Muráň: Castle, Karst Landscape and Cigánka Nature Reserve

Muráň combines castle history, rocks and open meadows with a landscape in which specific routes and regional connections play a role of their own.

Culture

Muráň Castle is located above the village of Muráň and is the third-highest castle in Slovakia. It is mentioned in writing as early as 1271 as “castrum Mvran”. The ruins of Muráň Castle are almost 360 metres long and 96 metres high.

Nature

The Cigánka rock rises 938 metres above sea level above Muráň. Cigánka, including the castle grounds, was declared a national nature reserve in 1984. More than 330 species of lichen grow on the castle walls, the rocks and the bark of trees in the nature reserve. Veľká lúka is the largest meadow on the karst plateau of Muránska planina. At the northern end of Veľká lúka stands a stud farm built in 1950. Horses are kept at Veľká lúka year-round under natural conditions and graze freely in the meadows of Muránska planina.

Hiking

The Muránsky hrad educational trail is 6.5 kilometres long and has a total elevation gain of 530 metres. It begins in Muráň; its first station is next to the municipal office. The Muránsky hrad educational trail is intended exclusively for pedestrians.

Practical Information

A reservation two days in advance with the municipal office in Muráň is required to visit the Múzeum Muráň. The Muránska strela tourist railway connects the square in Muráň with Sysľovisko.

Accommodation

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Other Local Pages

Other local pages: Tornal'a, Gemerská Ves, Kameňany, Muránska Huta, Muránska Dlhá Lúka, Ratková, Muránska Lehota, Skerešovo.

To the higher-level travel overview: Revúca District.