Krásnohorská Dlhá Lúka: Hotel, Cave and History

Krásnohorská jaskyňa is listed as a unique natural formation on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List. Its underground watercourse is 520 metres long, from the spring outlet to Marikino jazero. As part of guided tours, the cave can be visited with experienced guides and complete caving equipment. The tour leads to Kvapeľ rožňavských jaskyniarov, a 34-metre-high stalactite column.

Getting around

The route to the Horný-vrch plateau is moderately difficult and ends at the bus stop and car park in Krásnohorská Dlhá Lúka in the Rožňava District. A yellow-marked hiking trail also passes through the village; it begins in Rožňava and ends at the Škridlový košiar signpost on the Silická planina plateau at an elevation of 540 metres. Another yellow-marked hiking trail leads from Krásnohorská Dlhá Lúka to the Škridlový košiar signpost at an elevation of 540 metres. From there, a green-marked hiking trail runs via the Pod dievčenskou skalou signpost at an elevation of 660 metres to the Dievčenská skala viewpoint at an elevation of 660 metres.

History

The Andrássy Mansion was built by Count Juraj IV. Andráši as a Neoclassical U-shaped building. A marble commemorative plaque on the façade of the former Andrássy Mansion recalls that Count Dionýz Andráši was born there on 18 November 1835.

The Catholic Church of St. George was originally a Baroque building dating from 1754 and was rebuilt twice in the Neo-Gothic style. Several farmhouses from the late 19th and early 20th centuries have been preserved in Krásnohorská Dlhá Lúka. A chapel was built and consecrated in 1748 to commemorate the apparition of the Virgin Mary before two local girls. The Jaskyne Slovenského krasu educational trail includes five information panels and an introductory panel at Krásna Hôrka Castle.

Crafts

Remeselnícky Dom serves as a fully equipped creative workshop and exhibition space for presenting and selling original handcrafted products. At Dom Remesiel, visitors can view various handcrafted products and learn about traditional crafts under the guidance of experienced master craftspeople.

During part of the summer, including July and August, bread-baking demonstrations take place once a week at Remeselnícky Dom in a historic outdoor oven. From April to October, an antiques and crafts market is held there every fourth Sunday.

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More destinations

For further travel planning, you can also choose Rejdová, Jovice, Stratená, Brzotín, Dobšiná, Čierna Lehota, Dedinky and Drnava.

Return to the overarching travel overview: Rožňava.