Ostrá (Veľká Fatra)
Mountain Prominent peak in the Veľká Fatra range
Ostrá peak in the Veľká Fatra range offers marked hiking routes, limestone ridges and ridge-top views; it’s popular with walkers tackling day circuits and alpine meadows.
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Ostrá is a peak in the Veľká Fatra mountain range in the Žilina Region of central Slovakia and is part of the region’s mountainous terrain popular with hikers. The summit is known for its exposed rock faces and views across the Veľká Fatra massif.
The feature is used primarily for day hikes and mountain walking; routes include steep sections and scrambling on exposed rock in places. The hill contributes to the scenic ridge-line character of the Veľká Fatra range and is accessible from marked mountain trails.
Ostrá sits within the Veľká Fatra area of central Slovakia in the Žilina administrative region and is reached from local mountain trailheads and rural access roads in the national/landscape park region.
- Safety: Trail sections on Ostrá can be steep and rocky; proper footwear and summer conditions are recommended for safe hiking.
How to Get to Ostrá (Veľká Fatra) #
Ostrá is accessed from villages in the Žilina Region-typical trailheads are reached by car from Ružomberok or by local bus services to mountain villages. Marked hiking trails lead to the summit; consult local trail maps and the Slovak Hiking Club (KST) information for routes and refuges.
Tips for Visiting Ostrá (Veľká Fatra) #
- Start early to avoid afternoon showers that can develop in mountain regions.
- Bring a topographic map and a compass-some trails are faint and the ridge can be exposed to wind.
- If interested in geology, look for fossil-rich outcrops on the northern slopes.
Best Time to Visit Ostrá (Veľká Fatra) #
Best visited in summer when trails are most accessible and weather more stable.
Weather & Climate near Ostrá (Veľká Fatra) #
Ostrá (Veľká Fatra)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1094 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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