Terchová

Getting there

Bus stop: Terchová centrum, next to the church. Buses to Žilina and the surrounding villages.

Getting around

Take the bus to Biely Potok, Štefanová or Vrátna for more hiking trails.

1 Biely Potok guidepost. A guidepost with a bus stop and car parking nearby. (updated Oct 2016)

Do

1 Jánošík Holes trails (Jánošíkova Diery), Biely Potok 664. A stroll among forests, crevices and waterfalls with a hint of via ferrata, most impressive on Horné Diery. Start from Hotel Diery near Biely Potok (bus from Terchová every few hours). (updated Mar 2026)19.06660 2 Little Fatra (Malá Fatra). Peaks like Veľký Rozsutec, or ravine Jánošíkove diery make this area very worth the day or two of stay. Many trails for hiking and cycling: get a map at the tourist office (€2.50). (updated Nov 2016)

Eat

Jánošíková Koliba (1 km on the road to Biely Potok, soon after Hotel Jánošík): good local and Slovak specialties. €3-6 for most main dishes. A few restaurants in the town centre.

Sleep

Many pensions (penzión) and homestays (privát) along the riverside road starting opposite the church and in its neighbourhood. Typically €10/person for a privát.