Nálepkove vodopády
Nálepkove vodopády represent a system of waterfalls in Zejmarská roklina gorge in the southern part of Slovenský raj. The waterfall system is about 22 meters high, with the tallest of them estimated at 6 meters. The beauty of Nálepkovy vodopády stands out most during the spring thaw or after heavy rains. In winter, on the other hand, the waterfalls freeze, creating beautiful icefalls.
Zejmarská roklina, with a length of 800 meters, is the shortest gorge in Slovenský raj, but at the same time, it is one of the most beautiful and less demanding to cross. Nevertheless, you need to account for everything typical of this area, metal footpegs, ladders, and wooden bridges. Zejmarská roklina and the waterfalls are part of the circular educational trail NCH Slovenský raj. The trail starts in the village of Dedinky, is almost 10 km long, and the walk takes approximately 3 hours. It is recommended to complete the route only in dry weather.
Nálepkovy vodopády are named after Captain Ján Nálepka, a hero of World War II, who worked as a teacher in the village of Mlynky - Biele Vody before the war. He sympathized with Masaryk's ideas; in 1939, he was first demobilized, later recalled to the army, and sent to the Russian front. There he participated in anti-partisan operations. In reality, however, Nálepka cooperated with the partisans under the code name Repkin, supplying them with information and reporting fictitious numbers of killed insurgents to the Germans. Eventually, with part of his regiment, he defected to the partisans under the leadership of General Saburov. In May 1943, the 1st Czecho-Slovak Partisan Unit in the USSR was formed this way.
If you stay in this area, we also recommend visiting other tourist destinations. The location can boast other waterfalls such as Korytový, Skalný, or Závojový. Medvedia jaskyňa cave or Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa ice cave may also catch your interest. The Palcmanská Maša water reservoir is made for summer recreation, while in winter, fun is provided by the ski resorts Mlynky - Biele Vody, Kruhová - Gugeľ, or Dedinky
If you decide on accommodation near Nálepkovy vodopády, you will certainly have plenty to choose from. In Mlynky, you can look for apartments, guest houses, and cottages. There is also a good selection in the village of Dedinky, where cottages and chalets are the most widespread. You can also try your luck in Dobšiná.













