The Kysuce region is closely tied to the faith of its locals, Christian love, and humility. The Stations of the Cross line many hills in the Kysuce villages, while roadside crosses and chapels complete the overall atmosphere and natural character of the region. Perhaps this is where people find that "Divine Peace," maybe their inner strength, but undoubtedly gratitude for everything they have.
The Rosary Path – A Unique Slovak Landmark
In 2022, the unique Rosary Path was created in Vysoká nad Kysucou, a project that has no equivalent in Slovakia. The work consists of five iron sculptures, each depicting one of the mysteries from the four rosaries (Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous).
The graphics for each of the mysteries were created by the academic sculptor Jozef Mundier. These graphic designs were digitally processed by the company Magma, and the designs were then cut into corten steel plates using a plasma beam by employees of K-Ten KOVO, s.r.o. from Vysoká nad Kysucou. Each sculpture weighs more than half a ton.
The perfect collaboration of Kysuce professionals resulted in a flawless project.
Basic Information about the Walking Trail
The Rosary Path is located in the village of Vysoká nad Kysucou (district of Čadca). It consists of 5 stops placed along the route between the Church of St. Matthew (in the center of the village) and the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes in the settlement of Vrchrieka.
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Length: 1.6 km
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Elevation: 255 m
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Walking time: approx. 50 minutes
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Terrain: meadow and forest, not suitable for strollers
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Accessibility: year-round
Parking:
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Near the municipal office in Vysoká nad Kysucou
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Near the Church of St. Matthew
Train/Bus Stops:
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Vysoká nad Kysucou, railway station
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Vysoká nad Kysucou, Jednota
Return:
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Return via the same route back to the center of Vysoká nad Kysucou
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Connect to the Javornícky Ridge – direction Vrchrieka (further to U Melocíka, Stratenec) or Semeteš after the marker symbol for tourism.
Summary: A pleasant, easy trail through forest and meadow terrain, less than 2 km in length, offering the opportunity for spiritual reflection and quiet prayer. Points of interest in the center of the village (Sun Dial, Fairy Tale Bench, Memorial Room of E. A. Černan); the chapel serves as the final destination of the trail.
Photo Gallery (Štefan Strýček):
