GORGE JANOSIKOVE DIERY - A GREAT TRIP TIP
MALA FATRA NATIONAL PARK - THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TOURIST ROUTES - TOURISM WITH CHILDREN
Gorge Janosikove diery is located in the Rozsutec National Nature Reserve. They consist of three integral parts: Lower (Dolne diery), New Nové diery) and Upper part (Horne diery). The Deep stream that formed them flows through them. There are more than twenty waterfalls in there, which together form the waterfalls of Dierový potok (river). Bizarre rock formations with a specific climate are home to several interesting species of plants and animals.
The starting point are the settlements belonging to the cadastral territory of the municipality of Terchová, namely Biely potok (Hotel Diery) and Štefanová. An educational trail has been built in Dolný diery. Gorge Janosikove diery is accessible via attractive marked hiking trails with footbridges, ladders and chains. It can also be completed with children, however it is advised to prepare in advance. Some ladders reach a height of 12 to 15 m, it can slip, so it is good to consider the fitness and readiness of the whole group.
In winter, the waterfalls and water flowing from the rocks freeze and thus create a beautiful ice kingdom, which is an unrepeatable experience. A certain part of the gorge is also accessible in the winter, mainly thanks to the ongoing reconstruction and tracing of the hiking trail since 2013. It is the section of Dolné diery from Hotel Diery on Biely Potok to the crossing of Podžiar and back. The Upper part Horné diery are not officially closed, but for safety reasons it is strongly recommended to go there only with a guide and with the right equipment. Frozen waterfalls and every trickle of water flowing down the rocks as well as the beautiful snowy scenery are definitely worth a perfect tip for a trip and are an unforgettable experience... In winter, ladders and paths are often covered with ice, so it is necessary to use crampons. which you can also borrow, e.g. in the Diery hotel.
As is the case in Slovakia, also Janosikove diery do not have an established institution that would take care of them. Inspection and routine repairs of footbridges and routes are handled by HZS Terchová. All other reconstructions and repairs were and are the initiative of local civic associations with the support of entrepreneurs. Currently, the civic association JÁNOŠÍKOVE DIERY o. z.. takes care of the maintenance tasks.