Hiking

From convenient trails for pleasure seekers and enthusiasts of nice walks with a magnificent view to more demanding tours where you are often on the edge of your physical strengths – all this represent hiking in Malá Fatra (Little Fatra). The net of hiking trails literally allures you to pack your shoes and go for adventure.

 

Simple Hiking

Hiking is suitable for the youngest ones as well. Educational trails, observation tower with a once in a life time view, walks in a region or to a mountain chalet – offer of so many possibilities that keep your children smiling and their little legs will no hurt that much.

Educational Trail through Jánošíkov Chotár (Jánošík’s Land Area)

Educational Trail through Jánošíkov Chotár (Jánošík’s Land Area)
Length: 13,50 km

Adventure and wanderings following steps of Juraj Jánošík, the most well-know Slovak brigand, you may experience only on holiday in Malá Fatra (Little Fatra).
Walk through an educational trail Jánošíkov chotár (Jánošik’s Land Area) is intended for walking tourists, cycling tourists as well as cross-country skiers.

Interesting facts about Terchová

On a 13.5 km circuit tour, you may find 10 information boards with interesting facts about Terchová.

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Adventure and wanderings following steps of Juraj Jánošík, the most well-know Slovak brigand, you may experience only on holiday in Malá Fatra (Little Fatra).
Walk through an educational trail Jánošíkov chotár (Jánošik’s Land Area) is intended for walking tourists, cycling tourists as well as cross-country skiers.

Interesting facts about Terchová

On a 13.5 km circuit tour, you may find 10 information boards with interesting facts about Terchová. Trail begins and finishes in the village of Terchová and the whole route takes about 6 hours. It leads through less demanding terrain of terchovské kopanice (isolated dwellings of Terchová) around the valley of Struháreň in Kysucká vrchovina (Kysuce highlands), it is located northerly from the village and it offers spectacular views of a surrounding country. Marked tourist trails cross the route with the possibility of descending or turning during your trip.

A Year in Terchová

During your walk through an educational trail you will learn the basic information about the history of Terchová and its beautiful surrounding nature. Folklore and folk music and indeed the most well-know native Juraj Jánošík are not omitted. You will learn more about the life of hardworking farmers of Terchová, sheep breeding, production of traditional cheeses as well as many other interesting information. After you finish hiking drop by one of our shepherd’s huts to try our traditional Slovak cuisine.

Duration: 6 h
Starting point: Terchová
Destination point: Terchová
Difficulty: undemanding route suitable for families with children

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Observation Tower on Bobovec Hill

Between the villages of Stará Bystrica and Radôstka you may find Bobovec observation tower. Visit the only Slovak astronomical clock in Stará Bystrica and do not forget to visit a church in Radôstka that was given an international award for architecture. At the end of your exploration of Kysuce, walk to the observation tower and see all the places from the bird’s eye view.

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Between the villages of Stará Bystrica and Radôstka you may find Bobovec observation tower. Visit the only Slovak astronomical clock in Stará Bystrica and do not forget to visit a church in Radôstka that was given an international award for architecture. At the end of your exploration of Kysuce, walk to the observation tower and see all the places from the bird’s eye view.

Why Bobovec?

The name Bobovec is derived from a crop that was very widespread in Kysuce in the past. The legume broad bean (bôb in the Slovak language) used to be served as a dish very frequently.

The observation tower is guarded by angels

The observation tower on the Bobovec hill is 16 meters high. It is built from traditional materials such as stone and wood. The angels decorate the building of the observation tower and you may notice angelic theme on window grids, too. Did you know that the observation tower lights at night? Therefore it may be easily found during your night expeditions to the peak.

Fabulous views

The observation tower offers you a good view of Malá Fatra (Little Fatra), Martinské Hole, Veľká Rača or Lysá hora in the Czech republic. You may reach the observation tower on Bobovec hill from Slovenský orloj (Slovak astronomical clock) from Rínok sv. Michala (St Michael’s Square) in Stará Bystrica A yellow tourist trail leads to it.

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Educational Trail Diery

Educational Trail Diery
Length: 5,00 km

Educational trail Diery or Jánošíkovské diery (Jánošík’s Holes) if you wish, is one of the most favorite and visited routes in beautiful surroundings of Krivánska Malá Fatra (Krivánska Little Fatra). You will be certainly amazed by fabulous passes and canons. The route leads along two waterfalls on wooden footbridges with handrails. There is no need to be afraid. The route through the holes is not difficult for children either.

