Vrátna dolina or Vrátna Valley is a valley in the Malá Fatra mountain range in Slovakia. It is situated 3 kilometers from the village of Terchová in the Žilina Region. Vrátna dolina covers an area of approximately 36 km2 (13,9 mi2).[1] There are four access points into the valley: Tiesňavy, Stará dolina, Nová dolina, and Starý dvor.
| Vrátna dolina | |
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 Vrátna dolina (Vrátna Valley) as seen from the Poludňový Grúň (1,460 m) mountain | |
| Floor elevation | 600–1,550 m (1,970–5,090 ft) |
| Area | 36 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Malá Fatra, Slovakia |
Tourism
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Vrátna is one of the most visited tourist and ski destinations in Slovakia. The ski resort Vrátna is situated at altitudes from 600 to 1,550 m AMSL and offers 16 slopes. Since 2006, Vrátna offers a cable car Vrátna (740 m) - Chleb (1,490 m), using 8-seat gondolas. It also offers cross-country skiing and other winter activities, and biking and hiking trails.
References
edit- ^ "no title". Vratna.com. n.d. Retrieved May 27, 2007.
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External links
edit- Vrátna Valley at Slovakia.travel
- Vrátna Ski Resort at Slovakia.travel
- Vrátna at Slovakiatourism.sk
- Vrátna Free Time Zone resort
49°13′38″N 19°02′00″E / 49.22722°N 19.03333°E
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