Vel'ká Fatra (High Fatra) - Slovakia

Extent: 784 square kilometres

High Fatra is located in Central Slovakia, in Fatra-Tatra  Area , in districts of Martin, Ružomberok, Dolný Kubín and Turčianske Teplice. This mountain range forms a part of Internal West Carpathian Mountains.

Highest peak: Ostredok (1592 m).

Surface: remarkably afforested, the forests are mixed and of beech-woods, less pine-woods.

In high levelled sites, there are to be found plough-tails and pine forests. The areas, where trees are missing, are covered with meadows, Alp-meadows and glades.

Climatic zone: it is mostly cold.

Mountain relief is very rough, montaneous, in lower sites is hilly. The nucleus is formed with rests of granite and granite eruptives, wrapped up mostly with limestone, on some places even with karst appearances.

In this mountain range, there are to be found many of mineral as well as thermal springs.

High Fatra was declared as Protected Countryside Area in 1973, and later, in 2002, declared as National Park, especially thanks to its local fauna and flora.


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SK: Cabins in Skialps
Published: 15.2.2024
Mountain and alpine huts have become a popular destination for ski mountaineers in recent years. This is also one of the reasons why a new ski mountaineering guide was created, which offers a selection of the most interesting ascents in the Tatras, as well as the Great Fatra.

SK: Skialpinism in the Mountains of Slovakia
Published: 1.2.2024
Skialpinism has becoming increasingly popular. Hence we became interested in a relatively new book which contains a selection of the best skialpine rides in the mountains of Slovakia.

SK, Gaderska Valley – Nature’s Treasure Chest
Published: 1.6.2023
Once again, we visited Turcianska Garden on our journeys in Slovakia. This time we chose to see Slovakia’s most beautiful valley – Gaderska Valley.

SK: Turcianske Teplice – Spas in the Heart of Nature II.
Published: 25.5.2023
After a week long break we return to Turcianske Teplice. Our walk was interrupted by rain last time. So our we found refuge in local cinema. After a while there were no more signs of rain so we could continue exploring the town.

SK: Turčianské Teplice – Spa City in Nature I
Published: 18.5.2023
In today's journey, we will visit the Slovak town lying in the Turčianské Teplice, which is, in addition to the function of the district capital, an important spa, cultural, and historical center of the region. Come along with us to Turčianské Teplice.

SK: Mosovce – Turciany Royal Village II
Published: 11.5.2023
After last walk in the town of Mosovce we visited sights, family houses, or an English park. Today we follow the steps of locals, visit one beautiful nature trail, and take a peak on trips to beautiful surroundings of the town.

SK: Mosovce – Turciany Royal Village I
Published: 4.5.2023
Turciany village, as a part of the region of Turca is being called, hides many natural beauties, folk traditions, and sights. Today we visit one of the largest villages in Turciany – Mosovce. They offer all three beauties at one place..

SK, Ruzomberok: Malinô Brdo – Sports Resort
Published: 24.10.2021
Summer, fall or winter- visiting Malinho Brdo means great sporting activities. Bikers, skiers and tourists, all will love it here.

SK, Žilina Region – Region of Natural Beauties III
Published: 14.3.2021
After a week, we return to the Žilina region to take you through breathtaking sights. Today we start near Liptovský Mikuláš, in the picturesque village of Svätý Kríž.

SK: Backpacking in Slovakia – Tourist Guides
Published: 26.8.2020
Recently, a practical book re-edition of tourist guides with a backpack around Slovakia from the family publishing house Dajama saw the light of day. In addition to attractive tourist destinations, it also brings tourist maps.

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