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Educational trail Diery or Jánošíkovské diery (Jánošík’s Holes) if you wish, is one of the most favorite and visited routes in beautiful surroundings of Krivánska Malá Fatra (Krivánska Little Fatra). You will be certainly amazed by fabulous passes and canons. The route leads along two waterfalls on wooden footbridges with handrails. There is no need to be afraid. The route through the holes is not difficult for children either.

Follow blue tourist signs from the parking lot by the Hotel Diery and after a half an hour you will see the most beautiful part of the educational trail Ostrvné. There you can deeply enjoy a giant stone canyon where Dierový potok (the Brook of Diery) flows through. Behind the canyon, follow blue signs to Podžiar where you may find several educational boards. Podžiar is the place where Dolné Diery (Lower Holes) finishes. You may find a buffet in a small blockhouse where you can refresh yourself and rest on benches or in a meadow by the water. You will return following the same route. Drop by on Hotel Diery for lunch where you can taste our traditional Slovak cuisine.

Duration: 1.5 h
Starting point: Terchová - Biely Potok
Destination point: Terchová - Biely Potok
Difficulty: undemanding route suitable for families with children

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Symbolic Cemetery in Vrátna

Not far from Chata Vrátna (Vrátna Cottage) you may find a symbolic cemetery built by Mountain Rescue Service. It is a third cemetery in Slovakia dedicated to the victims of misfortune in the mountains. The route to it takes about 10 minutes. Combine a visit of cemetery with a walk in Vrátna dolina (Vrátna Valley) or on your way back from Chata na Grúni (Grúň Chalet).

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Not far from Chata Vrátna (Vrátna Cottage) you may find a symbolic cemetery built by Mountain Rescue Service. It is a third cemetery in Slovakia dedicated to the victims of misfortune in the mountains. The route to it takes about 10 minutes. Combine a visit of cemetery with a walk in Vrátna dolina (Vrátna Valley) or on your way back from Chata na Grúni (Grúň Chalet). You will be impressed by the atmosphere of this magnificent place. There is a mass held annually dedicated to mountain victims.

Duration: 10 min.
Difficulty: easy

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Zástranie - Kotrčiná Lúčka - Radoľa

Zástranie - Kotrčiná Lúčka - Radoľa
Length: 10,00 km

Start your walking tour from Zástranie following red tourist signs to the village of Kotrčina Lúčka – Stráň where you turn to a green tourist sign towards Radoľa. Combine your hiking with sight-seeing offered by Malá Fatra (Little Fatra).

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Start your walking tour from Zástranie following red tourist signs to the village of Kotrčina Lúčka – Stráň where you turn to a green tourist sign towards Radoľa. Combine your hiking with sight-seeing offered by Malá Fatra (Little Fatra). Do you know that Radoľa is the oldest village in Kysuce? In a renaissance manor house you will learn how living looked like in the past in the region of Kysuce – take a look at the living salon from the past. Children will certainly enjoy a replica of young mammoth.

Duration: 3 h
Starting point: Radoľa
Destination point: Zástranie
Difficulty: undemanding route suitable for families with children

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Gbeľany - Zlieň - Horný Vadičov

Length: 16,30 km

Recharge your batteries on one of the next hiking trails through the region. This time, please pack enough refreshments; this journey will be a little bit more tiring. Start your all-day tour in the village of Gbeľany and continue through the Žiarce Saddle, Saddle under the Zlieň to Horný Vadičov. Start this route following yellow tourist route from Gbeľany and continue following red signs to the Žiarce Saddle.

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Recharge your batteries on one of the next hiking trails through the region. This time, please pack enough refreshments; this journey will be a little bit more tiring. Start your all-day tour in the village of Gbeľany and continue through the Žiarce Saddle, Saddle under the Zlieň to Horný Vadičov. Start this route following yellow tourist route from Gbeľany and continue following red signs to the Žiarce Saddle. From the Saddle above Melišovce follow blue tourist signs.

