Gorge Big Falcon

Nature Interest

The longest and one of the wildest gorges in the Slovak Paradise is the Veľký Sokol gorge. According to legend, its name is derived from a huge predator who allegedly kidnapped a young woman once. The cubes of this baby are allegedly still scattered on high cliffs above the gorge.

As harsh as this legend is the gorge itself, which due to not very good accessibility is one of the less visited in the Slovak Paradise. Its length is approximately 6 km and during its transition it is necessary to overcome an elevation gain of almost 300 m. The transition is secured in several places by wooden or metal ladders. The Sokol stream flows through the gorge, creating three beautiful waterfalls - Veľký, Malý and Kaskádový. Massive rock slopes rise above the stream, sometimes up to 300 m high. The final part of the gorge, considered the most beautiful, is called Roth's Gorge (according to the tourist who first crossed the entire Great Falcon).

The Veľký Sokol Gorge is accessible via a one-way yellow marked hiking trail leading from the Sokol mountain hut upstream of the brook of the same name to the Glacká cesta. The mountain hut can be reached from the settlement of Píla or from the tourist center of Podlesok.

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Places Around

Dúhový vodopád

Dúhový vodopád sa nachádza v najkratšej rokline Slovenského raja, konkrétne v Kláštorskej rokline. Je jedným zo siedmich vodopádov, ktoré spestrujú prírodu tejto rokliny.

Palcmanská maša

If you do not know where to take a short walk through the Slovak Paradise, make a circuit. Palcmanská Maša Reservoir will bring you a pleasant walk, suitable for families with children.

Dobšinská ľadová cave

In the south-western edge of the Slovenský raj Mts. is the Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa cave, one of the largest ice caves in Europe. Thanks to its significance and unique ornamentation, it was included into the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Myšia Hôrka

Myšia Hôrka

One of the most remarkable discoveries in Slovakia took place in the locality Myšia Hôrka in administrative territory of Spišský Štvrtok (district Poprad). Archaeologists dug out here the remains of a stone town from about 3,500 years ago.

Gánovce

Gánovce

The oldest known inhabitant of Slovakia lived below the Tatras. more than 100 thousand years before. The evidence of his existence was found in the travertine monticule near Gánovce, the village situated below the Tatras. This also is the reason why it is called the Man of Gánovce.

Chmarošský viadukt

Chmarošský viadukt

Chmarošský viadukt pri Telgárte je jednou z najznámejších a zaiste i najkrajších technických pamiatok na Slovensku.

LaborARTorium

LaborARTorium - experiment galeria - zmenšíme Vás! Ku chameleónovi 15x » ku škrečkovi 17x » ku mravcovi 330x. V Spišskej Novej Vsi je novootvorená zážitková galéria pre deti a dospelých, ktorí sa radi zabavia. Chcete zažiť niečo nové? Príďte do LaborARTória a zmenšíme vás do akvária ku škrečkom, k mravcovi a chameleónovi, ktorý mení farby.

Alex Park

Alex Park

One of the largest children's indoor parks in Slovakia.

Zoological garden in Spišská Nová Ves

Zoological garden in Spišská Nová Ves

The ZOO of Spišská Nová Ves in the Eastern Slovakia is the youngest and smallest ZOO in Slovakia. It is located close to the National park Slovak Paradise (Slovenský raj) which is one of the top national parks of Slovakia.

Sauna in forest

Sauna in forest

At the foot of the forest in Spišský Hrhov, in an old orchard with a view of Spiš Castle, there is a sauna original in its architecture and concept. It is accessible free of charge to anyone who reserves it for an undisturbed experience. Reservations are possible via the form. The sauna has an unconventional shape on the outside, but inside it is built according to traditional techniques. It is without electricity, heats with wood in the oven and cools with water from the stream. The only stimuli from the surroundings are the starry sky and the sounds of the forest.

Hostinec Stará krčma

Rodinný Hostinec Stará krčma je situovaný na juhu Slovenského raja v horskej obci Stratená. Láka najmä prekrásnou 160-ročnou budovou, ktorá má históriu aj dušu a prekrásnym okolím, ktoré si počas slnečných dní môžete vychutnávať aj zo štýlovej letnej terasy.

Ranč pod Ostrou skalou

Ranč pod Ostrou skalou

Ranč pod Ostrou skalou neďaleko Dobšinskej ľadovej jaskyne, to je pravý western.

Restaurant & Pension Vyšná

Penzión leží uprostred obce Smižany, v blízkosti Slovenského raja, možnosti pešej turistiky.

