Slovakia, Spis
Gorge country beneath the High Tatras, tight and green with an ice cave at the end.
Length
35 km
In miles
21.7 mi
Driving time
53 min
Atlas rating
8.6 / 10
The run
Hrabusice to Dobsinska Ladova Jaskyna, following the Route 535. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Ice in the gorges in winter
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Last reviewed 26 May 2026
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