Šútovo

Martin District · Žilina region · Slovakia
Šútovo — photo 1 Šútovo — photo 2 Šútovo — photo 3 3

Photos: Oto Zapletal, CC BY 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons); Michal Jakubský, CC BY 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons); Piotr Kubowicz, CC BY 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Šútovo is a village in the Martin District, Žilina region, Slovakia, situated in the Turiec area. The village lies at an elevation of 448 metres, nestled at the foot of the Lesser Fatra mountains. The Šútovský stream flows through the settlement, and the surrounding landscapes are ideal for nature lovers and mountain enthusiasts.

The first historical mention of Šútovo dates back to 1403. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, the village was part of Turóc County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.

Šútovo is known for its scenic beauty, proximity to the Lesser Fatra mountains, and a variety of hiking trails. The area features the Šútovský Waterfall and offers views of peaks such as Veľký Kriváň, Malý Kriváň, and Chleb. The village attracts visitors seeking tranquility, fresh air, and the authentic atmosphere of a Slovak rural community.

Visitors can explore numerous hiking routes around Šútovo, including "Šútovo, station – Chata pod Chlebom", "Šútovo, station – Snilovské saddle", and the "Veľkofatranská magistrála". Mountain lovers can ascend Veľký Kriváň, Malý Kriváň, and Chleb. For overnight stays, there are huts such as Chata Kľačianska Magura and Chata pod Chlebom. Natural attractions include the Šútovský Waterfall and the bare peaks of Lesser Fatra: Chleb, Snilovské saddle, and Hromové.

Getting there from Ukraine

From Uzhhorod ≈275 km, ≈3 h 35 min without queues: Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké → I/19 to Košice → D1 motorway via Prešov, Poprad and Liptovský Mikuláš to Ružomberok (≈270 km, ≈3 h 25 min from the border). From Lviv it is faster through Poland: M-10 → Krakovets – Korczowa → A4 to Kraków → S7/DK7 to the Chyżne – Trstená border → R3 and I/59 via Dolný Kubín to Ružomberok: ≈482 km, ≈6 h 15 min (via Uzhok and Ubľa ≈500 km, ≈7 h 30 min). The D1 requires an e-vignette (eznamka.sk).

Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata, OpenStreetMap, Karpaty.rocks data. More on Wikipedia

Trails nearby

All trails
Šútovo, station – Snilovské SaddleModerateOne-dayMarkedŠútovo, station Snilovské SaddleElevation profile429–1 523 m9.1 kmascent 1 094 m≈ 4.5 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreŠútovo, station – Hut under ChlebEasyOne-dayMarkedŠútovo, station Hut under ChlebElevation profile429–1 449 m9 kmascent 45 m≈ 2.5 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreHrabinka, motel – ZajacováEasyOne-dayMarkedHrabinka, motel ZajacováElevation profile441–724 m3.6 kmascent 283 m≈ 1.5 h walking2.1 km from the centreĽubochňa, village – Ľubochnianske Saddle – KrpeľanyEasyOne-dayMarkedĽubochňa, village Krpeľanyvia Ľubochnianske SaddleElevation profile415–761 m8.1 kmascent 320 m≈ 2.5 h walking2.4 km from the centreKrpelany – KopaEasyOne-dayMarkedKrpelany KopaElevation profile415–1 171 m6.4 kmascent 5 m≈ 1.5 h walking2.4 km from the centreKrpeľany – Saddle PríslopEasyOne-dayMarkedKrpeľany Saddle PríslopElevation profile405–946 m11.1 kmascent 24 m≈ 3 h walking2.6 km from the centre