Duration: 4.5 h
Starting point: Gbeľany
Destination point: Horný Vadičov
Difficulty: moderate-strenuous route

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Krasňanské Studničky (The Little Wells of Krásno nad Kysucou)

Nice and undemanding hiking where you can travel by car or by bike – 6 little wells, 6 places, 6 historical monuments.

Learn about the tradition of natural local resources of water in Krásno nad Kysucou. You are awaited by six various little wells in six various settlements. Discover the history of little wells, their meaning and learn when to drink water from a little well. In addition, there is a bit of history in each settlement.

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Nice and undemanding hiking where you can travel by car or by bike – 6 little wells, 6 places, 6 historical monuments.

Learn about the tradition of natural local resources of water in Krásno nad Kysucou. You are awaited by six various little wells in six various settlements. Discover the history of little wells, their meaning and learn when to drink water from a little well. In addition, there is a bit of history in each settlement. In Osada u Drozdov you may explore the highest stone bridge Blažkov, in Osada Lazný potok a chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows, in Osada u Gavlasov 6 metre high Cyrillo-Methodian Slovak doublecross and in Osada u Gaši a bricked chapel of Holy Mary.

Location: settlements of the town of Krásno nad Kysucou
Difficulty: easy/car + walk

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Straník

A perfect idea for an afternoon walk with magnificent view of the city of Žilina, Vodné dielo Žilina (The Žilina Dam), Súľovské skaly (Súľov Rocks) and many other natural treasures of Slovakia.

Start your trip in a city part of Zástranie that is available by public transport or by car. Mothers with children’s strollers or cyclists will surely appreciate an asphalt road heading to the top.

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A perfect idea for an afternoon walk with magnificent view of the city of Žilina, Vodné dielo Žilina (The Žilina Dam), Súľovské skaly (Súľov Rocks) and many other natural treasures of Slovakia.

Start your trip in a city part of Zástranie that is available by public transport or by car. Mothers with children’s strollers or cyclists will surely appreciate an asphalt road heading to the top. The route leads along the woods which shadow may cool you down and provides you with shelter for your necessary rest on the way up. Magnificent views and surrounding nature will astonish you right on the way to the top. Did you know that Straník is a paradise for paragliders? You will definitely meet at least one of them. There is a wooden footbridge at the top that makes your passing on rough terrain easier. Stop and enjoy a really romantic view on all hills and mountains.

Bonus at the end – wait for one of the most beautiful sunsets you may observe in Žilina.

Duration: about 1 h
Difficulty: easy

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Educational Trail Fojtov Potok (Fojtov Brook)

You will find a village of Kysuce called Zborov nad Bystricou surrounded by woods. Right there you may follow the route of educational trail Fojtov potok (Fojtov Brook). Fully enjoy the beauties of Kysuce nature. You will learn more about the flora and fauna of Kysucká kotlina (Kysuce Basin). You may observe some protected species of fauna and flora. You will see various information boards where you can find answer to your curious questions.

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You will find a village of Kysuce called Zborov nad Bystricou surrounded by woods. Right there you may follow the route of educational trail Fojtov potok (Fojtov Brook). Fully enjoy the beauties of Kysuce nature. You will learn more about the flora and fauna of Kysucká kotlina (Kysuce Basin). You may observe some protected species of fauna and flora. You will see various information boards where you can find answer to your curious questions. Fojtov potok (Fojtov Brook) is one of the valleys in the land area in close proximity of the village. You will definitely notice small original houses “cholvarky” that symbolize a shepherd past of the village.

After you walk through the educational trail continue with exploring Kysuce and visit a museum of Kysucká dolina (Kysuce Valley) where you may see an original chapel Zborova nad Bystricou and take a look into original shepherd settlements.

Duration: 1 h
Starting point: Zborov nad Bystricou
Destination point: Zborov nad Bystricou
Difficulty: undemanding route suitable for families with children

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Vrátna – chata na Grúni (Grúň Chalet)

One of the series of undemanding tours suitable for small clumsy children’s legs. It starts near the Vrátna Cottage where you can get by bus or simply park your car near the Cottage. Right opposite the cottage you may see a yellow sign that immediately pulls you into the woods. Trail is not demanding. Modest ascent is not difficult for the youngest ones either. Crossing the forest is nice especially during hot summer days.