Penzión u Hanky

Reštaurácia Penziónu u Hanky v podhorskej obci Telgárt je jedným z mála miest, kde si dnes môžete pochutnať na domácom chlebe s domácim maslom a džemom, ktorý zapijete domácim mliekom alebo čajom pripraveným zo surovín z okolitých lúk a lesov.

Horehronská kúria

Horehronská kúria

Situated in Telgárt in the Banskobystrický kraj Region, 36 km from Tatranská Lomnica, Horehronská Kúria boasts a barbecue and views of the mountain. The guest house has a sun terrace and views of the garden, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.

Dobré časy

Dobré časy

The "GOOD TIMES" pub is the place where everyone can find their taste of beer. Each day, up to 16 kinds of the best of the beer world are on display.

Ranč Čajka

AGROTURISTIKA - možnosť zapojiť sa do chodu gazdovsta a chaty, starostlivosť o zvieratá, ich kŕmenie, čistenie koní, osedlanie koní, pomoc pri ustajnení koní, napájaní, vyhnojovaní, kosiť čerstvú trávu, jazda na traktore. Túto možnosť oceňujú rodičia s deťmi, ktoré tak majú možnosť naučiť sa veľa o zvieratách a prírode, ale aj dospelí milovníci prírody, alebo pod neustálym tlakom pracujúci manažéri. JAZDA NA KONI je pre niektorých jedinečným zážitkom, atrakciou ale aj koníčkom, ktorému venujú celý svoj život. Pre tých čo sa chcú povoziť, naučiť sa jazdiť, starať sa o kone, objednať si celé stádo pre svoje podujatie, jazdiť na saniach, nočné jazdy, výlety po okolí a iné.

The Spiš Shepherd’s Hut

We offer accommodation and traditional meals – we also organise events such as – Shrove Carnival Pig Slaughter, Goulash Festival Branisko, Spiš Folklore Festival, Master Piroh (pasty). Come and enjoy a weekend’s stay at The Shepherd’s Hut!

Hostinec Stará krčma

Rodinný Hostinec Stará krčma je situovaný na juhu Slovenského raja v horskej obci Stratená. Láka najmä prekrásnou 160-ročnou budovou, ktorá má históriu aj dušu a prekrásnym okolím, ktoré si počas slnečných dní môžete vychutnávať aj zo štýlovej letnej terasy.

Pension Šafran

Pension Šafran

Pension Safran is located in the picturesque village of Stratena, in the southern part of the Slovak Paradise. It is a family-run guest house offering standard accommodation and catering services. The guest house is open all year round and offers the opportunity to spend an unforgettable holiday.

Penzion u Šimona

Penzion u Šimona is located in Vernár, a 5-minute drive from the Studničky Ski Area. Free WiFi access is available. The guest house is located within 3 national parks, Slovak Paradise, Low Tatras and High Tatras.

Restaurant & Pension Vyšná

Penzión leží uprostred obce Smižany, v blízkosti Slovenského raja, možnosti pešej turistiky.

Penzión u Hanky

Reštaurácia Penziónu u Hanky v podhorskej obci Telgárt je jedným z mála miest, kde si dnes môžete pochutnať na domácom chlebe s domácim maslom a džemom, ktorý zapijete domácim mliekom alebo čajom pripraveným zo surovín z okolitých lúk a lesov.

Horehronská kúria

Horehronská kúria

Situated in Telgárt in the Banskobystrický kraj Region, 36 km from Tatranská Lomnica, Horehronská Kúria boasts a barbecue and views of the mountain. The guest house has a sun terrace and views of the garden, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.

AquaSpa Gánovce

AquaSpa Gánovce

Healing springs have been mentioned in the area of Gánovce as far back as 1549. A spa village was gradually built around them.

COMPACT Skydive & Flying

COMPACT Skydive & Flying

POŽIČOVŇA OBLOHY | COMPACT Skydive zabezpečuje komplexné služby v oblasti športového a rekreačného parašutizmu. (Zdroj: www.compact.sk)

Aquapark Aquacity

Aquapark Aquacity

AquaCity Poprad is a modern and eco-friendly tourist resort which is literally self-sufficient in terms of energy. Using geothermal water and solar energy on a daily basis prevents tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere. AquaCity manages to cut energy costs and return the savings back to customers in the form of affordable eco-friendly luxury.

Thermal Pool Vrbov near Kežmarok

Thermal Pool Vrbov near Kežmarok

In the Thermal Pool Vrbov you will find the right geothermal water, which is considered one of the best mineral waters in Central Europe containing important mineral substances for the human body. Geothermal water, which the pools are filled by, springs from a depth of over 2000 m and contains minerals with beneficial effects on the musculoskeletal and respiratory system, nervous system, skin and cardiovascular system.