Peaks nearby

All peaks
ChlebPeakChlebŠútovoaltitude 1 646 m4.8 km from the centreChleb (Slovak for “bread”) is a 1,646 m summit on the main ridge of the Lesser Fatra (Malá Fatra) and the third highest peak of the range.Veľký KriváňPeakVeľký KriváňTuranyaltitude 1 708 m5.7 km from the centreVeľký Kriváň (Polish Wielki Krywań) is the highest peak of the Lesser Fatra (Malá Fatra) at 1,708 m. It stands on the main ridge of the Krivánska Fatra — the part of...Malý KriváňPeakMalý KriváňSučanyaltitude 1 668 m7.4 km from the centreMalý Kriváň (also Malý Fatranský Kriváň; Polish Mały Krywań) is a 1668 m summit and the second highest mountain of the whole Malá Fatra after Veľký Kriváň.StratenecPeakStratenecKrasňanyaltitude 1 509 m9.1 km from the centreStratenec is a 1,509 m peak in the Lesser Fatra (Malá Fatra) in Slovakia. It stands on the main ridge of the Krivánska Fatra, about 8 km north of Vrútky and 9 km north...Veľký RozsutecPeakVeľký RozsutecTerchováaltitude 1 610 m9.1 km from the centreVeľký Rozsutec (Polish Wielki Rozsutec) is a 1,609.8 m summit in the Malá Fatra, the most striking mountain of its Krivánska part and, according to Slovak sources, one...Malý RozsutecPeakMalý RozsutecTerchováaltitude 1 343 m11 km from the centreMalý Rozsutec is a craggy limestone summit 1343 m high in the Malá Fatra (Lesser Fatra), Slovakia, in its Krivánska part.

What to visit

All
Šútovo WaterfallWaterfallŠútovo WaterfallŠútovo4.1 km from the centreThe Šútovo Waterfall (Šútovský vodopád) is the highest waterfall in the Malá Fatra mountains and one of the highest in Slovakia: the water drops 38 m.The hole of Malá Fatra: Chleb, Snilovské sedlo and HromovéMountain meadowThe hole of Malá Fatra: Chleb, Snilovské sedlo and HromovéŠútovoaltitude 1 647 m4.8 km from the centreThe hole of Malá Fatra are the treeless grassy ridges in the highest, Kriváň part of the range (Krivánska Malá Fatra) in northern Slovakia, above the Vrátna valley and...Vrátna ValleyNatureVrátna ValleyTerchová9.3 km from the centreVrátna dolina, or simply Vrátna, is a valley in the Krivánska Malá Fatra and the largest centre of summer and winter tourism in these mountains.Jánošík's Holes (Jánošíkove diery)NatureJánošík's Holes (Jánošíkove diery)Terchová11 km from the centreJánošíkove diery (Jánošík’s Holes), or simply Diery, is a system of narrow gorges and canyons in the Krivánska Malá Fatra near the village of Terchová, birthplace of...Starý hrad (Old Castle)CastleStarý hrad (Old Castle)Nezbudská Lúčka14 km from the centreStarý hrad (Old Castle), known locally as Starhrad and in the past as Varín (Warna), is the ruin of a medieval castle on a granite crag on the right bank of the Váh,...Strečno CastleCastleStrečno CastleStrečno16 km from the centreThe castle guarding the gate of the Malá Fatra Strečno Castle (Hrad Strečno) stands on a 103 m limestone crag above the River Váh, 11 km from Žilina on the road to...

Craft nearby

All craft places
Salaš Krajinka near RužomberokCheese dairies & pasturesSalaš Krajinka near RužomberokRužomberok12 km from the centreSalaš Krajinka is a genuine sheep farm on the edge of Ružomberok in lower Liptov. It was founded in 1983 to keep a thousand sheep, and the owners have deliberately...Salaš Syrex in Zázrivá — Home of the Zázrivá Korbáčik CheeseCheese dairies & pasturesSalaš Syrex in Zázrivá — Home of the Zázrivá Korbáčik CheeseZázrivá13 km from the centreZázrivá is a scattered mountain village on the border of Orava and the Malá Fatra, famous throughout Slovakia for its korbáčiky: thin strings of steamed cheese braided...URSUS craft brewery, Čutkovská valleyCraft beer & breweriesURSUS craft brewery, Čutkovská valleyRužomberok15 km from the centreURSUS craft brewery (Remeselný pivovar URSUS) is the first brewery of the town of Ružomberok, tucked away in the picturesque Čutkovská valley in lower Liptov.Lúčky Spa and AQUA-VITAL ParkWater parks & thermal poolsLúčky Spa and AQUA-VITAL ParkLúčky23 km from the centreLúčky Spa (Kúpele Lúčky) lies in a quiet valley beneath the Choč Mountains, in the village of Lúčky near Ružomberok.Bešeňová Water ParkWater parks & thermal poolsBešeňová Water ParkBešeňová27 km from the centreBešeňová — the "thermal heart of Liptov" Bešeňová Water Park (Vodný park Bešeňová) lies on the edge of the village of the same name in the western part of the Liptov...Spa Aphrodite thermal pools, Rajecké TepliceWater parks & thermal poolsSpa Aphrodite thermal pools, Rajecké TepliceRajecké Teplice29 km from the centreHot mineral water rises here, and it feeds the Spa Aphrodite resort, whose thermal pools, saunas and Natural Spa zone are open not only to patients but to anyone with...

