Vlkolínec (UNESCO)
The local part of Ružomberok – Biely Potok is the starting point for one of the most visited parts of Slovakia – Vlkolínec. Ro It is located on the southern slope of one of the promontories of the Veľká Fatra ridge at an altitude of 718 meters. Access to Vlkolínec is after turning off […]
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The local part of Ružomberok – Biely Potok is the starting point for one of the most visited parts of Slovakia – Vlkolínec. Ro It is located on the southern slope of one of the promontories of the Veľká Fatra ridge at an altitude of 718 meters. Access to Vlkolínec is after turning off the main road connecting Ružomberok and Banská Bystrica. V thanks to its isolation from the outside world, Vlkolínec has preserved its architecture in almost its original state. Log buildings set in the beautiful mountains of the Veľká Fatra are Built in the classic Liptov style from hewn conifer trunks laid on a stone foundation. The roofs of the houses are covered with wooden shingles. Wood was once the most affordable material for the production of roofing. The log cabins consist of three rooms. J The way they were arranged was unique. Twice a year, they were painted blue, pink and white lime.
The origin of Vlkolínec, originally a settlement of lumberjacks and charcoal burners, is assumed between the second half of the 14th and the first half of the 15th century. As a settlement belonging to the area of the town of Ružomberok, it was part of the castle estate of Likava Castle. The village of Vlkolínec is a typical two-row building with long courtyards. The protected buildings of the settlement include 45 wooden houses with farm yards. Approximately 30 inhabitants still live here. Vlkolínec is part of the Veľká Fatra National Park, a cycle path and a hiking trail lead through it, for example, to the nearby Sidorovo Hill, towering above it.
The village has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List since December 11, 1993. From the apis, it confirms the uniqueness of the site and its significant cultural, historical, natural and architectural value, which must be protected in order to preserve it for future generations.
You can also combine a visit to this picturesque village with trips to the surrounding area.
You can see the exact route here. See also the video tip from Vlkolínec.
Text: Bc. Veronika Šimková
Photo: archive of S-NPVF
