Hnilec (river)

Hnilec
Hnilec river on the Palcmanská Máša dam
Location
Country	Slovakia
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Low Tatras (Kráľova hoľa hill)
Mouth
• location	Hornád near Margecany
• coordinates	48.8878°N 21.0109°E / 48.8878; 21.0109
Length	91 km (57 mi)
Basin size	655 km2 (253 sq mi)
Discharge
• average	8.1 m3/s (290 cu ft/s)
Basin features
Progression	Hornád→ Sajó→ Tisza→ Danube→ Black Sea

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 Dobšiná Ice Cave and the Slovak Paradise. It is 91 km (57 mi) long and its basin size is 655 km² (253 sq mi).