Hnilec (river)

Hnilec
Hnilec river on the Palcmanská Máša dam
Country	Slovakia
Basin features
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°E / 48.8878; 21.0109Coordinates: 48°53′16″N 21°00′39″E / 48.8878°N 21.0109°E / 48.8878; 21.0109
Progression	Hornád→ Sajó→ Tisza→ Danube→ Black Sea
Basin size	654 km2 (253 sq mi)
Physical characteristics
Length	88.9 km (55.2 mi)
Discharge	Average rate: 8.1 m3/s (290 cu ft/s)

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.