Malohont and Gemer have already jointed for two centuries. It lies in the south of central Slovakia, between the  Slovak-Hungarian border, the towns Poltár, Rožňava and the Low Tatras.

 

The local nature is various. There are meadows, forest, high rocks, deep caves and chasms. This country is lived by the infrequent and protects animals and plants.  Belong here :

·        Muránska planina National Park

·       Slovak Karst National Park

·         Slovak Paradise National Park

·        Cerová vrchovina Protected Landscape Area 

 

 Cerová vrchovina Protected Landscape Area

 

This area was created 2-6 millions years ago. The highest hills are Karanč at 757 m (2,483.6 ft) and Šiatoroš at 660 m (2,165.4 ft). There are woods with deciduous trees and two long rivers – Ipeľ and Rimava. The interesting place are Hajnáčka – the ruin of the gothic castle from 14. century and Soví hrad ( Owl´s castle) – archaeological site of bones from Stone age.

 

 Hajnáčka

 

 Soví hrad ( Owl´s castle)

 

Muránska planina National Park

Muránska planina National Park is one of the youngest national parks in Slovakia, opened in 1998. It connects three large mountains :

Vepor mountains

Spiš-Gemer Karst  

Stolica Mountains

 

Here there are 250 caves and 15 chasms.  Above the village Muráň is the ruin of  medieval castle. It belongs to the largest castles in Slovakia.   

 

Slovak Paradise National Park 

It is located southeast of the High Tatras in the northeastern part of the Slovak Ore Mountains.

Almost the entire area is covered with limestone beech and spruce.

Slovak Paradise National Park is the most visited tourist destinations in Slovakia.

                           The National Park Slovak Karst

Slovak Karst is the largest and most complete karst developed in Slovakia. Located in the southeastern part of the Slovak Ore Mountains. Most of the national park is covered by deciduous forests with representation winter oak, beech or gross. Territory of the Slovak Karst is one of the richest floristic region of Slovakia.

 

 

 

 

Teplý vrch - It is known for the warmest geothermal lake in Slovakia (27°C, 80 F) . It is a popular summer resort in Banská Bystrica Region with  the camping site and several accommodation facilities.

 

by Katka, Vikina, Daniela