Uhorské: Forests, Reservoir and History

Uhorské lies in the southern part of the Slovak Ore Mountains, in the valley of the Uhorštiansky Stream. The Stolické vrchy section of the same mountain range is nearby. Forests, a reservoir and traces of historic construction and craftsmanship reflect different aspects of the municipality. They offer clear starting points for planning a trip: landscapes and wildlife sit alongside the history of a mill, church, manor house and woodworking.

Forest Landscapes and Wildlife

Oak forests predominate in the eastern and northern parts of the area. The extensive forest offers edible mushrooms and wild fruit, including blackberries and rose hips. White storks have nested in Uhorské since around 1960; each year, they successfully raise two to three young there. Black storks nest in Ceriny and Farkaška.

Uhorské Reservoir

Uhorské Reservoir covers 3.17 hectares. It was built in 1960–1961 and expanded in 1982–1983; during these stages, a recreational and tourist center also developed gradually. The Slovak Anglers Association manages the lake as a carp-breeding, or fish-farming, pond. Carp, zander and pike are stocked there.

When visiting, accessibility matters as well as the total area: one third of the shoreline is inaccessible and unsuitable for fishing. Before your visit, check which sections of the shore are accessible; access restrictions may change.

Church, Manor House and Mill

The church stands on a rise in the central part of the municipality, near the cemetery. It is a Neoclassical church with Baroque elements, built in 1803–1808 to replace an older wooden church dating from 1610. The two construction phases span a long period of local history: the early 17th-century wooden building was followed by the early 19th-century church.

The former manor house in Uhorské was built in 1810–1812 as spacious accommodation for the estate’s last feudal landowner, Farkaš-Szentiványi. After 1848, the municipality took over the building. It was reconstructed several times, its interior was altered, and it was adapted to new needs. Its construction history thus encompasses both its original function and later changes.

The abandoned Uhorštiansky Mill lies above the village. The original water supply to a large mill wheel dates back to 1570; the wheel powered the machinery of the entire mill. This milling technology belongs to a much earlier period than the 20th-century reservoir.

Woodworking and Musical Tradition

In 1770, woodworking in Uhorské included making barrels, troughs and various wooden parts for wagons and ploughs. Wheelwrighting and the production of turned wooden objects were also widespread in the period after the First World War. Local history thus encompasses both a wide range of everyday objects and specialized work on wagons and turned wood. Cimbalom music was also popular in Uhorské.

Getting There and the Region

Bus services connect Uhorské; the first bus stop was established in 1948. Check the current timetable before setting out on your journey. Uhorské also offers a possible connection to the recreational area of Kokava nad Rimavicou.

Discover more destinations: Veľká Ves, Cinobaňa, Ozdín, Kokava Nad Rimavicou, Hradište, Poltár, Utekáč, Hrnčiarska Ves.

For the wider travel overview: Poltár District.