Veľký Grič, Mountain summit in Prievidza District, Slovakia.
Veľký Grič is a mountain summit in the Vtáčnik range reaching about 971 meters in elevation. The peak offers views across the western Slovakian landscape and can be reached via marked hiking trails.
The mountain stands in an area that was part of Nyitra county in the Kingdom of Hungary until 1918. This location makes it a geographic marker of the region's historical transitions.
Local inhabitants of the Prievidza District maintain traditional hiking routes to the summit, incorporating the peak into their outdoor recreational patterns.
The town of Prievidza serves as the main starting point, with marked trails leading to the summit from nearby municipalities. Proper footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended for the hike.
The summit is traditionally called Donnerstein in German while carrying the Slovak name Veľký Grič. This dual naming reflects the multilingual heritage of the region.
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