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Hike through Slovak Paradise, admiring its diversity of trees, plants, insects, and animals. I most remember the numerous amount of beautiful wildflowers. Of course, one can fully admire the Park without the need to stray from the trails. Throughout the trails, you will meet upon many small rivers, steep slopes, waterfalls, and to get through.

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As I may have mentioned elsewhere on this page, we got back to Cingov, exhausted and tired after a full day's hike only to find we had another 6km still to go. The bus which was supposed to be there at 17.40 was only for July and August - we had forgotten today was the first of September. The next bus at 19.45 was also only for July and Aug so.

by piraaja Written Jul 23, 2004

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Yes it is nice and cool after a long day of hiking, and no doubt it is a wonderful piece of nature. But there are tons of tourist, you might be afraid that there is no excursion at first, as the sign says: min 4 people. But when you get up there, there are so many people you won't believe. And above all, expencive tickets and no English speaking guide.

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by zuzibe Updated Oct 26, 2015

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In the eastern part of Slovakia,there is beautiful National park "Slovensky raj".There are many possibilities for hiking.On the tourist paths there are ladders and chains which make hiking more beautiful,interesting and safer.There are many tracks available also for families with small children. But you must be careful. Tracks run along the rivers and through forests,so chains and ladders could be wet.So you should be well equipped.The most convenient time for hiking there is autumn and summer.But some trails are opened also in winter and at that time it is so wonderful.

I can give you some information about access to this place. The usual starting point for trips in Slovak Paradise is Podlesok(part of Hrabusice village) which is located around 20 kilometers from Poprad and 15 kilometres from Spisska Nova Ves. To Poprad and Spisska Nova Ves go direct trains every day from every big city in Slovakia (Bratislava,Kosice,Zilina. ). In Poprad (or Spisska Nova Ves) you have to change and use bus transportation to Hrabusice(but it doesn?t go so often).And finally,the total time of transportation from Bratislava to Podlesok is at least 5 and half hours so it?s quite a long time.

And something about difficulty of trails. Some trails in Slovak Paradise are more difficult (I don?t know each of them) but it depends on the personal physical condition - the only reason of difficulty is that there are many ladders and chains so you have to have good hiking boots and be careful because ladders could be wet.But many trails are convenient also for families with children and I think the trails are well secured.

Here is the link to my photos from Slovensky Raj, where I was last year (August 2011).

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