Slovakia Paradise (Slovenský ráj) - Slovakia
Extent: 19 736 ha
This mountain range forms part of Slovak Iron Ore Mountains, belonging to complex of Spiš-Gemer Karst. It is located in north part of Slovakia in districts of Spišská Nová Ves and Poprad. It is made from limestones and dolomites, and partially from sandstones and slates.
Highest peak: Ondrejisko (1270 m)
Surface: is afforested, in south there are to be found fir-woods and beech-woods, in north pine-wood forests.
All this area is very popular and visited by tourists, including its nature beauties and karst caves, canyons and precipices.
Protected Countryside Area Slovakian Paradise was declared as National Park in 1988.
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Misove waterfalls
Lakes and ponds
Košice region, Suchá Belá valley
Misove waterfalls could be found in Suchá Belá Valley in Slovak Paradise. They are the greatest waterfalls of this valley, with its height of 29,5 metres. This two-stage waterfall springing out from rock straits at passage through abyss, could be reached and overcome by means of ladders, helpful chains and foot-boards. In this place, you overcome even most narrow place of the whole ravine. You are recommended to make a stop here, in order to make photos as the waterfalls and rock formations are really worth to be admired.
Mountains / Europe / Slovakia
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