Things to do and tourist attractions in Smolník and surroundings
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
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
4.0 km
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
7.4 km
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
10.2 km
Hussite church in Lúčka
Castle ruins
The church was built on a hill in the 13th century. Later it was fortified with stone wall and watchtower during the operation of John Jiskra of Brandýs. The church was t...
Lúčka
10.3 km
Kováčová water mill
Museums and history
We invite you to a interesting tour of the water mill, which originally belonged to the Andrássy family from Krásná Hôrka. Take a look at the original equipment and see h...
Kováčová
10.3 km
Lookout tower on Kloptaň Hill
Lookouts
THE LOOKOUT TOWER ITSELF IS CURRENTLY INACCESSIBLE DUE TO DISTURBED STATICS. HOWEVER, YOU CAN ADMIRE THE SURROUNDING ADDITION.
Volovské Hills near the town of Gelnica re...
Mníšek nad Hnilcom
11.1 km
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
12.2 km
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
12.3 km
Na skale Lookout - 670 m asl
Hiking
When you say Zádiel, every tourist will imagine the beautiful Zádielská Valley, which reaches a depth of up to 300 m, a length of 3 km, and ranks among the most massive a...
Zádiel
12.8 km
Hájske Waterfalls
Waterfalls
Beautiful Hájske Waterfalls, also called Hlboký jarok (Deep Gutter), are located in the karst gorge Hájska Valley. The Hájska Valley is entered through the village of Háj...
Háj
13.0 km
Krásna Hôrka Castle - in reconstruction
Castles, chateaus, mansions
Krásna Hôrka Castle is closed since March 10, 2012 due to reconstruction works.
The picturesque Gemer area in the very heart of Slovakia boasts of an unprecedented cultu...
Krásnohorské Podhradie
13.1 km
Bukovec Hill - 1127 m asl
Hiking
Bukovec Hill is a perfect view point, which also offers quiet and interesting hiking. It is located between the villages of Švedlár and Poráč. Although its altitude reach...
Švedlár
13.3 km
Cukrová Homoľa (Sugarloaf Mountain)
Hiking
The pearl of the Slovak Karst in Zádielská Valley rises to the heights in the form of a massive rock tower called Cukrová Homoľa (Sugarloaf Mountain). This obelisk stands...
Zádiel
13.5 km
Andrássy's Picture Gallery
Museums and history
Andrássy's Picture Gallery in Krásnohorské Podhradie was built by Dionysus Andrássy in 1908-1909, the owner of the beautiful Krásna Hôrka estate, in order to place his va...
Krásnohorské Podhradie
13.7 km
Andrássy Mausoleum
Museums and history
The Andrássy Mausoleum is an extremely valuable monument of Art Nouveau architecture and sculpture. It is located in a quiet and picturesque area of Krásnohorské Podhradi...
Krásnohorské Podhradie
13.7 km
Hrhovský Waterfall
Waterfalls
The village of Hrhov can boast of a unique gem of Slovak nature. In the heart of this village, the water of the Hrhovský waterfall rushes. It is the largest and most powe...
Hrhov
14.2 km
Angel statue in Háj
Other attractions
Slovakia and Slovak nature are beautiful and full of charming places, monuments, but also curiosities that you can not find anywhere else in the world. One of them is als...
Háj
14.4 km
Educational trail Zádielská Gulley
Hiking
National Nature Reserve of Zádielská Gulley is a monumental karst gulley with length of 3 km. It is located in Zádielská valley near the village Zádiel.
The length of th...
Zádiel
14.8 km
Ski Resort of Nálepkovo - Krečno
Skiing
In the area of the ski resort of Nálepkovo - Krečno, there is 1 ski lift. Slopes with moderate difficulty are particularly suitable for beginner skiers and are artificial...
Nálepkovo
15.7 km
Ski Resort of Poráč - Brodok
Skiing
The Ski resort of Poráč - Brodok is about 18 km far from the town of Spišská Nová Ves. It offers good skiing for beginners as well as possibilities for improving the skii...
Spišská Nová Ves
16.6 km
Turniansky Castle
Castle ruins
The ruins of the Turniansky Castle are located on the karst hill above the village of Turňa nad Bodvou. The documents state the year 1357 as the year of building the cast...
Turňa nad Bodvou
16.8 km
Krásnohorská Cave UNESCO
Caves
A unique natural creation located below the surface of the Slovak Karst is Krásnohorská Cave near the village of Krásnohorská Dlhá Lúka. This charming cave is included in...
Krásnohorská Dlhá Lúka
17.0 km
Gallery of the Mining Museum
Museums and history
On the Mining Squar, in the historical building of the burgher house from the 15th century, there is the Gallery of the Mining Museum.
There are regularly held short-ter...
Rožňava
17.0 km
Gallery of Mining Museum
Museums and history
The gallery is housed in a burgher's house in the center of Rožňava, whose origins go back to the end of the 15th century. This house is part of a terraced building on a ...
Rožňava
17.0 km
Late-Renaissance Watchtower
Museums and history
An inseparable dominant of the historical center of Rožňava is the late Renaissance watchtower. It was built during the Turkish threat in 1643-1654 on the site of the ori...
Rožňava
17.1 km
Betliar Mansion
Castles, chateaus, mansions
Seven kilometers from the mining town of Rožňava, there is the picturesque village of Betliar, which boasts of a magnificent manor house with original furnishings and col...
Betliar
17.4 km
Historical exhibition of the Mining Museum
Museums and history
In the very heart of Rožňava is the historical exposition of the mining museum, which is located in the attractive building of the former Marko manufactory for the produc...
Rožňava
17.6 km
Sentinel - Mining Experience Center
Museums and history
The Sentinel Adventure Center was created by the reconstruction of the buildings of Mining Museum in Rožňava. Its premises include Exposition of mining and metallurgy of ...
Rožňava
17.7 km
Pálenica Hill - 1115 m asl
Hiking
Pálenica is a hill situated in the north of Volovské Hills, west of the town of Nálepkovo.
The hill is also popularly known as "dispersed rock". This designation is deri...
Hnilčík
