Drieňok

#42 among destinations in Slovakia

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Drienok is a mountain in the Greater Fatra Range of Slovakia measuring 1,268 m. The typical pyramidal shape of the mountain, which lies on the edge of the range, steeply rises over the Turiec valley and is easily recognizable from any direction. Under the summit there is an emblematic dead and dry tree. ()

Local name: Drienok Elevation: 4160 ftCoordinates: 48°53'24"N, 18°57'42"E

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ŽilinskýSlovakia

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Drieňok – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Harmanecká jaskyňa, Ostrá, Blatnica Castle, Ostredok.

6.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Harmanecká jaskyňa
162 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Kremnica Mountains in Slovakia, Harmanecká jaskyňa stands as a natural wonder, captivating visitors with its subterranean beauty. This remarkable cave system, known for its staggering formations of stalactites and stalagmites, offers a...
2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ostrá
52 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Slovakia, Ostrá stands as a testament to the country's natural splendor. This majestic mountain is part of the Greater Fatra range, which is known for its rugged peaks and scenic beauty. Ostrá itself reaches an elevation that provides...
4 miN
Forts and castles, Historical place
Blatnica Castle
102 min walk • Perched on a limestone hill in the Turiec region, Blatnica Castle stands as a stoic ruin overlooking the quaint village of Blatnica, Slovakia. Though now a shadow of its former self, the castle's remains evoke a rich history dating back to the 13th century, when it was...
5.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ostredok
140 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Low Tatras mountain range in Slovakia, Ostredok stands as a majestic peak drawing hikers and nature enthusiasts from around the world. At an elevation of 1,592 meters, Ostredok is not the highest peak in the range, but it is certainly one of...
3.7 miNW
Church
Church of Holy Trinity
95 min walk • The Church of Holy Trinity is a church in Mošovce. In the past, the gothic church had a tower, which was the dominant feature of its surroundings, and it belonged to the most monumental sacral buildings in Turiec.
3.7 miE
Hiking, Alpine hut
Kráľova studňa
95 min walk • The mountain hotel Kráľova well is a mountain hotel and a tourist hostel under the hill Kráľova well in Great Fatra. The device with year -round operation is located on the road of the heroes of the SNP and is also available on the...
4.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Gader Valley
108 min walk • Gader Valley is a long valley in the Greater Fatra Range in Central Slovakia. It is accessible from the village of Blatnica. The valley is the gateway to the peaks of Tlstá and Ostrá.
1.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Blatnica Valley
29 min walk • The Blatnica Valley is a karst valley in the Greater Fatra Range in Slovakia. It is accessible from the village of Blatnica along a dirt road. Most of the valley is densely forested, in places with views at the surrounding limestone and dolomite strata. The best known part of the valley is the rock window at its lower part.
5.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Veľká Fatra
142 min walk • Veľká Fatra is a mountain range in the Western Carpathians in Slovakia. The Veľká Fatra lie to the southeast of the better known Malá Fatra mountains and are less developed, as well as being lower.
3.7 miW
Church
Lutheran Church in Mošovce
94 min walk • The Lutheran Church in Mošovce belongs to the Augsburg Denomination of the Lutheran Church and was built in 1864 – 1871 after the acquisition of religious freedoms in the contemporary Hungary, allowing Lutheran parishioners to construct their own church with a tower.
5.3 miE
Nature, Mountain
Frčkov
136 min walk • Frčkov - the second largest peak in the Great Fatra mountain group in the Western Carpathians in Slovakia. The name refers to the removal of the main ridge of this mountain group, between Krížna in the south and Ostredok in the north, about 1 km south of this last summit.

Drieňok

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Drieňok – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)