Vršatec Castle Ruins
Vršatský hrad
The ruins of a cliff-top castle in the White Carpathians, forming a nature reserve with the surrounding limestone peaks. Suitable for a half-day hike.
Vršatec Castle was built on a limestone cliff at an elevation of about 800 meters. From the 13th century it guarded the mountain pass leading to Moravia. It was demolished in 1708, leaving only the ruined walls. The surrounding Vršatec Cliffs National Nature Reserve has rock viewpoints and footpaths. It takes about 30–40 minutes to walk up from Vršatec Village or a nearby parking lot. Admission is free. It lies about 25 km from Trenčín and requires a car to reach.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Trenčianske Teplice
- Veľká Skalka Monastery
- Roman Inscription of Trenčín
- M. A. Bazovský Gallery
- Trenčín Castle
- Peace Square (Mierové námestie)
- Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary
- Piarist Church of St Francis Xavier