Dedinky

Rožňava District · Košice Region · Slovakia
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Dedinky is a village in the Rožňava District of the Košice Region, Slovakia, located in the historical region of Gemer. The village sits at an elevation of 795 m in the picturesque valley of the Hnilec River, on the southern slopes of the Slovak Paradise mountains. Nearby are the Palcmanská Maša reservoir and the Zejmarská Gorge.

The first historical mention of Dedinky dates back to 1380. The village was formed by merging two mining settlements, Štefanovce and Imrichovce, in 1933. The name Imrichovce comes from the nobleman Imrich Csáky. Residents participated actively in the Slovak National Uprising during World War II.

Dedinky is known for its location by the Palcmanská Maša reservoir, created on the Hnilec River. The village is a popular starting point for exploring Slovak Paradise, especially Zejmarská Gorge and Nalepka Waterfalls. In the center stands a Baroque-Classical church from 1853 and a monument to the heroes of the Slovak National Uprising. There is also a campsite and facilities for water and winter sports.

Visitors can explore numerous hiking trails, such as "Geravy – Smrečinské Saddle", "Dobšinská Ice Cave – Besník Saddle", and "Vernár, stop – Martaluzka". Notable natural sites include the Dobšinská Ice Cave, Veľký Sokol Gorge and its waterfalls, Zejmarská Gorge and Nalepka Waterfalls, and the Palcmanská Maša reservoir. Mountain enthusiasts can ascend Havrania Skala. The village offers convenient tourist infrastructure for active recreation year-round.

Getting there from Ukraine

From Uzhhorod ≈182 km, ≈2 h 45 min without queues: Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké → I/19 via Sobrance and Michalovce to Košice → D1 motorway via Prešov to the exit near Levoča → road 533 to Spišská Nová Ves (≈177 km, ≈2 h 30 min from the border). From Lviv via Uzhok and Ubľa ≈407 km, ≈6 h 40 min; through Poland (Kraków – Nowy Targ) ≈496 km, ≈6 h 20 min. The D1 requires an e-vignette (eznamka.sk).

Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata, OpenStreetMap, Karpaty.rocks data. More on Wikipedia

Trails nearby

All trails
Spišské Tomášovce, zastávka – Pod ČižmouHardTwo-dayMarkedSpišské Tomášovce, zastávka Pod ČižmouElevation profile515–1 092 m23 kmascent 866 m≈ 7.5 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreNovoveská Huta – Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňaModerateTwo-dayMarkedNovoveská Huta Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňaElevation profile547–1 052 m21 kmascent 806 m≈ 7 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreZejmarská Gorge, Mouth – DedinkyEasyOne-dayMarkedZejmarská Gorge, Mouth DedinkyElevation profile787–1 113 m5.4 kmascent 318 m≈ 2 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreDedinky – Zadný HýľEasyOne-dayMarkedDedinky Zadný HýľElevation profile746–1 026 m9 kmascent 299 m≈ 3 h walking1.3 km from the centreDedinky, stop – Pod HanesovouModerateOne-dayMarkedDedinky, stop Pod HanesovouElevation profile453–1 056 m14.7 kmascent 560 m≈ 5 h walking1.3 km from the centreStratenská píla – Pod Suchým vrchomEasyOne-dayMarkedStratenská píla Pod Suchým vrchomElevation profile790–978 m5.9 kmascent 200 m≈ 2 h walking1.6 km from the centre

Peaks nearby

All peaks
Havrania skalaPeakHavrania skalaStratenáaltitude 1 156 m3.7 km from the centreHavrania skala (Raven Rock) is a 1,156 m summit, one of the highest in the Slovak Paradise. It stands in the southern part of the national park, about 3 km north of...StolicaPeakStolicaMuránska Zdychavaaltitude 1 476 m16 km from the centreStolica (Hungarian Sztolica) is the highest peak of the Stolické vrchy and of the entire Slovak Ore Mountains at 1,476 m.Kráľova hoľaPeakKráľova hoľaŠumiacaltitude 1 946 m18 km from the centreKráľova hoľa (German Königsberg, Hungarian Király-hegy – “King's Mountain”) is a 1,946 m summit, the highest in the eastern part of the Low Tatras, which are called...

