Trekking in the Malá (Lesser) Fatra
Overview
Magnificent mountains, offering a marvellous diversity of hiking opportunities. In one day you can experience trekking which combines the terrain of the High Tatras, the Low Tatras and the Slovak Paradise: rocky peaks where you pull yourself up with chains, iron ladders that lead you through deep canyons,as well as peaceful meadows overlooking valleys and woodlands walks.
Trekking path 1: Terchová (570 m) – the gorge Jánošíkove diery (720 m) – one of the most interesting peaks Malý Rozsutec (1343 m) - Terchová (570 m)
Grade: 5 - demanding trekking
Duration: 7 hours
Trekking paths in the woods, canyons with ladders, rocks, trekking with the support of hands, chains
Trekking path 2A: Terchová (570 m) – the gorge Jánošíkove diery (920 m) – Štefanová (620 m) – Terchová (570 m)
Grade: 3
Duration: 3:45 hours
Trekking paths in the woods, canyons with ladders
Trekking path 2B: Terchová (570 m) – Jánošíkove diery (720 m) – Terchová (570 m)
Grade: 3
Duration: 2 hours
Trekking paths in the woods, canyons with ladders
Trekking path 3A: Vrátna (750 m) – Veľký Kriváň (1708 m) – trekking on the ridge – steep descent to Vrátna (750 m)
Grade: 4
Duration: 6.30 hours
Trekking paths in the woods, grassy terrain, rocks
Trekking path 3B: Vrátna (750 m) – lift to the ridge (1524 m) – trekking on the ridge (up to 1645 m; side trip to Veľký Kriváň (1708 m – 1:30)) – steep descent to Vrátna
Difficulty: 3
Duration: 3:30 hours
Grassy terrain, rocky path, trekking path in the woods
Trekking path 4: Vrátna (750 m) – the ridge of the Malá (Lesser) Fatra – Veľký Kriváň (1708 m) – along the ridge to Terchová-Bránica (490 m)
Grade: 3+
Duration: 6 hours
Trekking paths in the woods, trekking on the ridge of the Lesser Fatra - grassy terrain, rocks
Trekking path 5: Biely Potok (570 m) – the gorge Jánošíkove diery (720 m) – Veľký Rozsutec (1610 m) – Štefanová (633 m)
Grade: 5
Duration:6 hours
Trekking paths in the woods, canyons, meadows, rocky path on the ridge, climbing with the assistance of chains