Things to do and tourist attractions in Slovenske rudohorie
Water Reservoir of Palcmanská Maša
Lakes and pools
The Palcmanská Maša reservoir could be also called a fairy-tale dam. It is located near the village of Dedinky, which is an important tourist center of the southern part ...
Dedinky
Dobšinská Ice Cave
Caves
Dobšinská Ice Cave is one of the most important ice caves in the world. It is included in the world's natural heritage. In the cave, you can see ice stalactites, stalagmi...
Stratená
Steam Cog Railway in Tisovec
Technical monuments
The cog railway Tisovec - Zbojská - Pohronská Polhora was established in 1896, especially for the needs of the developing metallurgical industry.
The railway was used fo...
Tisovec
Hekerova Hill - 1260 m asl
Hiking
The southwestern part of the Volovské Hills is rich in several distinctive and very attractive hills. One of them is Hekerová Hill, which rises above the village of Uhorn...
Smolník
Spa Štós
Lakes and pools
At the Slovak Karst in the picturesque surroundings of a mixed forest full of fragrant firs and spruces lies the Štós spa. They are known worldwide because they treat the...
Štós
Volovec - Skalisko - 1293 m asl
Hiking
The largest mountain complex of the Slovak Ore Mountains is the Volovské Hills, which are very popular among tourists. Their part near the town of Rožňava consists of abo...
Čučma
Hradová - 887 asl
Hiking
Tisovská Hradová is one of the most significant landscapes in the surroundings of Tisovec. This massive limestone hilltop with numerous caves has provided people with a s...
Tisovec
Kohút Hill - 1409 m asl
Hiking
The surroundings of the town of Revúca are formed by several hills that attract tourists. However, the most prominent of them is definitely the Kohút Hill, which is also ...
Muránska Zdychava
Úhorná Water Reservoir
Lakes and pools
The beautiful water reservoir Úhorná, also called Uhornianske Lake, is located in the arms of the Volovské Hills. It was built in the 18th century on the Smolník Brook an...
Smolník
Etelka Smelting Plant
Museums and history
Etelka is the iron heart of Gemer. The blast furnace was built in 1867 by Count Emanuel Andrássy, who named it after his mother. Thanks to the steelworks, iron production...
Nižná Slaná
Hamor in Medzev
Museums and history
The eastern Slovak town of Medzev and its close surroundings was one of the most productive areas in metal processing in the past. The tradition of ironmongery and smithe...
Medzev
Skorušina Ski Lift
Skiing
Ski lifts are situated on the northern slopes of the Železná brána (Iron Gate Hill). They are loosely connected to each other and with their common length of 1.2 km they ...
Klenovec
Klenovský Vepor - 1338 m asl
Hiking
Klenovský Vepor, the most prominent peak of the Veporské Hills, is a traditional destination for rocky tourists as well as occasional hikers or mountain bikers. Although ...
Klenovec
Zlatý stôl (Golden table) - 1322 m asl
Hiking
The highest peak of the Volovské vrchy Mountains, the Zlatý stôl (Golden table), rises above the picturesque villages of Stará Voda, Henclová, Úhorná and Smolník. Its mys...
Švedlár
Icehouse of the Count in Vlachovo
Museums and history
On the outskirts of the village of Vlachovo, in the local forest, preserved the historically valuable area of the former Andrássy mansion with the rest of the otherwise l...
Vlachovo
Andrássy mansion
Castles, chateaus, mansions
The pride of the village Vlachovo is Andrassy mansion, which stands out at the entrance to the village in the direction of Rožňava. The one-storey Classicist mansion is t...
Vlachovo
The first Slovak grammar school
Museums and history
The town of Revúca is a cradle of the formation of the modern Slovak nation as well as an important center of the development of the Slovak standard language in the Hodža...
Revúca
Radzim - 991 m asl
Hiking
The dominant feature of the upper Gemer region is the limestone massif of Radzim belonging to Stolické Hills. The Radzim massif is not very popular with tourists and is m...
Brdárka
Čertova dolina (Devils's Valley)
Hiking
If you're looking for mysterious natural corners, we have a great tip for you. Čertova dolina (Devil's Valley) is a hidden nature reserve, often called a small Slovak Par...
Tisovec
Tŕstie Hill - 1121 m asl
Hiking
Tŕstie is a mountain massif with a distinct peak of the same name, which rises to a height of 1121 m above sea level. The Tŕstie Hill represents a majestic dominant tower...
Tisovec
Swimming pool in Revúca
Lakes and pools
Swimming pool in Revúca offers recreation, relaxation and water fun only during the summer season. There are 2 swimming pools:
- 33-meter swimming pool
- 15-meter children...
Revúca
Groundhog meadow
Zoology and botany
Many visitors to the Muránska plain National Park automatically associate the phrases "meadow full of groundhogs" or "groundhog meadow" with the location of Biele vody ne...
Muráň
Slavošovský and Koprášsky Tunnel
Technical monuments
The construction of an alternative line to Slavošovce was started in 1941. The reason was the affiliation of the southern Slovak territories to Hungary after the Vienna A...
Slavošovce
Lookout Tower in Zbojská Saddle
Lookouts
The dominating feature of the Zbojská saddle is a magnificent lookout tower revolving around the folk architecture. The perfect rural atmosphere is enhanced by the ubiqui...
Pohronská Polhora
Vyšná Slaná Ski Resort
Skiing
The Vyšná Slaná - Július Ski Resort is located near the village of Dobšiná close to the Radzim cottage. The resort has 2 ski lifts with a capacity of 1200 persons / hour ...
Vyšná Slaná
Educational Trail Jasov Rock
Hiking
If you are looking for an unpretentious hike in which you can relax and crown it with beautiful views,make sure to follow the footsteps of the Eductaional Trail Jasov Roc...
Jasov
Jasov Cave
Caves
Do you know which cave was the first to be made available to public in Slovakia? This primacy belongs to Jasov Cave. It is said that one of the Premonstratensian monks in...
Jasov
Stolica - 1476 m asl
Hiking
Stolica Hill is the highest hill in the Stolické Mountains. It is characterized by gradually rising, wide and massive mountain ridges, covered by vast meadows, which grad...
Čierna Lehota
Muráň Castle
Castle ruins
The third highest located castle in Slovakia is situated on the Cigánka Boulder on the outskirts of the untouched nature of the Muránska Plain.
What is today a castle ru...
Muráň
Ruins of Jasov Castle
Castle ruins
In the beautiful surroundings of the Slovak Karst National Park, near the village of Jasov, right on a distinctive reef called Jasov Rock, there are ruins of Jasov Castle...
Jasov
