Lysá Pod Makytou: Folklore, Architecture and Cycling Routes

Lysá pod Makytou is a Slovak border municipality on the border with the Czech Republic. It is located in the Lýssky Pass at the foot of the Javorníky and the White Carpathians. Outside the town center, 32 kopanice settlements shape the landscape. The municipality covers hilly, upland and mountainous terrain, with elevations ranging from approximately 350 to 922 m. This brings local history and a diverse municipal area together in your travel plans.

Folklore and Architectural History

Folklórna Lysá is an annual folklore event held in the amphitheater in Lysá pod Makytou. Traditional songs, music and dances are presented. If you would like to include the event in your trip, check the dates in advance.

The town’s buildings also offer a reason to explore its history. The Church of Saint Stephen is a single-nave Neoclassical church with an integrated tower; its main altar dates from 1824. The church also houses an artistically valuable statue of Our Lady of Sorrows, created by the Kafkovi brothers from Moravia. In the district of Strelenka stands a wooden bell tower dating from 1933. Lysá pod Makytou is also home to a former state school building from 1912. In the district of Beňadín, a chapel stands in natural surroundings.

Cycling Routes with Different Profiles

The green road cycling route 5314 is classified as REKREA, is 15.6 km long and is paved. Its elevation profile lists 607 m of ascent and 66 m of descent. The route begins in Lysá pod Makytou at a junction with a red cycling route and ends at the Javorka saddle below Kohútka, where it joins the red Javornícka cycling route.

The Javornícka cycling route is the red route 053. It is 19.8 km long, classified for experienced mountain bikers, and has asphalt, gravel and natural-surface sections. From Lúky pod Makytou, it leads to Lysá pod Makytou, crosses the road there and then climbs through the town’s streets. For comparison, the main differences are the route details and classification: 5314 is a road cycling route, while route 053 is specifically designated for experienced mountain bikers. The surfaces also differ.

Hiking, Scenery and Other Activities

Hiking trail 8584 from Lysá pod Makytou to Makyta alternates between forests and meadows. It passes through the settlement of Okrajkovci and by a cross before reaching the Hrnčár saddle; from there, you can enjoy views of the surrounding area. During summer and autumn walks, you can find wild strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. With a little luck, you may also find blueberries in the district of Beňadín.

The Skipark Dešná ski area, with two downhill slopes, is located within the cadastral area of Lysá pod Makytou. If you are planning a visit, check its current operating status in advance. A publicly accessible multifunctional sports court on the school grounds is available to children, young people and adults. It is suitable for small-sided football, nohejbal, volleyball, tennis, handball and floorball, among other sports. Alongside cultural and natural attractions, the municipality also offers designated facilities for a range of sporting activities.

Discover more destinations: Púchov, Lazy Pod Makytou, Lednica, Mojtín, Nimnica, Dolná Breznica, Dolné Kočkovce, Kvašov

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