Description
The village of Sokoľ is surrounded by an unobtrusive hill Hrádek, which is interesting in terms of history. It is here that the ruins of the medieval castle Sokoľ, which was probably built at the time of the expansion of stone castles in inaccessible terrains, are situated here. The castle probably disappeared in the middle of the 15th century, when it was demolished by the city of Košice.
Today, this site is almost completely engulfed in the forest and only here and there it is possible to see with the naked eye the remains of masonry with architectural details of the medieval castle or castle moat. The castle area is currently modified, with benches and there is a raised double cross. More information about the castle Sokó will offer tourists an installed information board.
Below the castle is the Castle Cave, whose length is about 27 meters. Probably it is for the most part artificially carved corridor, pointing approximately to the middle of the castle, under the tower. It is possible that it served as a cellar.
The easiest access to the ruins of the medieval castle is directly from the center of the village Sokoľ, where the visitor is directed by orange arrows from the bus stop to an about 6 km long nature trail.
You may need some: accommodation district Košice okolieMap
Tourist map (GPS 48.82595, 21.16557)
Google maps (Navigation)
Comments [2]
Irena Hutňanová • Nov 2021
„Veľmi pekná príroda. Ticho a pokoj. Cesta nie je náročná, ale chýba tam značenie.
Ešte sa tam vrátime v inom ročnom období.
“
Anonym • Mar 2021
„Bola som tam velmi sa mi tam pacilo este sa tam vratim cesta nie je narocna ale chybaju oznacenia inak je to super.“
Accommodation
Nearby things to do at Ruins of Sokoľ Castle
2.7 km
Jánošík's Bastion Lookout
Hiking
The largest city of Eastern Slovakia, Košice, is surrounded by beautiful Slovak Ore Mountains with very attractive localities and many natural beauties. One such location...
Veľká Lodina
4.7 km
Bokšovské Rocks - 810 m asl
Hiking
The Ružín Karst is rich in places that could be compared to the natural treasures of the Slovak Paradise by its beauty. These include the massive wooded hill of Bokšov so...
Veľká Lodina
4.7 km
Ruins of Kysak Castle
Castle ruins
Not far from the village of Kysak, right on the hill with the characteristic name "Hrad" (The Castle), are the ruins of the extinct Kysak Castle. It is a medieval castle,...
Kysak
5.4 km
Sivec - 781 m asl
Hiking
Although Sivec Hill is not one of the highest peaks, it is considered one of the best lookout hills. This limestone ridge, with a significant, sharp rocky cliff and adjac...
Malá Lodina
5.4 km
Swimming-pool in Košická Belá
Lakes and pools
In a pleasant and quiet environment, near the village of Košická Belá, there is a renewed summer swimming pool.
The swimming pool is part of the Garden Hotel, but is als...
Košická Belá
5.5 km
ZOO in Košice
Zoology and botany
The Košice Zoological Garden is the largest zoological garden in Slovakia with an area of 288 hectares. It is located in the natural environment of Čierna hora (Black Hil...
Košice - Kavečany
6.8 km
Sports and recreation center Jahodná
Lakes and pools
Sports and recreation center Jahodná is located in a nice mountain area just 15 km away from Košice. It is an ideal place for families with children. Jahodná offers relax...
Košice - Kavečany
6.9 km
Jahodná Ski Resort
Skiing
Jahodná Ski Resort is located about 15 km from Košice. There are 3 slopes of easy and medium difficulty with a total length of 1.4 km. 6 lifts in total are ready to serve...
Košice - Kavečany