The Divín Castle
he village Divín is situated next to the water reservoir Ružiná in south of central Slovakia. Ruins of the medieval Divín Castle can be seen above the village.
Dobročský prales (Primeval forest of Dobroč)
Nature Interest
NNM-Dobročský prales is one of the oldest conservation areas in Slovakia (since 1913). It inheres in absolute altitude of 700-1000 m above a sea-level and its area is 103.85 ha. The reason for its protection is the preservation of original forests that have been shaping for centuries. The development of Dobročský prales takes part in all stages (growing stage, optimum, destruction) and phases (reproduction and decline) that create characteristic image of the wildwood. The development cycle lasts four hundred years. The curiosity of primeval forest of Dobročský prales are trees and animals.
In 1998, the Bureau of ministers of the Council of Europe awarded this NNM a European diploma. NNM Dobročský prales is inaccessible for the public.
The visitors are only allowed to see the wildwood with professional tour operators. Excursion lasts cca 2 hours and leads over the excursion path by the border of the wildwood.
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Places Around
The Divín Castle
he village Divín is situated next to the water reservoir Ružiná in south of central Slovakia. Ruins of the medieval Divín Castle can be seen above the village.
The Muráň Castle
The Muráň Castle, one of the highest situated castles of Slovakia, was built as the royal sentry castle on top of the Cigánka cliff at the height of 935 m in the 13th century.
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