Veľký Kriváň, Mountain summit in Žilina District, Slovakia.
Veľký Kriváň is the highest peak in the Lesser Fatra mountains, part of the Western Carpathians. From its rocky summit above the tree line, the mountain offers panoramic views across the surrounding ranges.
The mountain's elevation was precisely determined through GNSS measurements in 2017, confirming its exact height. This survey refined the understanding of the Lesser Fatra's topographic profile.
The mountain forms an integral part of the National Park Malá Fatra, representing a significant natural landmark for the Slovak mountaineering community.
Marked trails lead to the summit from Vrátna hut, with an alternative gondola option to Snilovské sedlo available. The climb is relatively accessible and clearly signposted throughout.
The summit sits within a national park and offers views toward distant peaks like Babia hora and Pilsko in the Orava Beskydy range. On clear days, multiple mountain chains are visible from this exposed vantage point.
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