Hoblík

Have you had enough of crowded hiking trails and are you looking for something near Žilina that will awaken the true explorer in you? Meet the hill Hoblík, an unmistakable rocky dominant in the Lúčanská part of the Little Fatra, which rises proudly directly above the village of Višňové.

This peak got its name from its typical, sharply beveled shape, which really resembles a carpenter's plane. Although its height does not place it among the true giants, the ascent is guaranteed to get your blood pumping. You won't find any smooth, marked "tourist highway" here, but a steep and wild forest trail.

Even if you just set out for a walk in the Višňovská Valley, you still feel as if this distinctive hill is watching you. It will keep looking down at you from above and eventually convince you to go and see its summit. The peak of Hoblík (933 m above sea level) is an inconspicuous but naturally exceptionally valuable neighbor of the better-known Polom.

Why should you conquer it?

Hiking challenge: The ascent is quite steep, rocky in many places, and will test your fitness. It's an ideal workout with a touch of real mountain adventure.
Panoramic views: When you climb up and stand on the edge rock ledges, a fantastic and unobstructed view of the Žilina Basin opens up before you, with the Lietava Castle looming in the distance and the majestic ridges of the Malá Fatra.
Climbing paradise: The rocks of Hoblík and the adjacent Vi&scaron;ňovská valley are a cult and extremely popular spot for local sport climbers. On the way up, you might catch a glimpse of suspended “spiders” in action on the steep walls.