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One of the series of undemanding tours suitable for small clumsy children’s legs. It starts near the Vrátna Cottage where you can get by bus or simply park your car near the Cottage. Right opposite the cottage you may see a yellow sign that immediately pulls you into the woods. Trail is not demanding. Modest ascent is not difficult for the youngest ones either. Crossing the forest is nice especially during hot summer days. Indeed, if you get tired and need some time to rest you can use a couple of wooden benches by the trail. On your way through the woods there is last 5-minute walk ahead right to the Grúň Chalet 970 meters above the sea level. There on a summer terrace you can refresh yourself with some snacks and drinks. Children may play in the grassy playground with a slide, climbing frames and swings. If their feet do not hurt they can play popular ball games. There is a beautiful view of Veľký Rozsutec (Great Roszutec) and the ridge of Malá Fatra (Little Fatra).

Duration: 45 min.
Starting point: chata Vrátna (Vrátna Cottage)
Destination point: chata na Grúni (Grúň Chalet)
Difficulty: easy

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Trnové - Stráňavy - Strečno

A route from Trnové through Stráňavy leads to the castle. Follow green tourist signs in Trnové, see Malofatranské museum in Stráňavy and continue to the saddle of Javorina where you can stop by the Memorial to the Victory of the first Czechoslovak Army Corps. From the saddle, follow red tourist sign to Strečno. Go up dozens of stairs to a medieval village of Paseky or visit Strečno Castle.

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A route from Trnové through Stráňavy leads to the castle. Follow green tourist signs in Trnové, see Malofatranské museum in Stráňavy and continue to the saddle of Javorina where you can stop by the Memorial to the Victory of the first Czechoslovak Army Corps. From the saddle, follow red tourist sign to Strečno. Go up dozens of stairs to a medieval village of Paseky or visit Strečno Castle. There are several ways how to finish this undemanding tour. Starý hrad, rafts on Váh river or a journey by a ferryboat to Nezbudská lúčka. It is only your choice.

Duration: 45 min.
Starting point: Chata Vrátna (Vrátna Cottage)
Destination point: Chata na Grúni (Grúň Chalet)
Difficulty: easy

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Sokolie

Undemanding tour to Sokolie is popular for its splendid views and unique rocky formations.

Veľký Rozsutec, Stoh, Chleb, Veľký Kriváň within striking distance.

From the parking place of Starý dvor follow blue tourist signs to the saddle of Príslop. Saddle of Príslop is an important intersection of tourist trails with a guidepost and a shelter.

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Undemanding tour to Sokolie is popular for its splendid views and unique rocky formations.

Veľký Rozsutec, Stoh, Chleb, Veľký Kriváň within striking distance.

From the parking place of Starý dvor follow blue tourist signs to the saddle of Príslop. Saddle of Príslop is an important intersection of tourist trails with a guidepost and a shelter. From the saddle of Príslop follow on the right following a yellow tourist sign to Sokolie ridge where you may enjoy a beautiful scenery of the Malá Fatra National Park. From Sokolie follow a green tourist sign to the parking place Starý dvor.

Duration: 3 – 3.5 h
Starting point: a parking place Starý dvor, Vrátna
Destination point: a parking place Starý dvor, Vrátna
Difficulty: undemanding, suitable for families with children

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Mountain hiking

Held breath, chains, ladders, knees covered in snow- National Park Malá Fatra also offers more demanding mountain and alpine routes. Put on your tourist shoes, pack your tourist equipment and kilometres of routes where you get sweaty are waiting for you, holding your breath you cross the ridge that offers you a unique scenery.

Belské Skaly (Belské Rocks)

The sought-after location of rock climbers is located above the village of Belá near Terchová. In the direction from Žilina turn left and go to the end of the village. From this point continue on foot. You go through Beliansky potok on wooden footbridge and go ahead following a yellow tourist sign on a well-maintained trail to the rocks. Steep parts at the highest vista are secured by foot boards and chains, too.

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The sought-after location of rock climbers is located above the village of Belá near Terchová. In the direction from Žilina turn left and go to the end of the village. From this point continue on foot. You go through Beliansky potok on wooden footbridge and go ahead following a yellow tourist sign on a well-maintained trail to the rocks. Steep parts at the highest vista are secured by foot boards and chains, too. Signed trail will get you to three secured vistas with beautiful views of the surroundings. Enjoy our delicious domestic ice cream after your tour. Did you know that the village of Belá is famous for its sweet icy delicacy?