Spas and thermal pools nearby

Lúčky Spa and AQUA-VITAL ParkWater parks & thermal poolsLúčky Spa and AQUA-VITAL ParkLúčky23 km from the centreLúčky Spa (Kúpele Lúčky) lies in a quiet valley beneath the Choč Mountains, in the village of Lúčky near Ružomberok.Bešeňová Water ParkWater parks & thermal poolsBešeňová Water ParkBešeňová27 km from the centreBešeňová — the "thermal heart of Liptov" Bešeňová Water Park (Vodný park Bešeňová) lies on the edge of the village of the same name in the western part of the Liptov...Spa Aphrodite thermal pools, Rajecké TepliceWater parks & thermal poolsSpa Aphrodite thermal pools, Rajecké TepliceRajecké Teplice29 km from the centreHot mineral water rises here, and it feeds the Spa Aphrodite resort, whose thermal pools, saunas and Natural Spa zone are open not only to patients but to anyone with...

Huts, shelters and springs nearby

Chata pod Chlebom (Hut under Chleb)1 423 mMountain shelterChata pod Chlebom (Hut under Chleb)Lesser Fatra · SlovakiaStandingOn a trailMeals servedAll year
740 mMountain shelterVrátna HutLesser Fatra · SlovakiaStandingOn a trailStaffed
539 mSpringŽivá voda SpringLesser Fatra · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trailDries out in summer or droughtMarked as drinkable
492 mSpringSpring below Stráne (west slope)Lesser Fatra · SlovakiaNot verified80 m from a trail
786 mSpringSpring below Hlásna skalaLesser Fatra · SlovakiaNot verified50 m from a trailMarked as drinkable
631 mSpringSpring below Sokol Pass (south-east slope), 631 mGreater Fatra · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trail

All springs of the CarpathiansAll Carpathian huts

Getting there from Ukraine

Border crossings

  • Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké — road, 24/7
  • Malyi Bereznyi – Ubľa — road, 24/7 For cars and buses; pedestrians not confirmed by the Ukrainian border service, lorries up to 3.5 t.
  • Mali Selmentsi – Veľké Slemence (pedestrian) — pedestrian, 09:00–21:00 Kyiv time Pedestrians and cyclists only; inconvenient for the Tatras without onward transport.
  • Chop – Čierna nad Tisou (rail) — rail, 24/7

By car

From Uzhhorod ≈275 km, ≈3 h 35 min without queues: Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké → I/19 to Košice → D1 motorway via Prešov, Poprad and Liptovský Mikuláš to Ružomberok (≈270 km, ≈3 h 25 min from the border). From Lviv it is faster through Poland: M-10 → Krakovets – Korczowa → A4 to Kraków → S7/DK7 to the Chyżne – Trstená border → R3 and I/59 via Dolný Kubín to Ružomberok: ≈482 km, ≈6 h 15 min (via Uzhok and Ubľa ≈500 km, ≈7 h 30 min). The D1 requires an e-vignette (eznamka.sk).

Checked 23.10.2026; border crossing hours and timetables change — check before you travel.

What's nearby