SUMMARY There is a bug with multiple nested hidden folders while creating link with Dolphin. Link from: ~/.cache/ Link to: /run/media/$USER/STORAGE 2/Programs/Linux/.Cache/Wine/.cache/winetricks/ STEPS TO REPRODUCE 1. Go to ~/.cache/ 2. RMB - Create New - Basic Link to File or Directory... 3. Choose directory and try to open "Link to" directory OBSERVED RESULT You can open directory only up to: /run/media/$USER/STORAGE 2/Programs/Linux/.Cache/Wine EXPECTED RESULT You should open full path, which is: /run/media/$USER/STORAGE 2/Programs/Linux/.Cache/Wine/.cache/winetricks/ SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS Linux/KDE Plasma: Manjaro KDE (Stable) (available in About System) KDE Plasma Version: 5.18.5 KDE Frameworks Version: 5.70.0 Qt Version: 5.14.2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Obviously hidden folders was toggled, but i've tried to enable/disable it just to make sure...Nothing changes Seems that problem is with nested hidden folders, and this open dialog sees only first hidden folder.