Sauna in forest

Sauna in forest

At the foot of the forest in Spišský Hrhov, in an old orchard with a view of Spiš Castle, there is a sauna original in its architecture and concept. It is accessible free of charge to anyone who reserves it for an undisturbed experience. Reservations are possible via the form. The sauna has an unconventional shape on the outside, but inside it is built according to traditional techniques. It is without electricity, heats with wood in the oven and cools with water from the stream. The only stimuli from the surroundings are the starry sky and the sounds of the forest.

Lučivná Spa

Lučivná Climatic Spa is located amid a forest park in a scenic area below the Tatras.It is situated 816 metres above sea level. The facility specializes in providing spa treatment to children suffering from non-tuberculous diseases of the respiratory tract.

Spa Tatranská Polianka

The tradition of the sanatorium in Tatranská Polianka specializing in the treatment of respiratory system diseases dates back as early as the 19th century. Tatranská Polianka is located 1005 metres above sea level, in the forest zone in a slightly cold area. Due to dry air, a favourable sunlight ratio, lower air pressure, lower oxygen pressure and moderate day temperatures without major variations, the climate in the Tatras is perfect for patients with lung diseases.

Spa Vysoké Tatry - Nový Smokovec

The unique alpine climate of the Vysoké Tatry and its beneficial effect on human organism was one of the main reasons to establish climatic spa in this mountain range, particularly in the settlement Nový Smokovec. MUDr. Nikolaus Szontágh, a physician who possessed some experience from the Alps, founded the spa and opened the first sanatorium in 1876.

Gotická kaplnka v Spišskom Štvrtku

Gotická kaplnka v Spišskom Štvrtku

Azda najkrajšia gotická stavba na Slovensku – Kaplnka Zápoľských sa nachádza v Spišskom Štvrtku, ležiacom na juhozápadnom okraji Levočských vrchov. Zanechal ju po sebe rod Zápoľských, jeden z významných šľachtických rodov Spiša.

Chmarošský viadukt

Chmarošský viadukt

Chmarošský viadukt pri Telgárte je jednou z najznámejších a zaiste i najkrajších technických pamiatok na Slovensku.

Podtatranské Museum Poprad

Podtatranské Museum Poprad

The Podtatranské múzeum Museum in Poprad is one of the oldest museums in Slovakia. It is located in a pseudo-Renaissance building built in 1886 and it will answer many of your questions concerning the history of the sub-Tatra region. The Museum was established by the Hungarian Carpathian Society in 1876.

Spiš Theatre

Spiš Theatre

Spišské divadlo je divadlom s vyše 40-ročnou históriou, ktoré pod týmto názvom pôsobí od roku 1992 v budove Reduty, ktorú v roku 1902 pre spoločnosť Imre Halmaiho Straussa postavil staviteľ Kálman Gezster. Jediné na Slovensku pôsobí ako zájazdové divadlo s prioritnou orientáciou na deti a mládež.

Room in Šumiac

Room in Šumiac

The charm of the original Horehronie architecture, the modesty of the furnishings of the Šumica people's dwellings and the variety of folk traditions of the village of Šumiac will be revealed to you when visiting the Šumia room.

Markušovce Manor House

Markušovce Manor House

One of the stateliest buildings of eastern Slovakia is situated in the southern part of region Spiš. It is the manor house Markušovce.

St Jacob church - Levoča

St Jacob church - Levoča

The Roman-Catholic St Jacob church is one of the most important sacral buildings in Slovakia. Its wooden main altar of St James is the tallest of its kind in the world.

Master Pavol’s House - Spiš Museum SNM Levoča

The exhibition is located at the square in the burgess house no. 20 whose facade catches one’s eye with the motive of a seashell. Life and work of Master Pavol of Levoča, one of the greatest late-Gothic masters, is presented.

Events Around

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1. Kvetnický advetný jarmok

Vážení priatelia a priateľky, Adventný jarmok sa blíži! Už o dva týždne sa stretneme na tomto výnimočnom podujatí. Budúci týždeň vám prezradíme kompletný program aj presné miesto konania.

Koncert: Peter Juhás

Chceš zažiť poriadnu dávku energie, celej škály emócií a pohody? Tak nesmieš chýbať na tomto špeciálnom koncerte, kde sa predstaví pesničkár Peter Juhás so svojou gitarou.

BALLET: The Nutcracker

Theater "Royal Classical Ballet" returns to Slovakia with the most famous Christmas ballet "The Nutcracker". And so all lovers of ballet, dance and classical music can once again look forward to their next unforgettable performance.

ČESKO - SLOVENSKÝ večer

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BALLET: LA STRADA

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