Slovak Karst

Slovak Karst peaks and views

The Slovak Karst National Park is defined by its extensive limestone plateaus, including Silická, Plešivská, and Horný vrch. This selection features prominent peaks and strategic viewpoints like Dievčenská skala and Gerlašská skala, which rise above deep tectonic basins and river valleys. These sites provide clear sightings of the Rožňava basin, the Volovské vrchy mountains, and the unique geomorphology of Central Europe's largest karst area, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Dievčenská skala

Limestone cliff at 660 meters on the Silická plateau, offering panoramic views of the Rožňava basin and the Volovské vrchy mountains.

Pipiskő

A 794-meter peak situated on the ridge of the Volovské vrchy, providing a viewing point over the eastern part of the Slovak Karst.

Výhľad na Hrhov

Natural viewpoint overlooking the village of Hrhov, its travertine waterfall, and the extensive Hrhov fishponds in the Turnianska basin.

Šugovská vyhliadka

Rock viewpoint located above the Šugovská valley near Medzev, focusing on the surrounding forested karst landscape.

Zvonica

Wooden observation tower located on the Plešivská plateau, offering views of the Slaná river valley and the Hungarian border.

Galamboskő;Holubia skala

Limestone peak on the southern edge of the Horný vrch plateau, characterized by steep rocky slopes.

Busa-tető

A 725-meter peak on the Horný vrch plateau, part of the typical karst landscape of the National Park.

Holt-kút-tető

Peak situated on the Silická plateau, located close to the border between Slovakia and Hungary.

Mihály láza

Elevated point on the Silická plateau, surrounded by traditional karst sinkholes and meadow ecosystems.

Gerlašská skala

Prominent 752-meter limestone peak on the northern edge of the Plešivská plateau, offering expansive views of the Štítnik and Slaná valleys.

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