Description
Not far from the village of Zlatno, on the wooded outcrop of the mountain of Tríbeč, there used to stand the Black Castle (orig. "Čierny hrad"), which protected mainly the sites of gold placer areas. Nowadays, only ruins, remains of masonry, outer ramparts and moat can be seen from this castle.
Black Castle belonged to Tekov County. Almost no records have been preserved from the history of the castle. Thanks to the archaeological research conducted in this area it is possible to assume its relatively short existence. It was built at the turn of the 13th and 14th century and disappeared somewhere at the turn of the 14th and 15th century.
Black Castle is a very pleasant place for easy hiking and relaxation in the lap of nature. Marked trail leads from the village Zlatno (about 3km). At first, it leads along the asphalt road and for the last 30 minutes, it is a bit more challenging as it is necessary to climb the hill by foot.
You may need some: accommodation district Zlaté MoravceMap
Tourist map (GPS 48.47397, 18.29266)
Google maps (Navigation)
Comments [0]
There are no comments. You can add comment or upload photos of this attraction.
Accommodation
Nearby things to do at Black Castle (Čierny hrad)
3.7 km
Bison Game Preserve
Zoology and botany
The oak forests near Topolčianki are the only place in Slovakia where you can admire the majestic European bison in direct contact with nature. Theseproud animals are the...
Topoľčianky
4.0 km
Greater Tribeč - 830 m asl
Hiking
The Tribeč mountain range is situated in the Fatra-Tatras region between the towns of Nitra, Partizánske and Zlaté Moravce. Its highest peak is Greater Tribeč towering at...
Kostoľany pod Tríbečom
6.5 km
Veľký Lysec - 547 m asl
Hiking
Part of the Tribeč mountain range is also a small hill of Veľký Lysec. Though, it is no kind of mohicane, it can boast of majestic rock crutches on the west side that wil...
Kostoľany pod Tríbečom
8.4 km
Private pond Žikava
Other attractions
We offer rest and relaxation by the water and the opportunity to catch fish in a nice environment near the village of Krásny Majer. Individuals and whole families have th...
Žikava
8.7 km
Gýmeš Castle
Castle ruins
The ruins of Gýmeš Castle are situated on the steep Dúň hill, about 5 km from the village of Jelenec. In the past, it was the center of the surrounding Gýmeš County (Hung...
Jelenec
9.1 km
Trout paradise
Other attractions
We offer you relaxation in beautiful natural scenery, on the main route Topoľčianky-Skýcov. The facility is located 2 km behind the entering board to Topoľčianky.
Catch ...
Topoľčianky
9.3 km
Studený hrad (Cold Castle)
Hiking
The Studený hrad (Cold Castle) is a place where an old wooden hillfort stood sometimes around the 11th century. There is no way to find it there today, because it has cea...
Jelenec
9.5 km
Ranch Y
Horses, riding
Ranch Y in the village of Solčany is a place where you will experience dynamism, grandeur, power, freedom, peace, grace and fun. It will enchant you with its rich offer o...
Solčany