The immediate surroundings of the Carthusian Monastery in Červený Kláštor (Red Monastery) offer a wide range of interesting places and attractions well worth visiting.

One of the most popular experiences is a traditional wooden raft trip down the Dunajec River to the village of Lesnica. Several rafting companies operate in the area.

More information is available at:

https://www.pltnictvo.eu/
http://pltnictvo.eu.sk/
http://1-pltnicka.sk/

Hiking enthusiasts should not miss the ascent to Trzy Korony (Three Crowns, 982 m above sea level), one of the most iconic peaks of the Pieniny Mountains on the Polish side of the Dunajec River. The trail starts in the centre of Červený Kláštor, crosses the pedestrian footbridge into Poland, continues through the village of Sromowce Niżne, and leads to the summit with its panoramic viewing platform. From there, visitors can enjoy spectacular views of the Dunajec River Gorge, the Carthusian Monastery, and the surrounding Pieniny Mountains.

Route details can be found at: http://www.pieniny.sk/ciele/tkoruny/tkoruny.html

If you prefer an easier walk, an excellent option is the approximately 2.5-hour trail leading from the monastery along the Dunajec River to the point near Lesnica where the river finally leaves Slovakia and enters Poland. The Dunajec River Gorge is one of the most beautiful parts of the Pieniny National Park and can be explored on foot, by bicycle, or, in favourable winter conditions, on cross-country skis.

More information is available at: http://pienap.sopsr.sk/

After an active day, you can enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. Besides staying overnight in the monastery rooms once inhabited by the Carthusian monks, you can also visit the Červený Kláštor – Smerdžonka Spa. Both the Carthusians and the Camaldolese cultivated medicinal herbs, prepared herbal remedies, and cared for the sick. They were also among the first to use the local mineral spring for therapeutic purposes. Today, the spa continues this tradition by offering a wide range of wellness and therapeutic treatments.

More information is available at: https://kupelecks.sk/

The Červený Kláštor Museum is a member of the Tatras – Spiš – Pieniny Regional Tourism Organisation, which brings together the region’s leading tourism service providers. If you are planning to explore the Tatras, Spiš and the Pieniny Mountains in greater detail, you will find plenty of ideas for trips, attractions and events at:  www.tatryspispieniny.sk