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Tlstá & Ostrá

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  • Ostrá - Veľká Fatra
    Ostrá - Veľká Fatra
    Photo: Braňo Konečný, Turiec

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    Tlstá and its smaller sister Ostrá are among the most diverse and attractive day routes of the Veľká Fatra.
    difficult
    Distance 15.8 km
    5:50 h
    991 m
    991 m
    1,386 m
    504 m

    The route starts with a gentle climb on the asphalt road of Gaderská dolina alongside a babbling stream. After about half an hour, it branches off to the right, and the blue mark leads into the forest. Here, a steeper climb begins with a tangle of switchbacks by Mažarná cave. The trail ends at the thick hill with a spacious summit meadow and views of the opposite Ostrá, rocky cliffs, and terraces towering above Konský dol and the Turiec basin. It continues with just over an hour's forest walk to Zadná Ostrá. From there, views open up of the majestic peak of Ostrá and Drienok.

    The ascent to the rocky monument Ostrá is eased by chains and brightened by a natural rock window. The summit offers deserved views in all directions. The steep descent on the yellow mark through Juriášova dolina is replaced by a gentle green path through Blatnická dolina back to the place where the route began.

    Author’s recommendation

    Tips in the surroundings:

    GADERSKÁ DOLINA

    - Blatnica Castle

    - Čertova brána – the first film about Jánošík was filmed here

    - Mažarná Cave – 130 m long cave

    Difficulty
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    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,386 m
    Lowest point
    504 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 13.84%Forested/wild trail 4.83%Path 81.31%
    Asphalt
    2.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    764 m
    Path
    12.8 km
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    Rest stops

    Cottage settlement Gader
    Blatnica castle

    Safety information

    The ascent to Ostrá is eased by chains and brightened by a natural rock window. Please be careful.

    Public transport

    Take a bus to the village of Blatnica, where you must get off at the final bus stop.

    More information about bus availability can be found in the timetable.

    Directions

    You can reach the starting point in the village of Blatnica by car via main road no. 65. From there, turn off in the village Karlová onto the local road no. 2139. The distance from the center of Martin to Blatnica is about 16 km.

    Parking

    Paid parking lot at the entrance to Gaderská dolina.

    Coordinates

    DD
    48.931842, 18.932091
    DMS
    48°55'54.6"N 18°55'55.5"E
    UTM
    34U 348545 5421940
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    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    15.8 km
    Duration
    5:50 h
    Ascent
    991 m
    Descent
    991 m
    Highest point
    1,386 m
    Lowest point
    504 m
    Round trip Fauna Dog-friendly

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