Sucha Bela Gorges

(S/E) From the Podlesok campsite, head to the entrance to the Slovak Paradise National Park and start climbing, following the signposted path until you reach the river. Please note: the path is one-way, in the direction of the ascent.

(1) From there, the facilities become very frequent: ladders, steps and footbridges of all kinds spanning the river from left to right, with steep climbs past waterfalls.
The well-marked path is straightforward and, apart from those prone to vertigo, presents no difficulties.
Towards the end, the facilities become fewer and further between, and after a steep climb up a forest track, you reach the main path.

(2) Take the main track to the left, then, at the next junction, turn left again onto Glacka Cesta. This is a lovely forest lane flanked by a superb, unspoilt woodland with beautiful views over the valley. Follow this track down to the next junction.

(3) Take the track on the left and continue straight down. Do not take the next turn-off to the right; carry on down the track until you reach the next junction.

(4) Leave the main track and take the path on the right, which winds through magnificent groves of wild flowers, until you rejoin the track you left earlier. Follow it for a very short while.

(5) Leave the track again by taking a steep little path on the left which descends amongst the rocks and the primeval forest.

(6) Turn left. Carry on until you rejoin the main track coming from the right.

(7) Turn left, then turn right about fifty metres further on. Carry straight on at the next junction to reach the fork with a small path leading straight down.

(8) Follow the path downwards until it rejoins the track at the entrance to the national park and, from there, head to the campsite (S/E).

The unique facilities on the Slovak Paradise trails ensure a safe adventure.