Experiences in Muránska planina and Gemer

Looking for hiking combined with history, stunning views, ground squirrels and wooden giants, all just minutes away by car or on foot? Come to Muránska planina – Penzión u Sysľa is a great base for all your adventures!

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Muráň CastleTop experience
Castles and history

Muráň Castle

A legendary 13th-century castle on a steep rock above Muráň with views as far as Revúca.

  • Getting there from the guesthouse: 3 km · 5 minutes by car
  • Season: All year round
  • Where: Muráň
  • Who for: Suitable for children
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  1. Penzión u SysľaMuráň 1, 049 01 MuráňBook (opens in a new window)
  2. Details: Muráň Castle
  3. Details: Sysľovisko
  4. Details: Obrovisko
  5. Details: Litterra Interactive Museum
  6. Details: Muránska planina
  7. Details: Šťavica mineral spring
  8. Details: Museum of the First Slovak Grammar School
  9. Details: Miková reservoir
  10. Details: Predná hora
  11. Details: Gothic Road
  12. Details: Gemer Links
  13. Details: Železník viewpoint
  14. Details: Ochtinská Aragonite Cave
  15. Details: Štítnik Water Castle
  16. Details: Little Bats Educational Trail
  17. Details: Horse-drawn carriage ride
  18. Details: Hviezdojed – the journey to the wizard
Trip tips

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  • Muránska planinaNature and hiking7 km · 10 minutes by car

    Muránska planina

    A national park of rocky slopes, mountain meadows and more than 310 kilometres of trails.

    Muránska planinaSuitable for children
  • Šťavica Mineral SpringNature and hiking12 km · 15 minutes by car

    Šťavica Mineral Spring

    A spring of tasty mineral water near Tisovec, with a children's playground and wooden sculptures.

    TisovecSuitable for children
  • Museum of the First Slovak Grammar SchoolCastles and history10 km · 15 minutes by car

    Museum of the First Slovak Grammar School

    A place where the history of the Slovak nation was written, with a permanent exhibition and a small café.

    Revúca
  • Miková reservoirNature and hiking16 km · 20 minutes by car

    Miková reservoir

    Still waters and a gorgeous sunset for a pleasant stroll.

    Mokrá LúkaSuitable for children
  • Predná horaNature and hiking7,5 km · 10 minutes by car

    Predná hora

    A corner of the region made for hiking and walks in nature.

    Muránska HutaSuitable for children
  • Gothic RoadCastles and history34 km · 45 minutes by car

    Gothic Road

    Gothic churches with original wall paintings and precious altars.

    Štítnik and surroundings
  • Gemer ConnectorsCastles and history21 km · 30 minutes by car

    Gemer Connectors

    An unfinished railway with tunnels and a viaduct, on which a train never ran.

    MagnezitovceSuitable for children
  • Železník ViewpointNature and hiking18 km · 25 minutes by car

    Železník Viewpoint

    A rest area under mighty oaks with a view of the Revúca Highlands.

    SirkSuitable for children
  • Ochtinská Aragonite CaveNature and hiking28 km · 35 minutes by car

    Ochtinská Aragonite Cave

    A UNESCO-listed world unique, with aragonite decoration you will not find anywhere else.

    OchtináSuitable for children
  • Water Castle in ŠtítnikCastles and history34 km · 45 minutes by car

    Water Castle in Štítnik

    A medieval castle of the famous Bebek family in nearby Štítnik.

    Štítnik
  • Little Bats Educational TrailNature and hiking23 km · 30 minutes by car

    Little Bats Educational Trail

    A path to the mine workings where colonies of seven thousand bats live.

    RákošSuitable for children
  • Carriage ride across Muránska planinaFor families with children7 km · 10 minutes by car

    Horse-drawn carriage ride

    A romantic carriage ride, or a sleigh ride in winter, across Veľká lúka. Please book your date in advance on the national park website.

    Veľká lúka, Muránska planinaSuitable for children
  • Hviezdojed – the quest for the wizardFor families with children11 km · 15 minutes by car

    Hviezdojed – the quest for the wizard

    A fairy-tale mobile game in the centre of Revúca for children aged 3 and over: 26 tasks, about 55 minutes and a gift at the end.

    Revúca, town centreSuitable for children
  • Not sure where to go?

    At the guesthouse reception we will gladly suggest a trip to suit the weather, the season and your children's ages.

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Penzión u Sysľa · Muráň

Stay in the heart of Muránska planina

Have breakfast in the morning, head out to the castle, the ground squirrels or the plateau, and return to the warmth of the guesthouse in the evening.

Contact

Where to find us

Penzión u Sysľa

Muráň 1, 049 01 Muráň

Restaurant opening hours

Monday to Thursday, Sunday
7.00 – 21.00
Friday and Saturday
7.00 – 22.00

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