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Jánošíkove diery

Malá Fatra, Slovakia

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST HIKES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 88 2026
Jánošíkove diery

A day hike in Malá Fatra from Štefanová or Terchová through the Jánošíkove diery gorges to the rocky summit of Veľký Rozsutec at 1,610 m. The gorge section has ladders, bridges and waterfalls, and the summit block has chains, with a 360-degree view in clear weather.

Highlights

  • Horné diery ladders and waterfalls
  • Medzirozsutce saddle
  • Veľký Rozsutec summit panorama

Good to know

  • About 1000 m ascent from Štefanová
  • Chains and scree; slippery after rain
  • Crowded in summer; start early

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