District of Spišská Nová Ves district, Region of Košice, Slovakia

Places to visit near Žehra

Žehra is a town in District of Spišská Nová Ves district, Region of Košice, Slovakia, home to about 2,360 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 17 forts & heritage and 5 caves. The must-see places are Svätého Ducha (1 km), Spiš Castle (4 km) and Spišský Hradný Vrch (4 km).

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Žehra, Region of Košice
Žehra, District of Spišská Nová Ves district, Region of Košice, Slovakia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Žehra at a glance

Location
District of Spišská Nová Ves district, Region of Košice, Slovakia
Population
about 2,360
Coordinates
48.9796° N, 20.7917° E
Places within 50 km
67 (67 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Žehra

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Žehra: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Žehra

  • Zlatý Stôl · viewpoint · District of Gelnica · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Kojšovská Hoľa · viewpoint · District of Gelnica · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Veľká Knola · viewpoint · District of Spišská Nová Ves · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Čierna Hora · viewpoint · District of Stará Ľubovňa · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Monastery Gorge · waterfall · District of Spišská Nová Ves · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Baňur · lake · District of Stará Ľubovňa · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Kláštorisko · fort · District of Spišská Nová Ves · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Kamenica · fort · District of Sabinov · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Kyseľ · viewpoint · District of Spišská Nová Ves · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Hromovec · viewpoint · District of Stará Ľubovňa · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Sokolia Dolina · viewpoint · District of Spišská Nová Ves · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Repisko · viewpoint · District of Stará Ľubovňa · ~36 km · Must-see

Things to see near Žehra, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Žehra

136 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Žehra. The closest is Spišský Hradný Vrch (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Spišský Hradný Vrch · viewpoint · District of Spišská Nová Ves · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Sľubica · viewpoint · District of Spišská Nová Ves · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Zámčisko · viewpoint · District of Stará Ľubovňa · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Zlatý Stôl · viewpoint · District of Gelnica · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Kojšovská Hoľa · viewpoint · District of Gelnica · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Veľká Knola · viewpoint · District of Spišská Nová Ves · ~33 km · Must-see

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Churches near Žehra

41 churches within 100 km of Žehra. The closest is Svätého Ducha (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Žehra

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Žehra. The closest is Spiš Castle (4 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Spiš Castle · fort · District of Spišská Nová Ves · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Markušovský Hrad · fort · District of Spišská Nová Ves · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Historic Town Hall · fort · District of Levoča · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Gelnica · fort · District of Gelnica · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Kláštorisko · fort · District of Spišská Nová Ves · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Kamenica · fort · District of Sabinov · ~34 km · Must-see

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Caves near Žehra

20 caves within 100 km of Žehra. The closest is Medvedia Jaskyňa (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Žehra

15 museums within 100 km of Žehra. The closest is Ľubovniansky Skanzen (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Žehra

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Žehra. The closest is Baňur (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Žehra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Žehra
  2. 1 km Svätého Ducha · church, District of Spišská Nová Ves
  3. 6 km Spišská Kapitula · church, District of Spišská Nová Ves
  4. 1 km St Martin's Cathedral · church, District of Spišská Nová Ves
  5. 2 km Spiš Castle · heritage site, District of Spišská Nová Ves
  6. 1 km Spišský Hradný Vrch · viewpoint, District of Spišská Nová Ves
  7. 4 km Back to Žehra

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From travellers near Žehra

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How to reach Žehra

    All places near Žehra by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Žehra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints24136Spišský Hradný Vrch (4 km)
    Churches1241Svätého Ducha (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1740Spiš Castle (4 km)
    Caves520Medvedia Jaskyňa (36 km)
    Museums115Ľubovniansky Skanzen (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs210Baňur (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens210Slovak Paradise National Park (42 km)
    Waterfalls45Monastery Gorge (34 km)
    Parks05Park Komenského (54 km)
    Other attractions03St. Urban Tower (56 km)

    Žehra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Žehra?

    Svätého Ducha (church, about 1 km), Spiš Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Spišský Hradný Vrch (viewpoint, about 4 km), Spišská Kapitula (church, about 5 km), St Martin's Cathedral (church, about 5 km), Sľubica (viewpoint, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Žehra?

    67 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 5 caves, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Žehra?

    Spišský Hradný Vrch, about 4 km by road; Sľubica (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Žehra?

    Svätého Ducha, about 1 km by road; Spišská Kapitula (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Žehra?

    Spiš Castle, about 4 km by road; Markušovský Hrad (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Žehra?

    Start in Žehra, visit Svätého Ducha, then Spišská Kapitula, then St Martin's Cathedral, then Spiš Castle, then Spišský Hradný Vrch, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Žehra?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Žehra

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Žehra’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Žehra on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.