Slovak Paradise National Park

Karst plateau cut by wooded gorges and waterfalls in eastern Slovakia

A karst plateau split into smaller plateaux by deep rocky gorges, with waterfalls along the way and about 300 km of hiking trails, often equipped with ladders, chains and bridges. Forests cover 90% of the park.

1Prielom HornáduThe longest canyon in the park at 11.7 km, with the greatest diversity of species.
2Suchá BeláOne of the most visited gorges, with numerous waterfalls.
3Dobšiná Ice CaveUNESCO World Heritage Site and the only one of about 350 caves open to the public.

Things to do

  • On footWalk the 15 km marked route through the Hornád canyon between Čingov and Podlesok
  • On footClimb the ladders up Kláštorská roklina, a 1.5-km ravine with a 13-m waterfall on the path
  • Try thisTackle the Dolina Kyseľ ferrata, where ferrata equipment is mandatory
  • HeritageVisit the ruins of the Carthusian monastery at Kláštorisko
Prielom Hornádu
Prielom Hornádu
Suchá Belá
Suchá Belá
Dobšiná Ice Cave
Dobšiná Ice Cave

1 / 3

Slovakia · East Slovakia Est. 1988 Size 198 km² Highest 1,545 m Protected area category: IUCN II

Where it is

More photos

Photo 1 of 5
Photo 2 of 5
Photo 3 of 5
Photo 4 of 5
Photo 5 of 5

1 / 5