Považský Castle
Považský hrad
Parking available
Dramatic medieval fortress ruins offering panoramic views of the Váh River valley and a rich history, accessible via a pleasant hiking trail.

📜 Medieval fortress ruins above Váh River.
🔍 Historical site, also known as Bystrica Castle, with ongoing reconstruction.

Why Go

🏞️ Enjoy panoramic views of Váh River valley and Bytčianska basin.
📜 Discover centuries of history from 14th-century origins.
🚶‍♀️ Accessible via a pleasant hiking trail, suitable for families.
🔭 Utilize the lookout with a telescope for enhanced scenic appreciation.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Visitors enter at own risk due to potential falling masonry.
🚧 Final part of the trail is steep and rocky, challenging for strollers or wheelchairs.

Cost

💰 Entry to the castle ruins is free.

Hours

🕒 Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

🅿️ Parking

Free parking available near St. Ladislav's church or Renaissance mansion in Považské Podhradie.

Hiking

⏱️ Pleasant 40-minute round trip hike from Považské Podhradie.
🌲 Trail offers views of the castle's entrance bastion and landscape.