Type of activity
Hike
Length of route
5.6 km
With children
Yes
Time
Individual
Access
Year-round
Slovakia is known for its rich nature and the sport activities it offers. The village of Nitrianske Rudno is the meeting point of both features: Košútova skala and the Kaňová motocross track.
Košútova skala: a natural treasure of the Nitrické vrchy
Košútova skala is a picturesque rocky peak 840 metres high. It rises above the village of Nitrianske Rudno in the Nitrické vrchy. This peak provides 3 in 1: a magnificent view of Predný Rokoš, partly of Rokoš and the village of Nitrianske Rudno.
Hidden Cave
In the massif of Košútova skala, nature has created the Košútova jaskyňa cave, about 10 metres long and sometimes called Čierny Kotol. The cave is declared a natural monument and is freely accessible. There is a marked trail leading to the cave from the hiking trail connecting Košútova skala with nearby Rokoš.
The Rokoš range, where Košútova skala is located, is part of the protected area of the Rokoš National Nature Reserve. This area is famous for its dolomite and limestone rocks, which tower above the Rudnianska dolina valley, creating breathtaking scenery.
A motocross track was created from a rubbish dump
The motocross track in Nitrianske Rudno, also known as “Kaňová”, is a meeting place for adrenaline lovers and also the starting point of the hike to Košútova skala. This motocross track was built in the early 1990s on the site of the original rubbish dump and has undergone several changes since then.
The track is very well used: club members train here, various events are held here and even families with children come here to grill sausages over the fire. Thanks to sponsors, motocross races, also known as “goulash races”, are held here every year.
If you are looking for a place where you can connect with nature and experience adventure, Nitrianske Rudno is the perfect choice for you.
