Protected Area of Poľana
It is on the list of UNESCO natural monuments. Poľana Mountain is our highest volcanic mountain. On its highest peak it reaches 1458 meters. Because of the high protection level, there are only two recreation areas in this mountain area: Horský hotel Poľana and Chata pod Hrbom.
The importance of this protected area shows the amount of the natural attractions:
– 3 National Natural Reservations: Hrončecký grúň, Ľubietovský Vepor and Zadná Poľana.
– 1 national natural monument: Waterfall in Bystré
– 7 natural monuments: Bátovský balvan, Havranka, Jánošíkova skala, Kalamárka, Melichova skala, Spády and Veporské skalky
– 7 Natural Reservations: Havranie skaly, Kopa, Mačinová, Pod Dudášom, Pri Bútľavke, Prislopy and Vrch Slatina
– 4 Protected Areas: Dolná Zálomská, Horná Chrapková, Hrochotská Bukovina and Meanders of Kamenistý potok
