Around Jánokyho kúria: day trips, Gothic churches and nature

Jánokyho kúria is a great base for exploring the region, getting to know its history or taking long walks through the countryside.

A view of a village with a church in a valley, surrounded by wooded hills in autumn light

Gothic Road (Gemer and Malohont circuit)

Medieval churches with precious frescoes and other monuments that can be visited on short trips from the manor.

  • Rimavská Baňa, Church of St John the Baptist

    ~10 km

    A Gothic single-nave church from the 13th century with precious medieval frescoes inside and a unique painted wooden ceiling.

  • Rimavské Brezovo, Church of St Ladislaus

    ~12 km

    Another Gothic church of Gemer, right next to Rimavská Baňa. It holds unique frescoes from around 1400, including the well-known fresco of St Ladislaus in battle.

  • Kraskovo, Evangelical Lutheran church

    ~18 km

    One of the jewels of the Gothic Road. Originally a Gothic church from the 13th century, it stands in a quiet spot in nature and its interior is decorated with exceptionally well-preserved biblical frescoes of international importance.

  • Šivetice, Rotunda of St Margaret

    ~20 – 25 km

    A Romanesque rotunda from the 13th century, one of the largest of its kind in Central Europe.

  • Ochtinská Aragonite Cave and surroundings

    ~35 km

    A natural wonder with aragonite decoration, right in the heart of the Gothic Road between the villages of Štítnik and Hrádok. Nearby you will find more Gothic churches and Štítnik castle.

  • Krásnohorské Podhradie and Krásna Hôrka

    ~50 km

    The landmark of southern Gemer, the medieval Krásna Hôrka castle. Nearby is the Betliar manor with a beautiful park for walks, part of the wider Gothic Road circuit.

Lookouts and quick stops

Nearby destinations for a few hours.

  • Maginhrad lookout tower

    ~11 km

    A 16-metre wooden lookout tower on Maginhrad hill, between Nižný and Vyšný Skálnik. It offers a panoramic view of the Cerová vrchovina highlands and the Rimava basin.

  • Divín castle and Zichy manor

    ~24 km

    The ruins of a medieval castle above the village of Divín, right by the Ružiná reservoir. A good spot for a calm, easy walk.

Muránska planina plateau

A national park with wild karst nature, deep valleys and views. Direction east and north-east.

  • Tisovec and the cog railway

    ~30 km

    A small town on the edge of the plateau, from where a unique cog railway (zubačka) runs to the Zbojská saddle. Above Tisovec stands the limestone crag Hradová with fine views.

  • Muráň castle and Veľká lúka

    ~40 – 45 km

    The castle ruins stand on the Cigánka crag. On the nearby Veľká lúka meadow Norik horses (Muráň horses) graze. A nature trail leads from the village of Muráň to the castle; the walk takes about 1.5 – 2 hours.

  • Ground squirrel meadow, Biele Vody

    ~45 km

    A popular meadow near Muráň where you can see wild ground squirrels up close. You can bring them sunflower seeds.

Látky and the Veporské vrchy hills

A picturesque mountain area full of meadows, forests and deep valleys with a scattered-hamlet character. Direction west and north.

  • Látky, recreation area and hamlets

    ~30 – 35 km

    A mountain area reached via Kokava nad Rimavicou and Utekáč. Beautiful scenery, clean air, quiet and ideal conditions for long walks.

  • Zbojská saddle

    ~35 km

    A mountain saddle between the Muránska planina plateau and the Veporské vrchy hills. Here you will find the legendary Zbojská sheep farm (salaš) with Wallachian specialities and the Čertova rokľa ravine, secured with ladders.

Water and swimming

Refreshment on hot summer days.

  • Poltár town swimming pool

    ~6 km

    The nearest place to cool off, right in the district town.

  • Ružiná reservoir

    ~22 km

    One of the most popular reservoirs in the region. Good for summer swimming, water sports, relaxing by the water and walks along the shore.

Cycling routes

Ideas for trips in the saddle, from calm loops to demanding mountain routes.

  • Around Poltár and Hrnčiarska Ves

    local loops 11 – 28 km

    Quiet back roads and rolling terrain. A popular loop runs through Hrnčiarske Zalužany and Ožďany, or you can head towards Maginhrad.

  • Around Ružiná, the Halič loop

    ~52 km

    A wider loop through Kalinovo, Halič and the Ružiná reservoir. It combines paved roads with fine views of the surrounding landscape.

  • MTB routes on the Muránska planina plateau

    60+ km

    For mountain bike lovers. The big Muráň loop (Červená Skala, Veľká lúka, Muráň castle, Šumiac) will test your fitness in demanding forest terrain.

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