What to visit

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Palcmanská Maša reservoirLakePalcmanská Maša reservoirDedinkyunder 1 km from the centrePalcmanská Maša is the largest reservoir in the Slovak Paradise. It lies on the upper course of the Hnilec river, in a basin-like widening of the valley below the...Zejmarská Gorge and the Nálepka waterfallsWaterfallZejmarská Gorge and the Nálepka waterfallsDedinky1.4 km from the centreThe Zejmarská Gorge (Zejmarská roklina) is the shortest gorge in the Slovak Paradise National Park and the only limestone gorge in its southern part open to hikers.Veľký Sokol Gorge and its waterfallsWaterfallVeľký Sokol Gorge and its waterfallsStratená5.4 km from the centreVeľký Sokol is the longest gorge in the Slovak Paradise National Park and, according to the park administration, one of its wildest and most exposed.Dobšinská Ice CaveNatureDobšinská Ice CaveDobšiná5.6 km from the centreDobšinská Ice Cave (Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa) is one of the most important ice caves in the world. Since 2000 it has been on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage list.Závojový waterfall in Sokolia dolinaWaterfallZávojový waterfall in Sokolia dolinaLetanovce7.4 km from the centreThe Závojový waterfall (Závojový vodopád) is the highest waterfall in the Slovak Paradise National Park: 75 m according to Slovak and Polish Wikipedia, 78 m according...Kráľova hoľa — mountain meadows of the Low TatrasMountain meadowKráľova hoľa — mountain meadows of the Low TatrasŠumiacaltitude 1 946 m18 km from the centreKráľova hoľa (1,946 m) is a broad, treeless «hoľa» — a mountain meadow above the tree line — at the eastern end of the main ridge of the Low Tatras.

Craft nearby

All craft places
Ranč u Trapera, Podlesok: Horse Rides in the Slovak ParadiseHorse ridingRanč u Trapera, Podlesok: Horse Rides in the Slovak ParadiseHrabušice11 km from the centreA little away from the main tourist bustle, below the forest, stands the family-run Ranč u Trapera, run by the Salaj family.Minipivovar TATRAS, PopradCraft beer & breweriesMinipivovar TATRAS, PopradPoprad22 km from the centreMinipivovar TATRAS is a brewpub on Poprad’s main square, Námestie sv. Egídia, housed in a building with a long brewing history.AquaCity Poprad water parkWater parks & thermal poolsAquaCity Poprad water parkPoprad22 km from the centreAquaCity Poprad is a large year-round water park and wellness complex in the town of Poprad, a few minutes from the centre; according to the complex, the High Tatras...Thermal Park VrbovWater parks & thermal poolsThermal Park VrbovVrbov24 km from the centreThermal Park Vrbov is one of the best-known thermal baths in the Spiš region, on the southern edge of the village of Vrbov, about 6 km (as the crow flies) from...Kaltenecker Brewery, Rožňava: Gemer craft beer from the sourceCraft beer & breweriesKaltenecker Brewery, Rožňava: Gemer craft beer from the sourceRožňava27 km from the centreThe modern Kaltenecker brewery was founded in 1997, and from the start it took a different path from the big breweries of the day: instead of one-size-fits-all beer, a...Spišský salaš below Spiš Castle: Spiš cooking since 1964Koliby & Hutsul cuisineSpišský salaš below Spiš Castle: Spiš cooking since 1964Spišská Kapitula30 km from the centreBetween Spiš Castle and Spišská Kapitula, at the edge of the plain below the travertine mound of Sivá brada, stands the wooden Spišský salaš.

Spas and thermal pools nearby

AquaCity Poprad water parkWater parks & thermal poolsAquaCity Poprad water parkPoprad22 km from the centreAquaCity Poprad is a large year-round water park and wellness complex in the town of Poprad, a few minutes from the centre; according to the complex, the High Tatras...Thermal Park VrbovWater parks & thermal poolsThermal Park VrbovVrbov24 km from the centreThermal Park Vrbov is one of the best-known thermal baths in the Spiš region, on the southern edge of the village of Vrbov, about 6 km (as the crow flies) from...

Huts, shelters and springs nearby

814 mSpringSpring below Gačovská skala (south slope)Slovak Paradise · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trailMarked as drinkable
866 mSpringSpring below Gačovská skala (south-east slope)Slovak Paradise · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trail
834 mCabinNataša CabinSlovak Paradise · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trail
831 mCabinHut under the liftSlovak Paradise · SlovakiaNot verified50 m from a trail
868 mSpringSpring below Dobšinský kopecSlovak Ore Mountains · SlovakiaNot verified200 m from a trailMarked as drinkable
812 mSpringSpring below Kráľova horaSlovak Paradise · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trailFlows all yearMarked as drinkable

All springs of the CarpathiansAll Carpathian huts

Getting there from Ukraine

Border crossings

  • Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké — road, 24/7
  • Malyi Bereznyi – Ubľa — road, 24/7 For cars and buses; pedestrians not confirmed by the Ukrainian border service, lorries up to 3.5 t.
  • Mali Selmentsi – Veľké Slemence (pedestrian) — pedestrian, 09:00–21:00 Kyiv time Pedestrians and cyclists only; inconvenient for the Tatras without onward transport.
  • Chop – Čierna nad Tisou (rail) — rail, 24/7

By car

From Uzhhorod ≈182 km, ≈2 h 45 min without queues: Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké → I/19 via Sobrance and Michalovce to Košice → D1 motorway via Prešov to the exit near Levoča → road 533 to Spišská Nová Ves (≈177 km, ≈2 h 30 min from the border). From Lviv via Uzhok and Ubľa ≈407 km, ≈6 h 40 min; through Poland (Kraków – Nowy Targ) ≈496 km, ≈6 h 20 min. The D1 requires an e-vignette (eznamka.sk).

Checked 23.10.2026; border crossing hours and timetables change — check before you travel.

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