Slovak Paradise National Park

Slovak Paradise National Park essentials

Explore the diverse landscape of Slovak Paradise National Park, a region defined by deep limestone gorges and the Hornád river canyon. This selection features the UNESCO-protected Dobšinská Ice Cave and the 113-meter-long Chmarošský Viaduct. Adventurous hiking trails through Suchá Belá and Piecky utilize technical aids like vertical iron ladders and wooden walkways to navigate cascading waterfalls. The list also includes the Palcmanská Maša reservoir for water activities and the Tomášovský Viewpoint, a rocky gallery offering views toward the High Tatras.

Slovak Paradise Essentials — Map

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Dobšinská Ice Cave

Dobšiná Ice Cave is an ice cave in Slovakia, near the mining town of Dobšiná in the Slovak Paradise.

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Tomášovský Viewpoint

The most beautiful view in the National Park Slovak Paradise is without a doubt Tomášovský Viewpoint (680 m a.s.l.).

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Chmarošský viadukt

An 18-meter high and 113-meter long brick railway bridge built in the 1930s near Telgárt. It is a prominent technical monument on the line between Červená Skala and Margecany.

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Suchá Belá

Suchá Belá is one of the most beautiful gorges in the National Park Slovak Paradise.

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Kláštorská Gorge

Kláštorská Gorge is located in National Park Slovak Paradise and despite it's shorter length, it's quite steep.

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Falcon Dale

Falcon Dale offers one of the most challenging hikes in the National Park Slovak Paradise.

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Letanovský Mill

Letanovský Mill is used as a recreational area by locals and is a place where many hiking trails cross.

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Piecky

A limestone gorge featuring the 13-meter-high Great Waterfall. The trail through the nature reserve is equipped with technical aids, including a high vertical metal ladder and wooden footbridges.

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Palcmanská Maša

The largest water reservoir within the national park, situated on the Hnilec river. It is a center for swimming, boating, and fishing, known for having some of the coldest water in Slovakia.

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