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Hiking Trails Under 10 km in Slovak Paradise National Park

We track 6 routes that match this search in Slovak Paradise National Park. They average 3.3 km and 73 m (240 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 8.6 km.

That is 67 percent of the 9 routes we map in Slovak Paradise National Park. They are shorter than the local average, 3.3 km against 7.1 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 73 m (240 ft) against 157 m (515 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Half-day routes: long enough to feel like a proper walk, short enough to leave the afternoon free. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Moderate

Chodník Horskej služby

Slovak Paradise National Park · Region of Košice

Distance
8.6 km
/ 5.4 mi
Elevation gain
190 m
Typical duration
2 hr 5 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Blajzloch

Slovak Paradise National Park · Region of Prešov

Distance
1.4 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
31 m
Typical duration
21 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

NCH Dobšinská Maša

Slovak Paradise National Park · Region of Košice

Distance
3.3 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
72 m
Typical duration
47 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Stratenský kaňon

Slovak Paradise National Park · Region of Košice

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
24 m
Typical duration
16 min
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Chodník Horskej službySlovak Paradise National Park8.6 km190 m2 hr 5 minModerateApril to October
BlajzlochSlovak Paradise National Park1.4 km31 m21 minEasyApril to October
NCH Dobšinská MašaSlovak Paradise National Park3.3 km72 m47 minEasyApril to October
Náučný chodník Smižianska Maša - ČingovSlovak Paradise National Park4.9 km109 m1 hr 12 minEasyApril to October
Stratenský kaňonSlovak Paradise National Park1.1 km24 m16 minEasyApril to October
The Hnilec Wetlands Educational TrailSlovak Paradise National Park0.5 km10 m7 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Chodník Horskej služby, Stratenský kaňon, Blajzloch. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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