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Veľký Rozsutec
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Veľký Rozsutec (1,609.7 m; 5,281.17 ft AMSL) is a mountain situated in the Malá Fatra mountain range in the Žilina Region, Slovakia. The peak is situated in the north part of Malá Fatra called Krivánska Malá Fatra and is part of the Malá Fatra National Park and Rozsutec National Nature Reserve (since 1967).
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Veľký Rozsutec | |
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![]() Veľký Rozsutec as seen from the Poludňový Grúň (1,460 m) Mountain | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,609.7 m (5,281 ft) |
Coordinates | 49°13′52″N 19°06′00″E |
Geography | |
Location | Žilina Region, Slovakia |
Parent range | Malá Fatra |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Start from the settlement of Štefanová (625 m), go through the pass of Medziholie (1,185 m) and follow the green trail (green blazes) to the summit. The ascent takes about two and a half hours. |
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Veľký Rozsutec and the surrounding area are home to many endangered species of plants and animals, some of which are endemic, as well as rare karst terrain.