Veľký Kriváň, Mountain summit in Žilina District, Slovakia.
Veľký Kriváň rises to 1708.7 meters above sea level, standing as the highest peak in the Lesser Fatra mountain range within the Western Carpathians.
The mountain's elevation was precisely determined through GNSS technology measurements in 2017, establishing its exact height at 1708.30 meters.
The mountain forms an integral part of the National Park Malá Fatra, representing a significant natural landmark for the Slovak mountaineering community.
Visitors can access the summit via marked trails from Vrátna hut, with an alternative option to take a gondola lift to Snilovské sedlo.
From the rocky summit above the tree line, observers can spot distant peaks including Babia hora and Pilsko in the Orava Beskydy range.
Location: Žilina District
Elevation above the sea: 1,708.7 m
GPS coordinates: 49.18749,19.03085
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11
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