Nitrianske Rudno: Hotels and accommodations
The Nitrianske Rudno reservoir was built between 1951 and 1958 on the Nitrica River. It was originally constructed to supply water to the Nováky thermal power plant and chemical factories. The reservoir covers 89.7 hectares and has a total volume of 4.410 million cubic metres.
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Water
During the summer months, the Nitrianske Rudno reservoir offers opportunities for swimming, water sports, cultural events, concerts and auto-motorcycle gatherings. It is used by sport anglers during the fishing seasons. A nature trail around the reservoir provides information about the local flora, fauna and important habitats in the Strážovské vrchy and in protected Natura 2000 areas.
Nature
The Fraňa-Madva educational trail begins in Nitrianske Rudno and ends in Nitrianske Sučany. It leads through beech, pine and oak forests as well as meadows, and features rock formations with views of the Rudnianska Valley. In addition to Brložná Cave, the Fraňa-Madva Trail includes a short ascent secured with chains.
Mount Rokoš is located in the vicinity of Nitrianske Rudno, as is Čierny Vrch. Holý Vrch lies in the surroundings of Nitrianske Rudno, as does Okruhlý Vrch.
Culture
The Roman Catholic Church of Saints Andrej-Svorad and Benedict was built between 1804 and 1816 on the site of a wooden church destroyed by fire. A Lourdes grotto is located on the church grounds south of the entrance. The Fraňa-Madva monument was also erected there in 1925. The Church of Svätý Vendelín and the Church of Púšť are also located in the vicinity of Nitrianske Rudno.
The DĽH spod Rokoša performs songs from Upper Nitra and focuses particularly on the Rudnianska Valley. The Rokôška folklore ensemble has maintained its folklore work since 1986 and regularly performs at folklore events in the region and beyond. Folk customs, traditions and traditional crafts are preserved in Nitrianske Rudno through various events.
History
Horný kaštieľ, also known as Javorčekeje dom, is considered the oldest house in Nitrianske Rudno. The locality is associated with a mining tradition. Fraňa Madva studied botany and collected and researched medicinal plants; he was widely sought after as a folk healer.
The traditional Fraňa-Madva March took place for the 29th time in 2026 and led to Madvova studnička. The 2026 edition of the traditional Fraňa-Madva March led from the area of Madvova studnička to Nitrianske Sučany and was 11.7 kilometres long. Motocross races for the mayor's cup were held in the Kaňová area in 2024 and 2026.
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