River Dunajec - Slovakia
The river begins by connection of Black and White Dunajec-rivers at the town of Nowy Targ in Poland.
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River description:
This river begins by connection of Black and White Dunajec-rivers at the town of Nowy Targ in Poland. At first, it flows to the east, and after Pieniny Mountain Range, it turns to the north. This direction is kept up to its mouth into Wisla-river.
River-basin of Dunajec up to Pieniny Mountain Range makes 1490 square kilometers approx., the whole length of river makes 211 kms. Anyway, water register index on 209,0 km is decisive for descent section Nowy Targ-Kroscienko. Minimal water level of this section is 240 cm.
Nevertheless, the navigability could be judged by inspection at bridge in the community of Debno. If the river below the bridge is passable, so you can drive safely up to the community of Kroscienko.
Accommodation:
It is available in Spišská Stará Ves.
Food supply:
It is available in Nowy Targ, Spišská Stará Ves, Červený Kláštor, Kroscienko, Nowy Sacz.
First aid:
It is available in Nowy Targ, Spišská Stará Ves, Červený Kláštor, Kroscienko, Nowy Sacz.
Places of interest:
- Nowy Targ - a town with interesting town hall and Baroque church
- Debno - wooden church
- Czorstyn - castle ruin is a historical reservation
- Niedzica - in past, it was one of most important castles of Spiš region.
- Kroscienko - Museum of Pieniny, Climatic spa with mineral sources.
- Červený Kláštor - a monastery, established in 14th century. Later, in 18th century, reconstructed in Baroque style. It is national cultural monument, Zamagura Museum.