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Trail · Červený Kláštor, Prešov
Dunajec Gorge (Prielom Dunajca)
Flat trail along the Slovak bank of the Dunajec gorge, from Červený Kláštor to Lesnica, open to pedestrians and cyclists, with panels about the Pieniny’s nature.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Dunajec Gorge (Prielom Dunajca)
The Prielom Dunajca is the roughly 9 km gorge the Dunajec River cut through the Pieniny, just below Červený Kláštor. On the Slovak bank runs an educational trail, one of the first of its kind in former Czechoslovakia, which follows the river to the mouth of the Lesnica stream near the village of the same name.
The path is wide and almost flat, used by pedestrians and cyclists, and also accessible to people with reduced mobility. Panels along the route explain the rocks, the Dunajec’s fish, the forests and the cliffs, such as the Seven Monks rocks (Sedem mníchov) and, on the Polish side, Sokolica. From the path you can see the rafts descending the river.
The trail starts a few minutes from the Červený Kláštor monastery. Many people go down by raft and return on foot or by a bicycle rented in the village. In Lesnica the trail connects to other routes across the Pieniny and to the border with Poland.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 2 to 3 hours on foot one way; one hour by bicycle.
Best time
From May to October, in the morning or late afternoon, when there are fewer cyclists and light enters the gorge. In autumn the forests change color.
How to get there
The trailhead is about 400 meters downstream from the Červený Kláštor monastery, with pedestrian access from the village bus stop.
Tip
Combine it with the raft descent: go down by raft and return along the trail, or do the opposite. Bring water, as there are few support points along the way.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Dunajec Gorge (Prielom Dunajca)
Is the Dunajec gorge trail difficult?
No. It is wide and almost flat, used by pedestrians and cyclists, and also accessible to people with reduced mobility.
How long does the trail from Červený Kláštor to Lesnica take?
About 2 to 3 hours on foot one way, or one hour by bicycle.
Can you cycle on the Dunajec trail?
Yes. There are bicycle rentals in Červený Kláštor, and many people use the trail to return after the raft descent.