Drieňok

Drieňok
Elevation 1,268 m (4,160 ft)
Location
Drieňok

Location in Slovakia

Location Turčianske Teplice, Žilina, Slovakia
Range Greater Fatra
Coordinates 48°53′25″N 18°57′42″E / 48.89024°N 18.96166°ECoordinates: 48°53′25″N 18°57′42″E / 48.89024°N 18.96166°E
Geology
Type limestone and dolomite

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.

Gallery

The emblematic dead tree under the summit
Winter view at Drieňok

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.