Via Ferrata in Slovak Paradise National Park: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You
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Enjoy an exciting climbing adventure surrounded by untouched nature in East Slovakia
The Slovak Paradise National Park is a gem among Slovakia’s nine national parks. Situated in East Slovakia, this beautiful natural area protects the Slovak Paradise mountains and offers a unique setting for an exciting adventure. The headquarters of the park are located near the city of Spišská Nová Ves, in the Kovice region. Come climb the Kysel via ferrata in the middle of this enchanting paradise, surrounded by untouched nature, charming forests, canyons, gorges and waterfalls.
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FAQs: Via Ferrata in Slovak Paradise National Park
What should I know about Via Ferrata Slovak Paradise National Park?
The Slovak Paradise National Park covers an area of 197.63 km2. It is situated in 3 different regions: Banska Bystrica, Presov and Kosice. The heart of the park is a karst plateau cut into many smaller plateaux by deep rocky gorges. Two popular tourist centres of this region, Čingov and Podlesok, are located in the northern part of the park.
Why should I choose Slovak Paradise National Park for my Via Ferrata adventure?
Spectacular nature and rich biodiversity
Lush forests, deep and wild gorges, beautiful waterfalls and a great diversity of flowers and animals make this park a stunning natural reserve. Forests cover 90% of the park, with over 900 species of plants and the highest concentration of butterflies in Slovakia. Wild boars, brown bears, deers, wolves, foxes and golden eagles live here.
Exciting hiking options
The park offers about 300 km of hiking trails through beatiful lush nature. Although most of them are not that challenging, the walk still feels like an adventure! In order to cross ravines, the trails are often equipped with metal ladders, bridges and chains. The Sucha Bela hike takes you to the largest and most famous gorge in the park.
**A magical deep ice cave **
The Dobinska Ice Cave is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000. It is 1232 meters long and 112 meters deep, and it is the only cave in the park open to visitors. Inside, the temperatue is around 0ºC, allowing the ice formations to remain in the cave all year round.
What can I expect from the weather during my Via Ferrata trip in Slovak Paradise National Park?
Eastern Slovakia is slightly colder than the Bratislava region, with generally warm to cool summers and bearable heat when present. Nights remain cool even during the hottest periods.
Which language is predominantly spoken in the Slovak Paradise National Park region?
Slovak
What currency is accepted around Slovak Paradise National Park?
Euro (EUR)
How can I get to Slovak Paradise National Park?
The nearest town is Spišská Nová Ves and Poprad is only 16 km away. You can easily get there by bus or train from other major cities in the country. Poprad is the closest airport, with a limited number of domestic flights available
What's the country code for the Slovak Paradise National Park region?
+421
When is the best time to travel to Slovak Paradise National Park for Via Ferrata?
You can visit the park all year round, althoug for via ferrata and hiking trips the best time is from June to October.
What people are saying about Via Ferrata | Slovak Paradise National Park
Kristen
We had a wonderful trip with Michal. He met with us the evening before to go over the plan for the via Ferrata and answered all our questions. He took some wonderful photos of the trip and was so patient with our children. We felt completely safe the whole time and highly recommend the trip!
jenna
Absolutely brilliant day! Marcel is a great guide, knowledgeable and very safe as well as being really funny and a genuinely lovely guy. The via ferrata route was really interesting, different to Italy as it follows along the river and waterfalls. Beautiful. Marcel recommended other walks for us to do and how to get there via public transport. He was a real help. He picked us up from our accommodation and provided our equipment.
Adam
Given its lofty name, Paradise National Park could have been setting itself up to be underwhelming, but it didn't disappoint! It truly is a paradise if you, like me, can't get enough of primeval woodland, stunning waterfalls and a bit of adventure along the way! Marcel was the perfect guide, and his years in the business of guiding and also mountain rescue really shone through. As well as answering all my questions about the park from a nature point of view, he also gave me a fascinating overview of Slovakia's cultural/political history. This was my first-ever attempt at via ferrata and he gave me a great crash course on the equipment and safety procedures so I felt fully prepared. I am now a fully committed fan and will definitely be signing up to more via ferrata trips! Thanks for a fantastic day, Marcel.
Andrius
Marcel was an excellent guide for our trip. Not only did he speak fluent English (few people do in Slovakia), guided and helped us, but also was a dedicated photographer of the adventure. Highest recommendations.
Kristen
We had a wonderful trip with Michal. He met with us the evening before to go over the plan for the via Ferrata and answered all our questions. He took some wonderful photos of the trip and was so patient with our children. We felt completely safe the whole time and highly recommend the trip!
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