Rakytov

#40 among destinations in Slovakia

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Rakytov is a mountain in the Liptov Ridge of the Greater Fatra Range in Slovakia measuring 1,567 m. It has a regular pyramidal shape; the top of the mountain is deforested, in places with secondary Mountain Pine. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 5141 ftCoordinates: 48°57'39"N, 19°10'45"E

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ŽilinskýSlovakia

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

Nearby attractions include: Ploská, Ostredok, Blatné Lake, Borišov.

3.4 miSW
Scenic peak with a grass-covered summit
Ploská
86 min walk • Nestled within the Low Tatra Mountains of Slovakia, Ploská stands as a serene and lesser-known gem for hikers and nature enthusiasts. This mountain, with its summit reaching an altitude of 1,532 meters, offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
6.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ostredok
156 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 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Blatné Lake
78 min walk • Blatné is a lake in Slovakia. It covers an area of 1.55 hectares.
4.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Borišov
110 min walk • Borišov is a mountain in the Greater Fatra Range in Slovakia measuring 1,508.5 m. Its summit is deforested, covered in grass. On the southern side there is one of the largest avalanche slopes in Slovakia.
4.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Tlstá
110 min walk • Tlstá is a mountain in the Bralná Fatra part of the Greater Fatra Range, measuring 1,373.3 m. It is located over the Turiec Valley, rising steeply nearly 1,000 m above the valley bottom.
4 miW
Hiking, Alpine hut, Mountain
Chata pod Borišovom
101 min walk • Chata near Borišovom - a tourist hostel under the Borišov peak in Wielka Fatra, Slovakia. In various sources, a different height of the shelter is given: 1300 m, 1312 m, 1366 m.
6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Veľká Fatra
154 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.
4.8 miNW
Park
Veľká Fatra National Park
123 min walk • Veľká Fatra National Park is a National Park in Slovakia. Most of it lies in the southern part of the Žilina Region and a small part in the northern part of Banská Bystrica Region. The national park and its protective zone comprise most of the Greater Fatra Range which belongs to the Outer Western Carpathians.
7 miNE
Village, Historic walking areas,
Vlkolínec, Ruzomberok
180 min walk • Vlkolínec is a village under the administration of the town of Ružomberok in Slovakia. Historically, however, it was a separate village. The first written mention of the village came from 1376 and after 1882 it became part of Ružomberok. Its name is probably derived from the Slovak word "vlk", i.e. wolf.
7.1 miNE
, Village
Vlkolínec
181 min walk • The village is nestled in the beautiful mountainous landscape of the Velká Fatra range, providing stunning views and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. Hiking and cycling are popular ways to explore the surrounding countryside, with trails leading...
6.5 miSW
Nature, Mountain
Frčkov
166 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.