Veľká Fatra National Park

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Veľká Fatra National Park, National park in Žilina region, Slovakia.

Located in central Slovakia, Veľká Fatra National Park spans 404 square kilometers of continuous forest landscapes with mountains, valleys, and limestone formations.

The territory received protection status as a Protected Landscape Area in 1973 and gained National Park designation in 2002 to preserve natural resources.

The park contains historical ridge-top cattle pastures dating from the 15th to 17th centuries, connected to the Walachian settlement period.

Visitors can start their exploration from Martin, Ružomberok, or Turčianske Teplice, with numerous marked trails leading through the forested mountains.

The Harmanec Valley within the park contains the largest concentration of Irish yew trees in Central Europe, making it botanically significant.

Location: Žilina region

Inception: 2002

Website: https://npvelkafatra.sk

GPS coordinates: 49.01667,19.11667

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52

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