Drieňok

Coordinates: 48°53′25″N 18°57′42″E / 48.89024°N 18.96166°E / 48.89024; 18.96166

Drieňok
Mountain
Country	Slovakia
Region	Žilina
District	Turčianske Teplice
Range	Greater Fatra
Elevation	1,268 m (4,160 ft)
Coordinates	48°53′25″N 18°57′42″E / 48.89024°N 18.96166°E / 48.89024; 18.96166
Geology	limestone, dolomite
Location in Slovakia
Location in the Žilina Region

Drieňok 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.

Gallery

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.