{"id":1393,"date":"2026-03-09T02:41:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T01:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vodnymlynkovacova.sk\/?page_id=1393"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:52:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:52:27","slug":"attractions-in-the-surroundings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vodnymlynkovacova.sk\/en\/atrakcie-v-okoli\/","title":{"rendered":"Attractions near the Kov\u00e1\u010dov\u00e1 Water Mill"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Attractions near the Kov\u00e1\u010dov\u00e1 Water Mill<\/span><\/h2>\n

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You are in the heart of the Slovak Karst<\/b> \u2013 a landscape of gorges, plateaus, viewpoints, and stories. After visiting the Kov\u00e1\u010dov\u00e1 Water Mill<\/b>, you can enjoy a beautiful trip in the surrounding area \u2013 on foot, by bicycle, or by car.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u010cremo\u0161n\u00e1 Valley
\n<\/b><\/span>The quiet valley of the \u010cremo\u0161n\u00e1 stream has a unique atmosphere. For centuries, water has shaped the landscape here \u2013 and thanks to it, several mills and ironworks once operated in the valley. The valley is perfect for exploring nature and enjoying a relaxing trip near the mill.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Our tip:<\/b><\/span> The valley is ideal to explore by bicycle \u2013 an easy route through beautiful countryside. The area is considered one of the cleanest in Slovakia, with no factories or industrial pollution.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Drnava<\/b><\/span>
\nDrnava is a village with a rich mining and metallurgical history, mainly known thanks to the former Andr\u00e1ssy Ironworks - only the building next to the football field has been preserved to this day. Also worth seeing in the village is a summer oak tree with a stated age of around 300 years, which was awarded the title of Tree of the Year in 2020, and the Dionysus adit is nearby.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Our tip:<\/b><\/span> Take a short walk to the Dion\u00fdz adit and the old oak tree in Drnava.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Drie\u0148ovec (Kov\u00e1\u010dov\u00e1)
\n<\/b><\/span>From the picturesque village of Kov\u00e1\u010dov\u00e1 you can see the impressive rocky cliff of Drie\u0148ovec. The <\/span>Drienovec hill<\/b><\/span> (804 m above sea level) on the Horn\u00fd vrch plateau is an excellent destination for nature and history lovers.\nIn prehistoric times, a hillfort stood here, and later a small medieval fortress known as Devil\u2019s Castle (\u010certov hrad). The site had strategic importance, guarding the old trade routes leading through the \u010cremo\u0161n\u00e1 valley and across the Slovak Karst.\nThe fortress disappeared in the 14th century, when its defensive role was gradually taken over by Kr\u00e1sna H\u00f4rka Castle.\nNearby you can also find the Vetern\u00e1 Abyss, about 120 meters deep.\nAccording to local tradition, King B\u00e9la IV found refuge here after the Battle of the Slan\u00e1 River in 1241.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Our tip:<\/b><\/span> A great trip on foot or by bicycle \u2013 either around Drie\u0148ovec or up to the plateau with views of Kr\u00e1sna H\u00f4rka Castle.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Hussite Church (L\u00fa\u010dka)
\n<\/b><\/span>This site is the ruin of an early Gothic fortified church from the 13th century, located above the village of L\u00fa\u010dka.\nIt received its name from the Hussite troops, who occupied it in the 15th century and turned it into a small fortress.\nThe church ruins are freely accessible and, thanks to their hilltop location, offer a romantic atmosphere and beautiful views of the \u010cremo\u0161n\u00e1 valley.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Our tip:<\/b><\/span> From the water mill, the Hussite church is about a one-hour walk.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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B\u00f4rka
\n<\/b><\/span>The plateaus of the Slovak Karst have a special charm \u2013 open landscapes, silence, and wide views.\nFrom the hill above B\u00f4rka toward Z\u00e1diel you can take a trip to Sne\u017en\u00e1 Diera, Bor\u010dianska Plateau, and Havrania Rock, where you will enjoy spectacular panoramic views.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Our tip:<\/b><\/span> Perfect for hiking or cycling.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Z\u00e1diel Gorge<\/b><\/span>
\nOne of the most beautiful valleys in the Slovak Karst, famous for its dramatic cliffs, narrow gorges, and scenic hiking trails.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Our tip:<\/b><\/span> For an unusual experience, try the viewpoints from above the gorge \u2013 the trail begins near the chapel above B\u00f4rka.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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