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TRAIL · DIFFICULTY: CHALLENGING

Krížna (1,574 m)

The third highest peak of the Great Fatra, a crossroads of three red hiking trails with beautiful views.

SAFETY NOTICE

The route is very physically demanding. Beware of the technical sections when descending from Krížná. The trail can be slippery after rain.

LENGTH 3,5 km
DURATION 1:28 hrs
CLIMB 294 m
DESCENT 294 m
STARTING POINT Mountain Hotel King's Well
DESTINATION Krížna

ROUTE ON THE MAP

MAX: 1 574 m a.s.l.

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For a detailed view of the route, including altitude profile, relief and tourist markings, use the interactive map.

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ALTERNATIVE ROUTES

Route 2 – from Saľaška (Turecká)

4,2 km Length 2:38 Duration 787 m Climb

Sheep farms - Turkish → Krížna

There are also other routes leading to Krížna – e.g. Gaderská Valley, or the ridge from Borišov.

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ROUTE DESCRIPTION

Krížna, at an elevation of 1,574 m, is the third highest peak of the Great Fatra. The distinctive, treeless massif offers wide panoramic views. Three red-marked hiking trails meet at the summit, making it an important crossroads for ridge hikes.

The classic circular route leads from Turecká through Kráľova studňa and measures approximately 18.5 km with an elevation gain of 1,100 m. In winter, Krížna is known as the “Mother of Avalanches” because of its smooth steep slopes.

The route is very physically demanding. Beware of the technical sections when descending from Krížná. The trail can be slippery after rain.