Route duration: 1 – 1.5 h
Route starting point: Belianska dolina - near the village of Belá
Difficulty: moderate

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Jánošíkove Diery (Jánošík’s Holes)

To be in Malá Fatra and not to see Jánošikové diery, that would be a sin. If you spend your summer or winter holiday in our region, definitely do not omit a walk through Diery.

More than 20 waterfalls

Jánošíkove diery (Jánošík’s Holes) are one of the most attractive tourist trails in Malá Fatra (Little Fatra).

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To be in Malá Fatra and not to see Jánošikové diery, that would be a sin. If you spend your summer or winter holiday in our region, definitely do not omit a walk through Diery.

More than 20 waterfalls

Jánošíkove diery (Jánošík’s Holes) are one of the most attractive tourist trails in Malá Fatra (Little Fatra). They are formed by a set of narrow passes and canyons in Malá Fatra (Little Fatra). They are located in a national nature reserve called Roszutec. Jánošíkove diery (Jánošík’s Holes) consists of three integral parts: Dolné diery, Nové diery and Horné diery (Lower Holes, New Holes and Upper Holes). They were beautifully formed by Dierový potok (Diery Brook) that flows through them. There are more than 20 waterfalls that together form waterfalls of Dierový potok (Diery Brook).

Footbridges and ladders

There live several interesting species of flora and fauna in these bizarre rock formations with specific climate. Starting point to Jánošíkové diery (Jánošik’s Holes) are settlements called Štefanová and Biely Potok. There is also an educational trail in Dolné diery (Lower Holes). Horné diery (Upper Holes) are closed in winter. Jánošikové diery (Jánošík’s Holes) are accessible through attractive marked touristic trails with footbridges, ladders and chains.

Route duration: 3.5 – 4.5 h
Route starting point: a parking place near the hotel Diery (Terchová- Biely Potok/ a parking place Štefanová.
Route destination point: a parking place Štefanová/ a parking place near the hotel Diery (Terchová- Biely Potok).

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Kraviarske - Žitné - Baraniarky - Príslop

You can start your tour from the parking place Stará dolina. The trail leads 1:15 h through a narrow valley following green signs with a constant ascent. Before its end you will go out of the woods and you will get to the saddle behind Kraviarske through the meadow. Do not forget to turn right there behind a blue sign and go on on the ridge with summits Kraviarske, Žitné, Baraniarky to the saddle of Príslop.

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You can start your tour from the parking place Stará dolina. The trail leads 1:15 h through a narrow valley following green signs with a constant ascent. Before its end you will go out of the woods and you will get to the saddle behind Kraviarske through the meadow. Do not forget to turn right there behind a blue sign and go on on the ridge with summits Kraviarske, Žitné, Baraniarky to the saddle of Príslop. When passing through the ridge you will see amazing views on each side. On the left you may see the entire Žilinská kotlina (Žilina Basin), on the right a main ridge of Malá Fatra (Little Fatra), behind you there is Malý and Veľký Kriváň and from above you may see picturesque Vrátna dolina (Vrátna Valley). Descent from Baraniarky peak through the mentioned saddle is steep and it takes about two hours to get to Starý dvor. Be careful, the terrain is often soaked and slippery.

The total time for a blue sign with transport to Snilovské sedlo to Starý dvor: 3:25 h

The second variant of this tour is to change walk following a green sign from Stará dolina with a quick transport by a cable car from Chata Vrátna (Vrátna Cottage) to Snilovské sedlo (Snílovské saddle). From there, follow a blue sign on the contour line under the ridge to Chrapáky. The route takes 45 min. We add there a 15minute steeper ascent and you are in the saddle behind Kraviarske. There you can rest and decide where to go next. You can finish your tour by an hour descent following a green sign to the parking place to Stará dolina. If you feel like doing it, follow blue signs on the ridge as you did first time. At the end of your tour you may refresh yourself in the restaurant of the hotel Roszutec or in Starý majer.

