N á v š t e v n ý p o r i a d o k:
V
Routes
in
gorges
and
canyons
pass
through
the
area
with
the
highest
-
fifth
degree
of
nature
protection,
which
results
in
several
restrictions:
Prohibition
of
movement
outside
marked
hiking
trails,
prohibition
to
camp,
camp
and
put
fire
outside
designated
areas,
prohibition
of
damage
to
plants
and
trees,
noisy
behavior
,
disturbing
the
animals
living
here,
but
also
other
tourists.
Regardless
of
the
level
of
nature
protection
required
by
law,
it
should
be
a
matter
of
honor
for every tourist to take all (at least) their garbage to the nearest containers.
Important contacts:
Integrated rescue system:
112
Fire brigade: ......................…...…………… 150
First Aid Service................…………..…….. 155
Police: ..........................………...…..……… 158
Mountain rescue Slovak Paradise………… 18 300 or 053 429 7902
Air rescue - helicopter Poprad ……..…..…. 181 55
As
a
result
of
the
weather,
the
gorges
may
be
impassable
and
therefore
closed.
Inquire
about
the
curent
status of the trails on
www.hzs.sk
, at information centres or on boards at the entrances to the gorges.
Plan
the
start
of
the
tour
earlier
in
the
morning
and
definitely
do
not
postpone
the
return
until
the
evening.
You
will
avoid
easier
wandering,
the
problem
of
finding
you
in
case
of
rescue
intervention,
sometimes
even
summer
storms,
which
often
come
in
the
late
afternoon.
Especially
after
heavy
rains,
snowfall,
sudden
intense
heating
of
snow
or
windstorms,
it
is
very
useful
to
follow
the
warnings
and
instructions
of
the
mountain
service,
which
in
extreme
cases
declares
a
ban
on
entering
endangered
areas.
Entrance
to
the
gorges
and
the
Hornád Gorge is charged (1.20-1.50 € / day depending on the length of stay).
A
suitable
tourist
accessory
is
the
current
tourist
map.
Due
to
the
demanding
mountain
terrain,
solid
footwear,
which
also
strengthens
the
ankle,
with
a
rough,
non-slip
sole
should
be
a
matter
of
course.
When
planning
longer
tours,
especially
watch
the
weather
forecast
and
when
choosing
clothes,
take
into
account
the
possible
wetting
or
wetting
of
the
feet
in
the
gorges.
Trekking
poles
provide
a
very
good
service,
in
winter
anti-slip
sleeves
or
crampons
in
a
rucksack
are
often
an
unpaid
tool.
The
mobile
is
nice,
but
in
case
of
an
unforeseen
event,
do
not
rely
too
much
on
it.
Especially
in
canyons
and
ravines,
there
is
usually
a
problem
with
the
signal.
This
should
be
taken
into
account
especially
in
the
off-season,
or
early
in
the
morning
or
in the evening, when a meeting with tourists, and thus possible help in problems is less likely.
Although
the
water
in
streams
and
some
wells
is
clean
and
attractive
at
first
glance,
especially
in
the
summer
heat,
mainly
due
to
the
large
number
of
tourists,
and
thus
possible
sources
of
pollution,
do
not
drink
it.
You'd
better
take
something
to
drink
with
you
on
the
hike.
Drinking
water
from
such
sources
is
at
your
own
risk.
The
risk
of
its
use
is
confirmed
by
annual
analyzes
of
samples
from
springs
(=
wells)
in
the
Slovak
Paradise.
Unfortunately,
these
regularly show up to 70% defect in the number of samples taken.
Since
2016,
it
is
again
possible
to
sail
Hornád
river
with
a
permit
issued
by
the
Administration
of
the
National
Park
Slovak
Paradise
in
Spišská
Nová
Ves
for
a
fee
of
€
10
per
person.
Equipment
is
also
possible
electronically, see link below. Permits are limited as follows:
- Period limit: 1. May - 31. October
-
Water
level
limit
(water
meter
laths
under
the
Hrabušice-Mýto
bridge):
70 - 110 cm
- Limit of the number of boats per day: 70
- Limit of the type of boat: maximum 2-seater boats, no rafts.
- More info at
http://www.sopsr.sk/slov-raj/aktualita.php?id=5
High
ladders
are
usually
the
most
worrying,
although
in
reality
they
are
perhaps
the
safest
sections
in
gorges.
Of
course,
as
long
as
the
tourist
does
not
dare
too
much
with
alcohol
or
other
doping
-
then
a
straight
asphalt
sidewalk
can
be
dangerous.
The
most
common
cause
of
injuries
is
inattention
when
moving
through
stream
valleys.
Wet
rocks
and
slimy,
wet
wood
underfoot
tend
to
be
extremely
slippery,
especially
in
combination
with
unsuitable
footwear.
Thus,
the
best
prevention
against
injuries
is
to
look
underfoot
and
stop
more
often.
In
winter,
even
glaciers
tend
to
have
dangerous
slopes,
ice-flooded
straits
in
gorges,
and
sometimes
parts
of
ladders
or
gratings.
Perhaps
it
is
worth
mentioning
the
observance
of
reasonable
spacing
on
the
ladders.
Even
an
experienced
tourist
may
be
affected
by
nausea
or
injury,
so
it
is
better
not
to
walk
alone.
If,
however,
it
is
good
to
join
even
strangers,
or
at
least
stay
close
to
them.
Even
from a safety point of view, definitely observe the ban on moving off the marked sidewalks!
Tourist signs:
Most
locals
do
not
need
a
comment
on
how
to
mark
hiking
trails,
but
too
festive
tourists
or
foreigners
can
find
out
about
the
colors
found
on
the
trees,
so:
We
use
four
colors:
RED
=
main,
longest
routes
(ridges,
long
valleys),
BLUE
=
medium,
major
routes
,
GREEN
=
shorter,
often
boarding
routes
to
longer
ones
and
YELLOW
=
the
shortest
sections,
connectors,
abbreviations
...
From
other
markings
that
can
be
found
mainly
in
forests
(various
forestry
and
conservation
marks
such
as
vegetation
or
reservation
boundaries,
ownership
boundaries
...)
we
distinguish
tourist
signs
by
the
fact
that
ONLY
ON
THEM
the
horizontal
strips
in
the
mentioned
colors
are
ALWAYS
lined
at
the
top
and
bottom
with
the
same
length
and
a
thick
white
strip
(see
the
pattern).
Various
other
colored
marks
(dots,
bands,
crosses)
on
trees
without white edging do not need to be noticed for tourist orientation!
Tourist´s signs:
Conclusion:
Of
course,
this
is
only
basic
information,
you
can
learn
more
from
the
visitor
rules
or
the
statute
of
the
Slovak
Paradise
National
Park.
The
staff
of
information
centers
(Hrabušice,
Podlesok,
Čingov,
Smižany,
Sp.
Nová
Ves,
Dobšiná,
Dobšinská
Ľadová
Jaskyňa),
the
administration
of
the
national
park
(Sp.
Nová
Ves)
or
the
mountain
service
(Čingov)
will
be
happy
to
provide
you
with
up-to-date
information.
However,
several
of
them
work
only
during
the
season,
so
out
of
season
you
should
look
for
information
on
the
web,
or
directly
in the headquarters of the national park or mountain service.
I
wish
all
visitors
nice
experiences,
beautiful
memories
and
worse,
whatever you encounter here, your tired legs.