📜 Discover the Hájske Waterfalls, also known as Hlboký Jarok Waterfalls, a stunning series of 10 cascades in the Hájska Valley.
🏞️ Located in the heart of the Slovak Karst National Park, it's an ideal spot for hiking, cycling, and nature adventures.
Why Go
💦 Explore 10 beautiful waterfalls and karst formations
🚶♀️ Enjoy hiking and cycling through a picturesque karst gorge
❄️ Witness impressive frozen ice walls and icicles in winter
🌿 Discover rare plant and animal species in a diverse ecosystem
🌉 See unique features like Čertov Most (Devil's Bridge)
🚶♀️ Hiking
- The Hájska Valley stretches for approximately 6.5 km, with the Hájsky stream creating a system of rapids and cascades.
- Waterfalls range from 1 to 7 meters in height, with flow depending on rainfall.
- Key Waterfalls (from Háj towards Hačava):
- 1️⃣ Dolný Hájsky vodopád (Lower Hájsky Waterfall): 5m high at 329m a.s.l.
- 2️⃣ Hájsky vodopád Veľký most (Hájsky Waterfall Great Bridge): ~3.1m high at 342m a.s.l.
- 3️⃣ Malá Hájska kaskáda (Small Hájsky Cascade): ~2m high at 349m a.s.l.
- 4️⃣ Hájsky vodopád Malý most (Hájsky Waterfall Small Bridge): ~3m high at 355m a.s.l.
- 5️⃣ Hájsky vodopádik (Small Hájsky Waterfall): ~1.5m high at 360m a.s.l.
- 6️⃣ Kamenný žľab vodopádik (Stone Trough Waterfall): ~1.4m high at 365m a.s.l.
- 7️⃣ Smaragdový vodopád (Emerald Waterfall): ~1.7m high at 370m a.s.l.
- 8️⃣ Veľký Hájsky vodopád (Great Hájsky Waterfall): ~7m high at 373m a.s.l., a 20m wide limestone rock.
Why Avoid
- ⚠️ The karst gorge terrain might be challenging for strollers or wheelchairs.
- 🌧️ Waterfall flow depends on rainfall, so may be less impressive during dry periods.
🅿️ Parking
- Available near the road connecting Háj and Hačava, close to the valley entrance.