Trekking in the Slovak Paradise

Overview

Hidden treasures – these are the words that best describe the mountains of the Slovak Paradise. Despite its plain appearance from a distance, the Slovak Paradise hides fantastic hiking and climbing opportunities for all levels of experience.Those who like a challenge can explore rocky canyons with ladders and iron steps, while those who prefer to take it easy can enjoy easier woodland tralis with picturesque view.

Trekking path 1: Podlesok (545 m) – the canyon Suchá Belá (955 m) – Kláštorisko (old monastery ruins from the 13^th century, 745 m) - Čingov (495 m)

Grade: 4
Duration: 5:30 hours
Trekking paths in the woods, canyons with high ladders, trekking with support of hands

Trekking path 2A: Čingov (495 m) – Tomášovský výhľad (666 m) – Hrdlo Hornádu (535 m) – Letanovský Mlyn (515 m) - Čingov (495 m)

Grade: 3+
Duration: 6:45 hours
Trekking path in the woods, canyon of the river Hornad (iron steps above the river – hiking with support of hands, chains)

Trekking path 2B: Čingov (495 m) – Tomášovský výhľad (666 m) – Letanovský Mlyn (515 m) – Čingov (495 m)

Grade: 3
Duration: 3:20 hours
Trekking paths in the woods, canyon of the river Hornad (iron steps above the river - trekking with support of hands, chains)

Trekking path 3A: Čingov (495 m) – Letanovský Mlyn (515 m) – Kláštorská roklina (820 m) – Kláštorisko (745 m; through Veľký Kyseľ and Glacká cesta) – Čingov (495 m)

Grade: 3+
Duration: 8:30 hours
Trekking paths in the woods, canyon of the river Hornad (iron steps above the river, chains), canyons with ladders, trekking with support of hands

Trekking path 3B: Čingov (495 m) – Kláštorisko (745 m; through Veľký Kyseľ and Glacká cesta) – Letanovský Mlyn (515 m) – Čingov (495 m)

Grade: 3
Duration: 8:20 hours
Trekking paths in the woods, canyon of the river Hornad (iron steps above the river, chains), canyons with ladders, trekking with support of hands.

Trekking path 4: Podlesok (545 m) – Gorge of Veľký Sokol (899 m) – Glacká cesta (950 m) – Podlesok (545 m)

Grade: 5
Duration: 6 hours, climbing with the assistance of chains.
Trekking paths in the woods, gorge of Veľký Sokol (tall ladders)

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