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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SVK: Vlkolínec - Unique Of The World
Vlkolinec is permanently inhabitated community, situated in Great Fatra Mountain Range, in an altitude of 718 metres above sea level, below Sodorovo Peak. In 1993, the locality was registered in UNESCO World Heritage Survey ,as a unique countryside and seat architectonical complex. It is life skansen, placed inside marvellous nature. The area is open for public all year round.
Text/photo: O. Kubáčková
SK, Mosovce - Royal Village
In the center of Turcianska Basin is picturesque village of Mosovce. The village offers an unusual sightseeing. For example, you can see a late-Rococo/Classicist chateau built in the second half of the 18th century, or the birth house of Jan Kollar with famous table saying: "Slávme slávne slávu Slávov slávnych" (Celebrate famously fame of Slavs the famous). Or there is a sacral masterpiece - Gothic catholic church of the Holy Trinity and its tower, well today rather a torso, to its left side. Unique is also an English park. You can see there a beautiful Classicist pavilion and find the way to the island of Love. So don’t hesitate anymore. Join us to see Mosovce at least in digital form.
Text and photo: Oskár Mažgút
SK, Turianske Teplice - Spa Town
Text and photo: Oskár Mažgút
SK, Cutkovska Valley – Great Place to Go for Families
Shall you plan a family trip, be sure to visit Cutkovska valley in Ruzomberok city. What waits here for you is beautiful High Fatra nature, amusement park for children, tourist trails, bike trails and great refreshment bars. Moreover, you may see farm animals breeding or enjoy some adrenaline on ziplines.
Text and photos: Oskár Mažgút
SK, Turecka – Traditional Krnacek Races
The following photos, we will introduce you to the traditional Krnacek races, which take place every year in the village of Turecka. This year's track was very challenging due to the amount of snow that froze and increased the speed of the track. Even though some crews overturned or ended off the tracks, no one was serious. The contestants, as well as the spectators, had fun and adrenaline and remembered the old traditions. The event included a rich cultural program with a taste of traditional Slovak dishes.
Text and photos: Karol Kobelt (www.karolkobella.sk)
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SK: Trips for Biking around Socovce Village
Today we will take you to the surroundings of the picturesque village of Socovce in the region of Turciany, which offers amazing natural scenery in the form of meanders of the River Turiec, the majestic mountains of the Great and the Small Fatra mountain ranges or the local hill Stráža. Morning foggy views of the Klášterní Meadows are also an unforgettable experience. Take a look at the mysterious beauty we caught from the bike saddle and get inspired by the trip.
Text: Oskár Mažgút
Photos: Karol Kobella (www.karolkobella.sk)
SK, Turčianské Jaseno – Little Tuscany
Less than 8 kilometers east of the town of Martin lies the village Turčianské Jaseno. Its surroundings offer breathtaking views of the majestic Fatra Hills or far-reaching fields and forests. Add to this the colorful autumn and rolling mists, the result will be a magical or fairy-tale country resembling the world-famous Tuscany.
Text: Oskár Mažgút
Photos: Karol Kobella (www.karolkobella.sk)
SK: High Fatra – Amazing Mountain Range
One of the largest core mountain ranges in Slovakia - High Fatra offers a plethora of hiking trails, natural beauties and mysterious corners. It is a home of rare animals and still belongs to natural environment not much negatively influenced by human activity. Join us on a night and day winter walk, where you can enjoy views of the sunrise, panoramas of the surrounding mountains and city lights deep in the valleys.
Text: Oskár Mažgút
Photos: Karol Kobella (www.karolkobella.sk)
SK: Great Fatra – Monumental Mountain of Lysec
Please accompany us in this photogallery to the dominant peak of Lysec, which is distinguished by typical meadow hillsides covered with snow duvet during winter. This mountain beauty, stretching between the Belianska and Jasenska valleys, offers beautiful views of the countryside and sky. See for yourself.
Text: Oskár Mažgút
Photos: Karol Kobella (www.karolkobella.sk)
SK, Velka Fatra – A Hike Up Tlsta
Take a tourist climb with us to the majestic Velkofatranský peak Tlstá. Our starting point will be the picturesque Turčianská village of Blatnica, from where we will head through the Gaderská and Vápenná valleys to the limestone massif. Along the way, we will also pass a paleontologically or archaeologically significant natural monument - the Mažarná Cave. We will also enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks or the haze covered basin.
Text: Oskár Mažgút
Photos: Karol Kobella (www.karolkobella.sk)
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