Hnilec (river)
Hnilec | |
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Hnilec river on the Palcmanská Máša dam | |
Country | Slovakia |
Physical characteristics | |
Main source | Low Tatras (Kráľova hoľa hill) |
River mouth |
Hornád near Margecany 48°53′16″N 21°00′39″E / 48.8878°N 21.0109°ECoordinates: 48°53′16″N 21°00′39″E / 48.8878°N 21.0109°E |
Length | 88.9 km (55.2 mi) |
Discharge |
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Basin features | |
Progression | Hornád→ Sajó→ Tisza→ Danube→ Black Sea |
Basin size | 654 km2 (253 sq mi) |
The Hnilec (Hungarian: Gölnic), German: Göllnitz) is a river in Slovakia. Its source is located below the Kráľova hoľa mountain, Low Tatras. 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.
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