Rocks
Súľov Rocks is located in Slovakia
Súľov Rocks
Location within Slovakia
LocationŽilina Region, Slovakia
Nearest cityŽilina
Coordinates49°10′36″N 18°34′52″E / 49.1768°N 18.581°E / 49.1768; 18.581
Area5.43 km2 (2.10 mi2)
Established1973
Websiteuzemia.enviroportal.sk/main/detail/cislo/437

The Súľov Rocks (Slovak: Súľovské skaly) is a 5.43 km2 (2.10 mi2) national nature reserve situated within the Súľov Mountains region of Slovakia.

It was declared in 1973 and is located in the Bytča District in Žilina Region. Rocky crags take the shape of towers, cones, needles, gates, and some rocks resemble figures or animals.

The area is accessible by hiking, climbing and biking.

References

  1. ↑ Sulovske Skaly National Nature Reserve Archived 2012-05-31 at the Wayback Machine protectedplanet.net
  2. ↑ Súľov Rocks at enviroportal.sk