Vysílač Krížava

The Krížava transmitting station stands at 1451 meters altitude with a 116-meter steel tower structure and separate telecommunications facility near Žilina and Martin.

The station started operations in January 1970 and marked technological advancement as the first transmitter in Czechoslovakia to broadcast color television signals.

The mountainous location intersects multiple hiking paths maintained by KST, connecting local communities through designated forest trails and unpaved roads.

The transmitter covers northern Slovakia regions including Horné Považie, Turiec, Kysuce, and parts of Horná Nitra with television and radio signals.

The facility functions as part of the northern radio relay route, linking Bratislava to Makovica while extending coverage into sections of Moravia and Poland.

Elevation above the sea: 1,451 m

GPS coordinates: 49.09713,18.81927

Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:00