Holiday apartment in Vaľkovňa – rolling mill, church and nature

Vaľkovňa lies in the Hron Valley on both sides of the Hron River along the main route between Brezno and Červená Skala. The distinctive features of the village range from the history of an industrial settlement and a church building to protected nature nearby and a precisely named cycling loop.

Nature

The Zlatnianske skalky nature reserve is located near Vaľkovňa and was designated in 1981. It protects preserved natural forests with relict features as well as significant and rare plant and animal species. The connection with nature is therefore tied to a specific name, a designated protection status and clearly identified forest and species populations. In addition, the cadastral area of Vaľkovňa belongs to Muránska planina National Park.

History

The industrial history of Vaľkovňa spans a clearly defined period. The centrepiece of the Vaľkovňa industrial settlement was a rolling mill for rails built between 1834 and 1836. In 1889, the rolling mill ceased operations because the inflow from the streams was insufficient for its operation. Thus, both the building's original function and the specific reason for the end of its operation are central to this structure. Another historical trace can be found in Nová Maša, a district of Vaľkovňa: the ruins of Ferdinandova huta are located there.

Culture

The Evangelical church was built in 1904 and is a Neo-Gothic architectural landmark of Vaľkovňa. Its interior has been preserved with historic furnishings and the original organ. Its year of construction, architectural classification and preserved furnishings give the church building a clearly recognisable history of its own within the village.

Cycling

The connection with the village is also described precisely in terms of cycling. The Šumiac–Vaľkovňa–Zlatno cycling loop leads as far as Nová Maša, a district of Vaľkovňa, crosses main road No. 66 there and joins the green cycle route No. 5581 at the foot of Gindura Hill. The route thus connects the name Vaľkovňa with a district, a numbered main road, a named hill and a designated green cycle route.

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Further destinations:Brezno, Bacúch, Valaská, Horná Lehota, Cierny Balog, Polomka, Benus, Dolná Lehota

For the higher-level travel overview: Brezno District.