The most beautiful hikes in Mala Fatra
The best of Malá Fatra
Malá Fatra is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful mountains in Slovakia, it also seems to be the most beautiful mountain in the country – Velký Rozsutec. Here you will find bare ridges with amazing views, wild gorges and limestone rocks. In addition to the ridge, you can take another number of beautiful tours here
Summer ascent to Veľký Rozsutec
Small circuit in Malá Fatra
A tip for more demanding tourists how to spend the whole day in Malá Fatra and experience both the grassy ridge and the rocks and easy climbing on one of the most beautiful mountains in Central Europe. continue reading
Winter ascent to Velký Rozsutec
Ascent to the most beautiful Slovak mountain
The ascent to this impressive mountain begins with a friend in the village of Štefanová from the parking lot following the green sign to the Medziholie saddle, from where we head directly to the top following the red markings. From previous snowy days and low temperatures, today's sunny weather promises us a winter fairy tale with everything :-) continue reading
Crossing Lúčanská Malá Fatra
Trek in the neighborhood of the more famous Malá Fatra
Malá Fatra is divided by the river Váh into two parts into Malá Fatra (Kriváňská Malá Fatra) and Lúčanská Malá Fatra. This part is not included in the protection of the national park, so it is suitable for those who like to wander with a tent or sleep under a canopy. It offers nice views and a hike through the colorful grassy meadows. continue reading
Hike to the Šutov waterfall
The highest waterfall in Malá Fatra
Šutov Waterfall is located in the Šutov Valley at an altitude of 830 meters. Its waters fall from a height of 38 meters, which makes it not only the highest, but also the most famous waterfall in the entire Lesser Fatra. It lies on the Šútovský brook, which is, among other things, fed by Moses' springs lying at an altitude of 1140 meters. continue reading
Sharp and Arrow
Small peaks of Malá Fatra
Stankovany, a village lying between the two peaks and the starting point of the trip. The peaks reach slightly over 1000m, so I would classify this trip as nutritious. Sharp offers a rocky peak covered with grass and overgrown with beeches. However, there are views of the Malá Fatra massif, Orava and the Váh river valley. The arrow is a bit higher, the ascent is not so demanding, there is a small rock town and the views are no less beautiful. Below the peak is a travertine lake. continue reading
Hike Terchová - Baraniarky - Kraviarské
On the way of bandits
Perhaps every nation has its own hero. In Slovakia, he is a rebel bandit who took from the rich and gave to the poor. According to historical sources, he was born in the small village of Terchová in Malá Fatra. Yes, we are talking about Juraj Jánošík. Let's take a walk where he used to walk. continue reading
Ascent to Malý Rozsutec
In a less usual way
The ascent to Malý Rozsutec (possibly connected with the ascent to Velký Rozsutec) is one of the most beautiful tours in Malá Fatra. Undoubtedly, the most attractive is the ascent through Jánošík's holes. And the high traffic of this route also corresponds to this. If you don't like to weave crowds of tourists or you already know Jánošík's holes, you can try the alternative route described below. It is not so attractive, but you will meet significantly fewer people on it. It can be managed in half a day (approx. 4 hours), it is 8 km long and the elevation gain is less than 900 m. continue reading
Trip to the Old Castle
Ruins on the outskirts of Mala Fatra
If you go, for example, to the High or Low Tatras and drive through Žilina further to Rožumberok, you will certainly be attracted by the massive ruins on a high rock on the left side of the road about 10 km behind Žilina – Old Castle. If you are in no hurry, take a short walk to the castle. The walk will take less than 2 hours and you will certainly not regret it. continue reading
