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National park in Slovakia
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Slovak Paradise National Park (Národný park Slovenský Raj) is a mountain range in Eastern Slovakia.
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Dobšinská Ice Cave
Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list as part of caves of Slovak Karst. First European cave to be electrically lit, in 1887. From a total of ~1200m of caves, about a 475m-long circuit is accessible.
Archeological site with ruins of the Carthusian monastery. The only tourist center inside the park, with restaurant and housings.
1.5-km long ravine, ferrata equipment mandatory.
A crossing of paths in the park
One of the wildest ravines in the park, with many waterfalls.
2-km long ravine alongside a stream, with ladders etc., Only going uphill possible.
One of the most visited ravines, 1.5-km long, only possible to go uphill. 13-m waterfall on the path, many ladders on the way.
The nearest town is Spišská Nová Ves, which can be easily reached by train. From Spišska Nová Ves you can walk or take a taxi to nearby Čingov (about 6,5 kilometers/4 miles), where the main trails start.
Read in the guideOn foot - most of the gorge walks all run uphill only with the notable exception of the Prielom Hornadu (blue on map) which runs in both directions.
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