Big Fatra ( Slovak. Veľká Fatra , Velka Fatra ) is a mountain range in northern Slovakia , part of the Fatransko-Tatran region. The highest point is Mount Ostredok , 1592 m. It is interesting that the Big Fatra is lower than the Small . Big Fatra serves as the eastern border of the historical region of Turec .
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In 1971, the territory of Big Fatra was declared a reserve, and since April 1, 2002 it has been a National Park. About 1000 species of rare plants grow in the reserve, here is the largest yew grove in Europe . Almost 90% of the territory is covered with beech , fir , spruce is also found.
A significant part of the ridge is composed of various Mesozoic rocks. The central part consists of shales , the south and southwest of limestone and dolomite .
Great Fatra Peaks
- Ostredok (Ostredok, 1592 m above sea level);
- Frčkov (Frčkov, 1585 m);
- Križna (Krížna, 1574 m);
- Rakitov (Rakytov, 1567 m);
- Sukhi Vrh (Suchý vrch, 1550 m);
- Flat (Ploská, 1532 m);
- Smrekovitsa (Smrekovica, 1530 m);
- Borishov (Borišov, 1510 m);
- Shiprun (Šiprúň, 1461 m);
- Tlstá (Tlstá, 1414 m);
- Zvolen (Zvolen, 1402 m);
- Lysets (Lysec, 1381 m);
- Drienok (Drienok, 1268 m);
- Ostra (Ostrá, 1247 m).
Attractions
- The ruins of the castle Blatnitsa
- The ruins of the castle Sklabin
- Skansen
- Cities Martin and Ruzomberok
- Rocks, caves, waterfalls, mountain lakes
- Numerous ski centers
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Tlsta
mount ostra
Ostredok