Ostrá (Veľká Fatra)

Ostrá
Highest point
Elevation 1,247 m (4,091 ft)
Coordinates 48°55′08″N 18°58′00″E / 48.91889°N 18.96667°E / 48.91889; 18.96667Coordinates: 48°55′08″N 18°58′00″E / 48.91889°N 18.96667°E / 48.91889; 18.96667
Naming
Etymology sharp in Slovak
Geography
Ostrá

Location in Slovakia

Location Martin, Žilina, Slovakia
Parent range Greater Fatra
Geology
Mountain type limestone

Ostrá (meaning Sharp in Slovak) is a mountain in the Greater Fatra Range of Slovakia measuring 1,247 m (4,091.2 ft). It has two very rugged summits with an excellent view over the Turiec Valley and the opposite Tlstá Mountain.

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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