Drieňok

Drieňok
Highest point
Elevation 1,268 m (4,160 ft)
Coordinates 48°53′25″N 18°57′42″E / 48.89024°N 18.96166°E / 48.89024; 18.96166Coordinates: 48°53′25″N 18°57′42″E / 48.89024°N 18.96166°E / 48.89024; 18.96166
Geography
Drieňok

Location in Slovakia

Location Turčianske Teplice, Žilina, Slovakia
Parent range Greater Fatra
Geology
Mountain type limestone and dolomite

Drieňok is a mountain in the Greater Fatra Range of Slovakia measuring 1,268 m (4,160 ft). 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.

Gallery

The emblematic dead tree under the summit
Winter view at Drieňok

References

  • Brandos, Otakar (2004). Veľká Fatra, Šípska Fatra. Ostrava: SKY. ISBN 80-86774-02-3. 
  • VKÚ Harmanec (2003). Veľká Fatra. Edícia turistických máp 1:50000. Harmanec: VKÚ. ISBN 80-8042-044-0. 


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