Village Šútovo lies in the skirts of National Park Malá Fatra 20 km
northeastwards to Martin (town). The area of Šútovo had been sporadically
settled since the era AD. A fortified settlement has been found by
archeologists originating from the 9th and then 11th and
12th century. Another small settlement starts here in the middle of
the 13th century,
which is noticed in writing as a village in 1403 for the first time. Šútovo
originally belonged to castle Suča of the Baláš family in the 13th
century. Name of the village is according to documents derived from “goats
without horns” – (šuty). The first name of the village used to be “Šuto”.Extent
of the village area is 1663 ha. Number of inhabitants: 516.
Places of Interest
The village is a departure point to the attractive Šútovská dolina (valley)
at the end of which is located Šútovský vodopád (waterfall) with the height
of 38 m. The waterfall is watered by the Springs of Moses springing near the
village Hromové
A gorge – Tesnô with a couple of small waterfalls is interesting,
too. There is a possibility for refreshment in the cottage Fatranka and
accommodation in the cottage Vodopád (Waterfall) in the valley. The peak Chleb
(1647 m above the sea level) is the third highest peak of Malá Fatra. It
provides good perspective. Under the peak is located a tourist accommodation
with refreshment, which run all the year. This locality is a frequently visited
ski center due to snow enduring to the late time of spring. Slopes are suitable
for well-skilled skiers. In the surroundings of the village there is a ski
lift of local importance.
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