The total time for green and blue signs from Stará dolina to Starý dvor: 3:55 h
Location: Krivánska Malá Fatra
Difficulty: moderate

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On the Ridge of Malá Fatra to Poludňový Grúň, Stoh or to Zázrivá

The most popular ridge with magnificent views

This all day tour on the ridge starting in Vrátna dolina (Vrátna Valley) under a cable car to Snilovské sedlo (Snílovské Saddle), through Chleb, Hromové, Poludňový Grúň, Stoh, Medziholie to Zázrivá is only for real stayers. For those who would like to make their start of the tour easier, it is possible to use a cable car to Snilovské sedlo (Snilovské saddle).

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The most popular ridge with magnificent views

This all day tour on the ridge starting in Vrátna dolina (Vrátna Valley) under a cable car to Snilovské sedlo (Snílovské Saddle), through Chleb, Hromové, Poludňový Grúň, Stoh, Medziholie to Zázrivá is only for real stayers. For those who would like to make their start of the tour easier, it is possible to use a cable car to Snilovské sedlo (Snilovské saddle). You can save almost 2 hours of your time and your legs from 774 m ascent following green signs. Indeed, you do not have to go to Zázrivá. Therefore, we have prepared for you three options how to finish it:

The Total Tour Time from Snilovské sedlo (Snilovské Saddle) through Chleb to Pludňový Grúň and to Chata Vrátna (Vrátna Cottage): 3:10 h

Total ascent: 243 m / 1017 m descent!

Get ready for steep descent from Poludňový Grún to Chata na Grúni (Grúň Chalet). In 45minutes you overcome a height about 500 metres. If you have not used your hiking sticks, it’s time to do so! You may find them helpful during this route. Descent carefully, the terrain may be slippery. Follow a yellow sign that will lead to a chalet where you can finally rest. You will recharge your batteries trying delicious Slovak cuisine. Or making barbecue in covered fire place right behind the chalet. The end of the tour is following a yellow sign to Chata Vrátna (Vrátna Cottage). If you are still not tired you can go to a symbolic cemetery located 10 minutes from Chata Vrátna (Vrátna Cottage) following a green sign.

The Total Tour Time from Snilovské Sedlo (Snilovské Saddle) through Stoh and Medziholie to Štefanová: 5:00 h

Total ascent: 620 m / 1511 m descent!

When ascent to Stoh, go on from Poludňový Grúň following a red tourist sign to Stoh saddle. Trail to the saddle descents but right from there is a steep ascent through a wide ridge to the Stoh peak that reminds many tourists a huge haystack. The route goes following the red sign and lasts 1:15 h. Descent to the saddle Medziholie is half an hour shorter yet very steep and demanding for your knees. There are either many tourists getting ready for the ascent to Veľký Rozsutec or those who rest after they conquered it. After a very demanding day we recommend you to descent following a green tourist sign through Šlahorka to Štefanová.

The Total Tour Time from Snilovské Sedlo (Snilovské Saddle) through Stoh and Medziholie to Biela – crossroad: 5:25 h

Total ascent: 620 m / 1584 m descent!

Something for physically fit athletes and tourists who have criss-crossed many kilometers – ridge all the way to Zázrivá. From Poludňový Grúň you get to the saddle Medziholie. Follow a yellow tourist sign to a signpost Pod Rozsutcom. There are yellow and green signs in front of you. The green one leads to Biela settlement after 1.5 h walk through the woods. The yellow sign from a signpost Pod Rozsutcom also leads through the woods but to the saddle Príslop nad Bielou and the journey takes 1.5 h, too. From there only 0.5 h through meadows and you are in the part called Zázrivá-Petrová.

Second variant starting in Štefanová

Tour to the ridge of Malá Fatra may be taken from Štefanová as well. Guests who stay in a valley or those who do not mind a steep ascent to hills have advantage. If you are looking for a real sweat from the beginning to its end you have chosen the right route. Your legs will definitely have no rest because you are awaited about 3 hour long ascent to Stoh with height a little less than 1000 m to be overcome on foot. It will take you 1:15 h to get from Stoh to Poludňový Grúň. If you are tired or the weather is not very good you can finish your journey by 45 minute descent to Chata na Grúni (Grúň Chalet). You do not have to follow a yellow sign only to Chata Vrátna (Vrátna Cottage) but you can also go to Štefanová from the cottage. In this case you will follow a blue sign and in 45 min you are on a place where you began. The second variant is to stay in a cottage during the night and enjoy morning views on summits covered in mist.

