Slovak Karst

#163 among destinations in Slovakia

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

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The Slovak Karst is one of the mountain ranges of the Slovenské Rudohorie Mountains in the Carpathians in southern Slovakia. It consists of a complex of huge karst plains and plateaus. Since 1973 it was a protected landscape area. On 1 March 2002 Slovak Karst National Park was declared. It is also a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and part of it forms UNESCO World Heritage site Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst. ()

Local name: Slovenský kras Coordinates: 48°34'60"N, 20°34'60"E

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Slovak Karst – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Krásna Hôrka Castle, Gombasek Cave, Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Silická ľadnica.

5.2 miN
Forts and castles
Krásna Hôrka Castle
134 min walk • Perched atop a hill in the Spiš region of eastern Slovakia, Krásna Hôrka Castle stands as a remarkable testament to the country's rich medieval history. This 13th-century fortress, whose name translates to "Beautiful Little Hill," offers a picturesque view of the...
5.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Gombasek Cave
142 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Slovak Karst National Park, Gombasek Cave stands as a natural wonder that has captivated the imaginations of visitors from around the globe. Known for its extraordinary speleothems and unique cave formations, this subterranean marvel is a...
6 miNW
Church
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Rožňava
154 min walk • Cathedral of the Assumption is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Rožňava, Slovakia. It is the seat of Bishop of Rožňava.
2.5 miNW
48°35'51"N • 20°31'59"E
Silická ľadnica
64 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
5.6 miNW
48°39'24"N • 20°31'52"E
Historická expozícia - prezentačný múzejný depozitár, Rožňava
143 min walk • Museum
5.5 miNW
48°39'16"N • 20°31'47"E
Expozícia príroda Slovenského krasu a priľahlých oblastí, Rožňava
140 min walk • Museum
5.5 miNW
48°39'18"N • 20°31'47"E
Expozícia baníctva a hutníctva Gemera, Rožňava
141 min walk • Museum
2.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Krásnohorská jaskyňa
61 min walk • Krásnohorská Cave is a karst cave situated at the northern foot of the Silická planina Plain, in the Slovak Karst, 6.5 km southeast of Rožňava, in Slovakia.
5.6 miNW
48°39'24"N • 20°31'52"E
Banícke múzeum, Rožňava
143 min walk • Museum
5.6 miNW
48°39'23"N • 20°31'53"E
Pionierov, Rožňava
142 min walk • Bridge
5.8 miNW
48°39'37"N • 20°31'53"E
OC Kocka, Rožňava
149 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre

Slovak Karst

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Slovak Karst – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)