Discover Novot

When planning a trip to Novot, nature, cultural heritage and accommodation options can be considered as separate topics. Delená voda and the Pilsko–Babia hora hiking trail offer different points of interest from the local chapels and traditional crafts. There is also Agrokovex’s agro-pension, with a riding hall and possible sleigh rides in winter. If you are looking for a hotel in Novot, these specific local features can help you organise your interests in advance.

Water, trails and the border location

Delená voda lies on the border of the cadastral area of Novoť with Poland. Two streams rise from a single spring there. Their common source creates a remarkable geographical contrast: the streams belong to different drainage basins, one flowing into the Baltic Sea and the other into the Black Sea. One spring, two outflows and two major drainage basins make this a distinctive natural feature to consider when planning a trip.

The Pilsko–Babia hora hiking trail passes through the cadastral area of Novoť. This makes a hiking route another natural feature to consider when planning a visit. Delená voda and the trail represent different themes: the spring is about the division of the outflows, while the trail is about the route through the area. If hiking is your main interest, you can make this trail a focus of your plans.

The Novoť–Ujsoly border crossing into Poland is also 2 km from Novoť. If crossing the border is part of your trip, check the crossing’s operating conditions in advance, as they may change. The distance indicates its location; for practical planning, it is also important to check whether the crossing is operating at the time of your trip.

Church, minor religious monuments and crafts

There are 16 chapels, crosses and roadside shrines in total in the built-up area and cadastral area of Novoť. The figure includes these three types of minor religious monuments in the two specified areas. They add a perspective on local culture through smaller religious features alongside the church architecture.

The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary (“Kostol Narodenia Panny Márie”) was built between 1942 and 1948 to a design by architect Milan Michal Harminc. Folk wood carvings from the 19th century have also been preserved from Novoť’s former wooden place of worship. Local carvers from Novoť also made a carved Christmas nativity scene. These examples connect different forms of wood carving with local cultural history.

Embroidery with traditional patterns and colours is made in Novoť. This is distinct from the historical processing of flax fibres: Novoť was one of the places in Upper Orava where weavers processed flax. The embroidery is described as a local craft practice, while flax processing is described as a historical source of livelihood. These are two different craft topics, rather than a single tradition.

Accommodation and seasonal activities

Agrokovex’s agro-pension in Novoť has a riding hall as part of its accommodation offer. Sleigh rides are possible there in winter. The rides are therefore linked to the pension and the winter season. If they are important to your plans, ask the pension in advance whether they are available. When deciding on your trip, it helps to distinguish between local features such as the hiking trail and cultural monuments, on the one hand, and a specific accommodation offer, on the other.

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For the broader travel overview: Námestovo District.