Červený Kláštor between the Dunajec, nature and monastic culture
Accommodation in Červený Kláštor
The Dunajec Gorge (Prielom Dunajca) is a protected zone of Pieniny National Park in the vicinity of Červený Kláštor. In this locality, natural surroundings, waterways, monastic history and healing waters come together.
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Getting around
The rafting trip on the Dunajec begins in the municipality of Červený Kláštor, passes through the Dunajec Gorge and ends in the village of Lesnica. It takes place on traditional wooden rafts. After the rafting trip on the Dunajec, visitors can return to the starting point by shuttle, bicycle or on foot via the educational trail along the Dunajec. A dedicated cycle connection is the Pieninská cesta: this cycle route connects Červený Kláštor with Szczawnica in Poland.
Nature
The Prielom Dunajca educational trail begins at the entrance to the Dunajec Gorge, approximately 0.4 km below Červený Kláštor Monastery. The trail is 7.5 km long. The Pieninské lipy Park is located in front of the monastery. It is designated as a protected area and is home to 19 old, rare lime trees.
Culture
Červený Kláštor Monastery was founded in 1319. Its history encompasses both the period of the Carthusians and that of the Camaldolese. The Červený Kláštor Museum displays the herbarium of the “flying monk” Cyprián from 1766. It contains 283 pressed plants described in five languages. The Červený Kláštor Museum can be reached by car or bus; Červený Kláštor has no rail service.
Wellness
Kúpele Červený Kláštor Smerdžonka use their Smerdžonka healing mineral water to treat skin diseases, musculoskeletal disorders and liver diseases. As part of the spa treatment, Smerdžonka healing water is used for partial or full baths.
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