Hnilec River
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Hnilec | |
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Hnilec river on the Palcmanská Máša dam | |
Origin | Low Tatra (Kráľova hoľa hill) |
Mouth | Margecany |
Basin countries | Slovakia |
Length | 88.9 km |
Avg. discharge | 8.1 m³/s |
Basin area | 654 km² |
The Hnilec (Hungarian: Gölnic), German: Göllnitz) is a river in Slovakia. Its source is located below the Kráľova hola hill. It flows into the Hornád river near Margecany. The Palcmanská Maša dam is located on the river near Dobšiná. Places of interest along the river include the Dobšinská Ice Cave and the Slovak Paradise.