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Zádielska Gorge
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Zádielska Gorge

Zádiel, Košice Region, Slovakia

4.6 (0)
Overview

A 300 m deep limestone canyon barely 10 m wide at its narrowest, hiked past the Sugarloaf rock tower to a plateau of rare karst flora. It sits among Eastern Slovakia's mountains and is best walked in fair weather (ideally April – October) — bring sturdy shoes, water and time to enjoy the views.

Why visit: Slovakia's most dramatic gorge, and an easy walk through it.

Things to do
  • ›Canyon floor trail
  • ›Sugarloaf rock tower
  • ›Plateau viewpoint
  • ›Karst wildflowers
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Travel Information

Best time

April – October

Weather

Alpine mountain weather: cold, snowy winters (often −5 to −12°C) and cool, changeable summers of 10–18°C; snow and ice can linger on the high routes into early summer, so check conditions before setting out.

Entry fee

Free

Hours

Open access, daylight hours.

Est. budget

€0–15

Duration

Half day

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