Šútovský Waterfall

Description: Take the cable way to Snilovské saddle (1,524 metres above sea level) and follow the green mark to Cottage under Chleb (Chata pod Chlebom; 1,423 metres above sea level) for 20 minutes. From the cottage continue along the blue trail for about 50 minutes, until you arrive at Moses’ springs (1,140 metres above sea level). In another 50 minutes, you arrive to Šútov Waterfall (770 metres above sea level). It is the biggest waterfall in Malá Fatra – 38 metres high and it has the biggest flow during spring months, when snow is melting. The trail back will take you approximately 3 hours. Remember that if you want to use the cableway to descend from Snilovské saddle, you must return before the last ride. Please do not forget to check the cableway timetable at the beginning of your trip.

In case you do not want to return the same way, we recommend continuing to Strečno by bus or by train. There are many possibilities of how to spend the rest of your day. If you have enough time, you can visit Strečno castle, you can sail down the river Váh on a raft or you can cross the river by a bridge to get to Nezbudská Lúčka and make another hike to Starhrad Castle. The easiest way to get back to Terchová is by train or by bus from Strečno to Žilina, and then by bus from Žilina to Terchová. When planning your trip, please check all the timetables in advance.

An easier and less difficult trail starts in Šútovo. From Terchová you can get there by car – in direction to Zázrivá, Párnica, Kraľovany, Šútovo. Park your car at the buffet Fatranka. You should get to the waterfalls in 1:20 hour and this trail is an educational trail as well.