Prosiek (with David)

Prosiecka Valley is a karst valley located in the Choč Mountains, which it crosses from north to south. Its total length is 3.5 km.

From a geological point of view, it is a karst canyon-like valley of the Prosiečanka stream. The valley is made of limestone and dolomite, similar to the entire Choč Mountains. The erosion activity of the Prosiečanka has shaped the typical karst appearance of the valley, which is manifested by numerous rock cliffs and towers made of more resistant limestone. Typical external karst features are also numerous gorges, especially at the beginning and end of the valley. There are several springs and sinkholes in the valley

One of the biggest attractions is the waterfall at the end of the valley. David was 4 years old at that time.

From distance, the beginning doesn’t look so interesting
But when you came there…
To the waterfall
we came in the summer, so it has not so much water

The Červené piesky waterfall is considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Slovakia.

You can reach it from the Vidová crossroads in the Prosiecká dolina valley, from where a short trail leads to the blind valley of Červené piesky, where this approximately 15-meter-high waterfall is located.

In dry periods, only a small strip of water flows in it, so if you want to see it in its full beauty, we recommend visiting in spring or after heavy rains.

David’s favorite part – ladders and chains
Climbing is great too

If you go with a kid, take one extra pair of shoes, because we crossed the stream a few times..

12.23km, 428m ascent, 4h 16min