Liptov Castle Ruins

Ružomberok, Slovakia

Liptov castle is the highest situated castle in Slovakia, located in the height of 993 metres. The first written record about the Liptov castle comes from 1262. Liptov castle was a royal castle in the past and its duty was to protect the borders of the country. Now you can admire the beauty of Liptov from there, but also rich archeological exposition in the nature.

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Ružomberok, Slovakia

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Founded: 1262
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Slovakia

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www.castles.sk
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Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

František Řepa (7 years ago)
Wonderfull place, nice view. Just visit.

Georgina Vágási-Labancz (7 years ago)
The view from the castle is magnificent! It was a bit hard to go up, but we have chosen the wrong way upwards. You have to turn right at the termal bath, it is more declivous route, than the other one. If you go straight further at the bath, the way up is muddy and steep.

Renata Kuniakova (7 years ago)
Hidden place with ruins of castle and wonderful view around.Modest hike can be finished in natural warm pool.

Jana Machalová (8 years ago)
Very high superelevation, but it is a beautiful trip. Takes about an hour to the top and an hour back.

Rob Schoofs (9 years ago)
Awesome view at the top. Nice hut with a boardgame inside. Tough hike tho. Very steep climb if you come from north side of the hill

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