District of Rožňava district, Region of Košice, Slovakia

Places to visit near Dobšiná

Dobšiná is a town in District of Rožňava district, Region of Košice, Slovakia, home to about 4,896 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 caves, 12 churches and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Veľký Radzim (7 km), Stratenská Jaskyňa (8 km) and Babiná (9 km).

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Dobšiná, Region of Košice
Dobšiná, District of Rožňava district, Region of Košice, Slovakia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dobšiná at a glance

Location
District of Rožňava district, Region of Košice, Slovakia
Population
about 4,896
Coordinates
48.8207° N, 20.3699° E
Places within 50 km
71 (71 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Dobšiná

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dobšiná: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dobšiná

175 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dobšiná. The closest is Veľký Radzim (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Veľký Radzim · viewpoint · District of Rožňava · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Babiná · viewpoint · District of Spišská Nová Ves · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Havrania Skala · viewpoint · District of Rožňava · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Ondrejisko · viewpoint · District of Rožňava · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Veľká Knola · viewpoint · District of Spišská Nová Ves · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Borovniak · viewpoint · District of Rožňava · ~12 km · Must-see

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Caves near Dobšiná

35 caves within 100 km of Dobšiná. The closest is Stratenská Jaskyňa (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Dobšiná

27 churches within 100 km of Dobšiná. The closest is Evanjelický A. V. Kostol (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dobšiná

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dobšiná. The closest is Kláštorisko (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dobšiná

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dobšiná. The closest is Slovak Paradise National Park (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dobšiná

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dobšiná. The closest is Nové Štrbské Pleso (50 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Dobšiná

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dobšiná
  2. 7 km Veľký Radzim · viewpoint, District of Rožňava
  3. 12 km Stratenská Jaskyňa · cave, District of Rožňava
  4. 1 km Dobšinská Ice Cave · cave, District of Rožňava
  5. 5 km Havrania Skala · viewpoint, District of Rožňava
  6. 14 km Babiná · viewpoint, District of Spišská Nová Ves
  7. 9 km Back to Dobšiná

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From travellers near Dobšiná

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How to reach Dobšiná

    All places near Dobšiná by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dobšiná by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints20175Veľký Radzim (7 km)
    Caves1835Stratenská Jaskyňa (8 km)
    Churches1227Evanjelický A. V. Kostol (23 km)
    Forts & heritage919Kláštorisko (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens611Slovak Paradise National Park (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs111Nové Štrbské Pleso (50 km)
    Waterfalls36Veľký Kyseľ (16 km)
    Museums12Múzeum TANAPu (49 km)
    Other attractions11Slavošovský Tunel (20 km)
    Treks01Kasprowy Wierch (Stacja Kolejki) - Kolejka Krzesełkowa Gąsienicowa (Stacja Dolna) (67 km)
    Buddhist sites01Klasztor Albertynów Na Śpiącej Górze (72 km)

    Dobšiná: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dobšiná?

    Veľký Radzim (viewpoint, about 7 km), Stratenská Jaskyňa (cave, about 8 km), Babiná (viewpoint, about 9 km), Dobšinská Ice Cave (cave, about 9 km), Havrania Skala (viewpoint, about 10 km), Ondrejisko (viewpoint, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dobšiná?

    71 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 caves, 12 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dobšiná?

    Veľký Radzim, about 7 km by road; Babiná (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Dobšiná?

    Stratenská Jaskyňa, about 8 km by road; Dobšinská Ice Cave (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dobšiná?

    Evanjelický A. V. Kostol, about 23 km by road; Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dobšiná?

    Start in Dobšiná, visit Veľký Radzim, then Stratenská Jaskyňa, then Dobšinská Ice Cave, then Havrania Skala, then Babiná, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dobšiná?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Dobšiná

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dobšiná’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Dobšiná on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.