Ostrá (Veľká Fatra)Ostrá (Veľká Fatra) at a Glance
About Ostrá (Veľká Fatra)
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.
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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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -2° | -11° | 69 mm | overcast | 96% | 5.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | -8° - -1° | -10° | 67 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 3° | -6° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 8° | -1° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 4° - 14° | 7° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Good | 6° - 17° | 12° | 133 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.8h |
| July | Good | 8° - 19° | 13° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Good | 8° - 19° | 13° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 7° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 1° - 9° | 1° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 2° | -6° | 89 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | -7° - -1° | -10° | 91 mm | overcast | 95% | 5.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
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.