Slovak Karst · Hiking
Hiking in the Slovak Karst
Limestone plateaus to the south, forested ridges of the Volovec Hills to the north — leave Rožňava in the morning and be back in your room by evening.
Day Hikes
Hikes Right from Here
Rožňava is wedged between two different worlds: to the south rise the limestone plateaus of the Slovak Karst, to the north the forested ridges of the Volovec Hills. For day hikes the location works well — leave in the morning, be back in your room in the evening.
The Slovak Karst Plateaus
The Silica and Plešivec plateaus are vast limestone tablelands with abysses, sinkholes and dry grassland you will not find anywhere else in Slovakia. Walking is easy, but be warned — there is no water up on the plateaus, so carry your own.
Zádiel Gorge
The best known gorge in the Slovak Karst: a narrow valley with walls hundreds of metres high and the Sugar Loaf rock in the middle. The easy route along the valley floor is fine for children; a harder loop climbs up onto the plateau. About 40 minutes from us by car.
Full-Day Trips
Farther from Rožňava
Volovec and the Northern Ridges
Volovec (1,284 m) is the highest peak of the Volovec Hills and on a clear day the view reaches as far as the High Tatras. It is a full-day, steep hike for the fitter walkers.
Slovak Paradise
Ladders, routes climbing through gorges and the Dobšinská Ice Cave on its edge — Slovak Paradise is about an hour away by car. It can be done in a day, but expect to come back tired.
Practical Notes
Where to Stay and What to Bring
Check-in is contactless, so you do not have to rush back by a set hour — you can return from a hike late in the evening. There is free parking by the building where your car can stay overnight. If you would rather go underground, see Caves nearby.
Photos: Ubytovanie KRAS. Please check routes and difficulty before your trip — mountain weather can change quickly.