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Hornád River Canyon (Prielom Hornádu)
The first known passage through the Hornád River Canyon (Prielom Hornádu) on its frozen river surface occured in February 1906. In July of the same year, explorers floated down the river on a wooden raft. Hornád River Canyon is one of the most attractive canyons of Slovakia. In 1974, the gradual opening of the canyon to the public was completed from the neck of the Hornád River (Hrdlo Hornádu) to the Rocky Gate (Skalné vráta) near the mouth of the White Brook (Biely potok). You can pass the most extreme site of the Hornád River Canyon only by using the metal steps and chains. In the eastern part of this trail, there is also an educational trail that crosses through the National Nature Reserve with the same name—Prielom Hornádu. There the fifth (strictest) level of protection is in effect for the natural environment. In order to protect this fragile and beautiful area, hiking is allowed only inside the marked trail.
Lowest point: Hornád River under Tomášovský View (Tomášovský výhľad) at the mouth of the White brook (Biely potok): 511 meters above sea level.
Highest point: confluence of the Hornád River and the Big White Water (Veľká Biela Voda): 528 meters above sea level
Slope: 17 meters per 9 kilometers
Climbing aids include: 17 metal bridges and footbridges, 140 rungs, 333 meters of chains and 70 wooden footbridges.
Warning: Technical aids (ladders, bridges, footbridges, footsteps and chains) are provided for the extreme sites of the canyon. Passage along the Hornád River Canyon requires appropriate equipment including sturdy hiking boots. Estimated travel time for the hike is about 3.5 hours. Please follow the instructions in the Visiting Rules of the Slovak Paradise National Park, Rangers and Mountain rescue service.
Enjoy your visit to Slovak Paradise National Park. The Association of Slovak Paradise Villages Slovak Paradise National Park Administration Mountain Rescue Service.
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