Slovak Paradise (Slovenský raj) – one of the most beautiful areas of the Spiš region and of the whole Slovakia. This small natural jewl earned its name thanks to the precious natural treasures and beauties. It consists of preserved karst plateaus, deep-cut river canyons, gorges with glamorous waterfalls, a wast underground cave world and chasms and rich wildlife.
In 1964 the Slovak Paradise was declared the first protected landscape area in Slovakia. Although this extraordinary area, declared a national park in 1988, is strictly protected, everyone can parttake in exploring its beauties thanks to a dense network of hiking trails, which are in the most difficult sections made accessible by various technical equipment and aids. The Slovak Paradise is open for visitors all year round.
The Slovak Paradise is a paradise for nature lovers, hiking and sport.