Location: Krivánska Malá Fatra
Difficulty: moderate-strenuous

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Vrátna - Šútovský vodopád - Vrátna

Hiking to a Natural Shower with Many MOSTS

The highest, the most well-known and often called the most beautiful waterfall is located in Šútovo. Get to know the beauty of Šútovský waterfall with its height of 830m.

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Hiking to a Natural Shower with Many MOSTS

The highest, the most well-known and often called the most beautiful waterfall is located in Šútovo. Get to know the beauty of Šútovský waterfall with its height of 830m. After a long and strenuous tour you will be cooled down by drops of water stream.

From Vrátna to Šútovský waterfall and back

Tour to Šutovský waterfall belongs to the most demanding especially in relation to its height. Trail begins from the final stop of Cable car Chleb. Trail continues following a tourist sign to Chata pod Chlebom that offers refreshments and snacks before your next journey. Continue following a blue tourist sign to Mojžišove pramene (Moses’ Springs) to Šútovský waterfall. If you choose this trail with your children from Šutovský waterfall follow a blue tourist sign through Šútovská dolina (Šútovská Valley) to the village of Šútovo. From there, you can travel by train to the village of Varín a continue by bus to Terchová.

Duration: 5 - 6 h
Starting point: cableway Chleb, Vrátna Cottage
Destination point: cableway Chleb. Vrátna Cottage/railway station Šútovo

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Tiesňavy - Zbojnícky chodník - Terchová

The most attractive valley

Start your tour from Tiesňavy parking place. Follow a blue tourist sign to Zbojnícky chodník (Brigand Footpath). Walk through the rocky cliffs to the guidepost Malé Nocľahy. From there follow a blue tourist sign to the valley of Obšívanka. There is the lowest natural occurrence of mountain pine in this valley.

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The most attractive valley

Start your tour from Tiesňavy parking place. Follow a blue tourist sign to Zbojnícky chodník (Brigand Footpath). Walk through the rocky cliffs to the guidepost Malé Nocľahy. From there follow a blue tourist sign to the valley of Obšívanka. There is the lowest natural occurrence of mountain pine in this valley. Thanks to interesting rocky formations the valley of Obšívanka is considered to be the most attractive one in Malá Fatra (Little Fatra). After descent through Obšívanka continue to the right to Terchová through a field path with steep descent. You will go down the serpentines and iron stairs reinforced by the bars in some places, too. You can live your tour up by walk through “Stations of the Cross” to the hill Oravcové. From Oravcové you go down to Terchová and continue to Tiesňavy.

Roadblock of Obšívnka trail

A legally protected predator peregrine falcon nests in the surroundings of the trail. Due to protection of this rare bird the trail is in the leg of Obšívanka – Malé nocľahy closed from 1 March to 15 June.

Duration: 3 - 4 h
Starting point: Tiesňavy parking place
Destination point: Terchová/ Tiesňavy parking place
Difficulty: moderate

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Veľký Rozsutec

Demanding tourist route with unforgettable view. Get up earlier and start your route before daybreak. Seeing the sunrise you forget all your troubles while walking. Make your holiday a little bit more thrilling and get to know the most beautiful hill in Slovakia with a hidden treasure inside, as they say.

Precious flora and fauna

Start your tour to Veľký Rozsutec in Štefanová.

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Demanding tourist route with unforgettable view. Get up earlier and start your route before daybreak. Seeing the sunrise you forget all your troubles while walking. Make your holiday a little bit more thrilling and get to know the most beautiful hill in Slovakia with a hidden treasure inside, as they say.

Precious flora and fauna

Start your tour to Veľký Rozsutec in Štefanová. The first part of your tour from the settlement of Štefanová leads following a yellow touristic route to Podžiar. From there, follow a blue tourist sign to Medzirozsutce saddle. From Medzirozsutce saddle there is a red tourist sign to Veľký Rozsutec. In summer and when the snow is melted you may observe some of plant endemics of Malá Fatra (Little Fatra).

Duration: 3 - 4 h
Starting point: Štefanová (a bus stop of SAD, a parking place)
Destination point: Štefanová (a bus stop of SAD, a parking place)
Difficulty: strenuous

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