Established in 1984, the protected landscape area Kysuce has an area of 65,462 ha.

In addition to the stone spheres in Megoňky and Klokočov,Kysuce features another European geological rarity – a naturally surfaced light crude spring with occasional discharge of self-igniting methane can be found on the east edge of the region and the nearby settlement of Muchovec in village Korňa.

Although viewing towers cannot be considered natural creations or monuments, they will surely enable yo to savour nature and its beauties on the way to them. All of the towers in Kysuce open amazing views of the distant mountains, provided that the weather permits.

The natural reservation,Veľký Polom is situated in cadastre of the village of Raková, in the upper part of Veľký Polom (1,067 meters above sea level). In order to preserve the mountain spruce- fir-beech forest communities, the area of 46 ha became a natural reservation in 1993.

NPR Veľký Javorník – protected area with occurrence of precious fauna and flora species.

Makov – the western-most village of Kysuce lies in Javorníky Mountains, in the Turzovská vrchovina highlands. Makov was created after seven local villages united in 1895. The village has a mountainous character and excellent conditions for hiking and tourism.

National parks: 0. Protected Landscape Areas (CHKO) Kysuce (districts CA, KM) Protected Site Chmúra (CA) National Nature Reservations (NPR) Malý Polom (CA), Veľká Rača (CA)

Trojmedzie is a place where three countries meet – Slovakia, Czech Republic and Poland. It is a starting point of 541 km of Slovak-Polish border and 251 km of Slovak-Czech border.

The springs are called after the place of their occurrence – all three of them are in the northern slope of the Vojtovský hill, which forms the southern border of Čadca town above the Rieka valley.