Drieňok

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Coordinates: 48°53′25″N 18°57′42″E / 48.89024, 18.96166
Drieňok
Mountain
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Country Flag of Slovakia Slovakia
Region Žilina
District Turčianske Teplice
Range Greater Fatra
Elevation 1,268 m (4,160 ft)
Coordinates 48°53′25″N 18°57′42″E / 48.89024, 18.96166
Geology limestone, dolomite
Location in Slovakia
Location in Slovakia
Location in Slovakia
Location in the Žilina Region
Location in the Žilina Region
Location in the Žilina Region

Drieňok is a mountain in the Greater Fatra Range of Slovakia measuring 1,268 m (4,160 ft). The typical pyramidal shape of the mountain, which lies on the edge of the range, steeply rises over the Turiec valley and is easily recognizable from any direction. Under the summit there is an emblematic dead and dry tree.

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The emblematic dead tree under the summit
The emblematic dead tree under the summit
Winter view at Drieňok
Winter view at Drieňok

[edit] References

  • Brandos, Otakar (2004). Veľká Fatra, Šípska Fatra. Ostrava: SKY. ISBN 80-86774-02-3. 
  • VKÚ Harmanec (2003). Veľká Fatra, Edícia turistických máp 1:50000. Harmanec: VKÚ. ISBN 80-8042-044-0. 


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