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Gýmeš Castle

Name: Gýmeš Castle
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Please check local regulations for: Chránená krajinná oblasť Ponitrie

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Location: Nitra, Slovakia

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1. Hrad Gýmeš loop from Kostoľany pod Tribečom

5.80km

01:53

260m

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

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2. Hrad Gýmeš – Gýmeš Ruins loop from Kostoľany pod Tribečom

5.87km

01:51

240m

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

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3. Gýmeš Castle loop from Jelenec

10.8km

03:12

310m

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

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Gerhard Mauerberger

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

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Robert R.

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.

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1. Hrad Gýmeš loop from Kostoľany pod Tribečom

2. Hrad Gýmeš – Gýmeš Ruins loop from Kostoľany pod Tribečom

3. Gýmeš Castle loop from Jelenec

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