Drieňok

Drienok 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.

Drienok
Highest point
Elevation1,268 m (4,160 ft)
Coordinates48°53′25″N 18°57′42″E
Geography
Drienok is located in Slovakia
Drienok
Drienok
Location in Slovakia
LocationTurčianske Teplice, Žilina, Slovakia
Parent rangeGreater Fatra
Geology
Mountain typelimestone and dolomite

From 2007 it was renamed from "Drieňok" to "Drienok".

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.


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