Hrad Lipovec (Mudrovce)

Lipovec Castle lies in the western part of the Slanské vrchy Mountains on a wooded steep elevation with the local name Varhoška.

The castle was the administrative centre of the Lipovec manor, which existed as early as 1229. The first written mention of it is from 1282, where it appears under the name Sharp Stone. In 1543 the castle was conquered and damaged. Ambróz Kecer of the Aba family, its owner, also perished in its defence. Subsequently, the castle was repaired by his son, but in 1567 it is already mentioned as demolished. It was completely destroyed by the followers of Jan Zápolský in 1591.

Lipovec Castle is about 35 metres long and 8 to 15 metres wide. The lower belt of the fortification protected the castle only from three sides, as the northern slope from the stream is very steep. The castle is surrounded by a lower wall measuring about 110 m and 60 m.

At the top of the hill is a striking circular hollow. A defensive tower connected to the castle bridge probably stood on the top of the hill and protected the Lipovec castle from the eastern side. It can also be seen that there used to be individual courtyards, a castle moat with an outer rampart that protected the castle from three sides.

Lipovec Castle is a part of Šariš Castle Road

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Municipal Office Mudrovce Mudrovce 28 04 447 Tel: 055/6990305305, 0911661786 E-mail: obec@mudrovce.sk Castle Hill was located from the village to the northeast on the right side of the hill under which the Kostoliansky brook flows, about 1.3 km northeast of the village of Mudrovce (Košice - rural district). Getting to the place: The road to the castle is not marked. Cross the bridge over the Kostoliansky brook to the cemetery in Mudrovce and continue on foot along the forest road towards Makovica. The road leads to the training centre, where if you go by car you can park on your own responsibility. After about 300 metres along the forest road you will skirt the Kostoliansky brook and the remains of the castle hill towering above it. Go down to the stream, cross it and enter the saddle. There is a steep climb to the top, or the remains of the castle moat loom on your left, less steeply after that. Estimated length and time from Mudrovce : 2 km walk, the journey takes about 40 minutes. From the "grove" within 10 minutes. Difficulty: due to the steep climb at the finish, it is necessary to reckon with the difficulty for those who have problems with movement, otherwise suitable for all ages.