Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Castles

Slovakia
Nitra

Gýmeš Castle

Highlight • Castle

Gýmeš Castle

Recommended by 19 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Chránená krajinná oblasť Ponitrie

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Routes here

    Best Hikes to Gýmeš Castle

    5.0

    (3)

    49

    hikers

    1. Hrad Gýmeš loop from Kostoľany pod Tribečom

    5.80km

    01:53

    260m

    260m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Easy

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Easy

    3.0

    (1)

    2

    hikers

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Tips

    July 25, 2024

    The majestic ruins of Gýmeš Castle, once the ancestral home of the Forgáčov family, are still the dominant feature of Upper Požitavia. The walls, which have been rebuilt many times, document the eventful history of the castle grounds and are a fine example of the continuous architectural development of the castle from late Romanesque architecture to the Baroque.
    The first written mention of the castle dates back to 1253 in the deed of gift from King Bela IV, whereby Andrej Hunt-Poznan acquired the castle for his services.
    The Bohemian king was unable to take the castle in 1271 and 1273.
    Website: hradgymes.sk

    Translated by Google •

      April 3, 2019

      The late baroque architecture of the chapel is still recognizable above all through the segmentation of the walls with double pilasters and profile strips, which once carried the vault of the room.

      The ruin can be visited. However, due to the static situation, caution is advised. Stone and scree can be left at any time.

      gymes.sk

      Translated by Google •

        In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

        Sign up for free

        Details

        Informations

        Elevation 500 m

        Weather

        Powered by AerisWeather

        Today

        Tuesday 11 November

        6°C

        3°C

        0 %

        If you start your activity now...

        Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

        Most visited during

        January

        February

        March

        April

        May

        June

        July

        August

        September

        October

        November

        December

        Loading

        Location: Nitra, Slovakia

        Other Popular Places to Check Out

        Oponice Castle Ruins

        Explore
        RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
        Download the app
        Follow Us on Socials

        © komoot GmbH

        Privacy Policy