Falcon Valley
(Sokolia dolina)

Gorge

Description

Sokolia dolina inspires great respect because it is the most exposed gorge in the Slovak Paradise. It belongs to the most beautiful gorges, thanks to its massive rock formations with characteristic waterfalls. The highest waterfall of the Slovak Paradise - Závojový vodopád (78 m) is located here. An approximately 80-meter-long system of ladders, bridges and risers leads around the Veil Waterfall, which makes this transition one of the most exciting experiences of the national park. The gorge is passable in one direction only. The best starting point is Čingov, from which you can reach the beginning of the gorge along the hiking trail in less than an hour. The second variant is Podlesok, from which you can reach the mouth of the Kyseľ via Kláštorisko and further along the valley of the Biele Potok to the beginning of the gorge.

Possible trails

Crossing from Čingov to Podlesok
Distance
15,4 km
Time
6:00 h
Ascent
769 m
Loop from Čingov via Klauzy
Distance
19,3 km
Time
7:05 h
Ascent
919 m
Loop from Čingov via Kláštorisko
Distance
19,6 km
Time
7:01 h
Ascent
921 m

Waterfalls

Skalný vodopád
Skalný vodopád (3,5 m)
Závojový vodopád
Závojový vodopád (70 m)
Vyšný vodopád
Vyšný vodopád (15,5 m)

Parking and public transport

Bus
Zastávka - Čingov, parkovisko
Parking
Čingov
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