Blatnica Valley Explained

Blatnica
Other Name:Blatnická dolina
Country:Slovakia
Region:Žilina
District:Martin
Range:Greater Fatra
River:Blatnica Stream
Location:Juriašovo crossing
Coordinates:48.9061°N 18.9632°W
Length Km:8
Map:Slovakia

The Blatnica Valley is a karst valley in the Greater Fatra Range in Slovakia. It is accessible from the village of Blatnica along a dirt road. Most of the valley is densely forested, in places with views at the surrounding limestone and dolomite strata. The best known part of the valley is the rock window at its lower part. Ostrá and Drieňok mountains can be climbed from the valley bottom.