Slovak Paradise National Park — Spis RegionLoop.
Distance
100 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
1,100 m
Slovak Paradise National Park — Spis Region Loop.
A 100km loop through Slovenský raj — limestone gorges, dense beech forest, and the highlights of the Spiš region. The roads ring the national park (motorcycles cannot enter the gorge trails) but pass the UNESCO Dobšinská Ice Cave, mirror-still Dedinky reservoir, and end at the medieval Renaissance square of Spišská Nová Ves. Sweeping curves through forest with very light traffic.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance100 km
Days1
Total climb1,100 m
DifficultyEasy
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The route.
Spišská Nová VesStart · Start in this Renaissance market town with the tallest church tower in Slovakia (87m). Fuel up before the park.
Hrabušice — Slovak Paradise GatewayScenic Point · The classic entry village to Slovenský raj. Park up to walk Suchá Belá gorge if time (3hr round-trip on iron ladders).
StratenáRestaurant · Lunch in this tiny mountain village. Halušky with bryndza sheep cheese is the regional dish.
Dobšinská Ice CavePhoto Spot · UNESCO World Heritage cave with permanent underground ice formations 110m thick. Tours run May–September only.
Dedinky LakeScenic Point · Reservoir mirroring the Volovec Hills. Lakeside café for coffee. Best light on the western shore late afternoon.
Spišský Hrad — Spiš CastlePhoto Spot · One of the largest castle ruins in Central Europe, sprawling across a limestone hill. UNESCO listed. Visible from 20km away.
Spišská Nová VesEnd · Return to Spišská Nová Ves. Dinner on the long Renaissance main square. Try Spiš goulash and Tatran beer.
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