Gader Valley

#63 among destinations in Slovakia

Nature, Natural attraction, Valley

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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. Its upper part, from the merger with the Selenec Valley, is named Dedošová. In Gader Valley, there are almost all of the protected species of animals and plants that occur throughout the Great Fatra: 3,000 species of invertebrates, 110 species of birds, and 60 mammalian species. The Tlstej complex was declared a National Nature Reserve in 1972. ()

Local name: Gaderská dolina Length: 11.18 miCoordinates: 48°56'37"N, 19°0'22"E

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Gader Valley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ostrá, Blatnica Castle, Ploská, Ostredok.

2.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ostrá
63 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...
2.7 miW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Blatnica Castle
69 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...
5.1 miE
Scenic peak with a grass-covered summit
Ploská
130 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.
4.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ostredok
116 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...
5.9 miSW
Church
Church of Holy Trinity
150 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.
4.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Drieňok
108 min walk • 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.
3.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Borišov
96 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.
4.9 miS
Hiking, Alpine hut
Kráľova studňa
126 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...
3.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Tlstá
97 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.
3.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Blatnica Valley
83 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.
4.2 miE
Hiking, Alpine hut, Mountain
Chata pod Borišovom
106 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.