Stratená
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Stratená is a village in the Rožňava District of the Košice Region, Slovakia, situated in the historical region of Gemer. The settlement lies at an altitude of 831 m, surrounded by the scenic mountains of Slovak Paradise. The White Stream flows through the area, and the Stratená Valley is located nearby.
The first written mention of Stratená dates back to 1723. The village originated as a mining settlement, established by the Csáky family, who founded a non-ferrous metals plant here in 1723. Nickel, copper, and cobalt were mined in the area, and the smelter operated until the 1920s.
Stratená is known for its location near the natural wonders of Slovak Paradise. The unique Dobšinská Ice Cave, one of the region's highlights, is found here. The local church, built at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, houses a sculpture from the workshop of Master Pavol of Levoča. The settlement also includes the locality of Dobšinská Ľadová Jaskyňa.
Visitors can explore over 29 hiking trails in and around Stratená, such as "Novoveská Huta – Dobšinská Ice Cave", "Dobšiná – Dobšinská Ice Cave", and "Dobšinská Ice Cave – Besník Saddle". Notable sights include the Dobšinská Ice Cave, the Veľký Sokol Gorge and its waterfalls, Zejmarská Gorge with Nalepkove Waterfalls, and the Palcmanská Maša reservoir. Mountain enthusiasts can ascend the Havrania Skala peak.
Getting there from Ukraine
From Uzhhorod to Stratená is about 182 km, around 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 (about 177 km, 2 h 30 min from the border). From Lviv via Uzhok and Ubľa about 407 km, 6 h 40 min; through Poland (Kraków – Nowy Targ) about 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
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ModerateTwo-dayMarkedNovoveská Huta Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňaElevation profile547–1 052 m21 kmascent 806 m≈ 7 h walkingunder 1 km from the centre
EasyOne-dayMarkedStratená Occasional SpringElevation profile800–1 053 m3.2 kmascent 90 m≈ 60 min walkingunder 1 km from the centre
ModerateOne-dayMarkedDobšiná Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňaElevation profile458–1 122 m13.2 kmascent 434 m≈ 4 h walkingunder 1 km from the centre
ModerateOne-dayMarkedStratenský kaňon GeravyElevation profile822–1 138 m9.1 kmascent 532 m≈ 3.5 h walking1.1 km from the centre
EasyOne-dayMarkedStratenská píla Pod Suchým vrchomElevation profile790–978 m5.9 kmascent 200 m≈ 2 h walking1.5 km from the centre
HardMulti-dayMarkedPred Čuntavou Dukliansky PassElevation profile227–1 293 m280.7 kmascent 8 346 m1.9 km from the centrePeaks nearby
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PeakHavrania skalaStratenáaltitude 1 156 m2.1 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...
PeakStolicaMuránska Zdychavaaltitude 1 476 m15 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.
PeakKráľova hoľaŠumiacaltitude 1 946 m15 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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NatureDobšinská Ice CaveDobšiná2.8 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.
LakePalcmanská Maša reservoirDedinky3 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...
WaterfallZejmarská Gorge and the Nálepka waterfallsDedinky4 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.
WaterfallVeľký Sokol Gorge and its waterfallsStratená5.3 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.
WaterfallPiecky Gorge and its waterfallsHrabušice7.5 km from the centrePiecky is a limestone karst gorge in the north-western part of the Slovak Paradise National Park, between Suchá Belá to the north and Veľký Sokol to the south.
Mountain meadowKráľova hoľa — mountain meadows of the Low TatrasŠumiacaltitude 1 946 m15 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
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Horse 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.
Craft beer & breweriesMinipivovar TATRAS, PopradPoprad21 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.
Water parks & thermal poolsAquaCity Poprad water parkPoprad21 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...Spas and thermal pools nearby
Water parks & thermal poolsAquaCity Poprad water parkPoprad21 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...
Water 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
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.
