Veterný vrch - 1111 m above sea level |

Description of the attraction

If you plan to go to the flysch mountain range of Spišská Magura, do not miss one of its highest peaks, Veterný vrch, during your visit. This place is not unknown among tourists. You can enjoy hiking to Veterný vrch in Spišská Magura to your heart's content during any season. A beautiful trip will enrich you with the most beautiful view in this location, even in the wider area. There is a clearing at the top of the hill. The local residents of Ružbaš have placed a wooden bench here, which on one side is formed by a carved wooden statue of a bear. He is holding a pole with a Slovak flag in his paws. Since Veterný vrch is a place where the wind is constantly blowing, our flag blows beautifully in the wind there day and night. This famous peak will win you over with wonderful views after the climb. When the weather is good, you can see our high mountains — the High Tatras. Their snowy peaks will seem almost within reach. You can also admire the Pieniny Mountains, the surrounding peaks of Spišská Magura, Ľubovnianska vrchovina and Levočské vrchy. You can even see several Polish mountains. To help you find your way around easily, the directional satellite will help you. In the summit book on Veterný vrch you will find interesting information about it and Spišská Magura. There are also tourist and cycling maps, even an orthophoto map, on which you will be able to compare the surroundings today and in the past. You can go to Veterný vrch in Spišská Magura from several starting points. The most marked and unmarked hiking trails lead to it from Vyšné Ružbách (7 km). Even beginners and children can easily choose the ascent route along the marked trail here. You can also go to the top from the village of Veľký Lipník (6 km) or use the ridge route from Poľana to Veterný vrch.