Cottage Sigord
9.8 Exceptional (5)
Kokošovce • 2.5 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the recreation area, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
25 beds, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 7 toilets
from €500object / night
Hrad Bodoň
It could be said that Slovakia is a country of castles and chateaux. However, many of them have been gnawed by the teeth of time, while others were destroyed by hostile armies. Hrad Bodoň, which was built as a defense fort on the western slopes of Slanské vrchy, did not withstand the rampage of Tatar troops either. The first written mention of the fortress dates back to 1285, and as you correctly assume, it bears its name after the Bodoň hill, on which only its remains are located today. The castle ceased to exist in 1299, meaning that it fulfilled its defense function for only a single decade.
The fortress was built on a rocky elevation at an altitude of 855 meters above sea level. Its founder was the nobleman Budun of Ploské. The top of the rock cliff has a square floor plan measuring 52 x 50 meters and formed the living area of the castle. This was protected around the perimeter by boundary walls. In the highest part of the plateau, a circular stone tower with an outer diameter of up to 8 meters was located on the northern side. It is assumed that wooden dwellings and farm buildings stood behind the ramparts.
You can reach the ruins from the village of Abranovce as well as Zlatá Baňa. If you have decided to use the second, easier option, a yellow-marked hiking trail approximately 4 km long will lead you to the castle. The path from Abranovce is somewhat more demanding, but all the more interesting. Approximately one-third of the way up, you will come across a strange natural formation, the so-called Raslavkameň. Several legends are tied to it. The most famous one tells of a young knight from Hrad Bodoň who, against his mother's will, used to meet a commoner girl from Prešov. To prevent soldiers from tracking him down, he shod his horse's horseshoes backward. However, his mother found out and cursed Raslav. He turned to stone on the spot. Locals believe that healing energy radiates from the stone. Whether the stone has magical power is something you must see for yourself.
After a short ascent, you will reach a plateau dominated by a huge rock cliff. Today, the traces of the castle consist only of the remnants of the stone tower and castle fortifications. On the forest clearing below the castle, there are benches where you can rest. For a three-hour trip, in addition to a sufficient amount of water, do not forget to pack sausages and bacon. At the resting area, you will find a large fire pit, which is perfect for a family barbecue.
On the way back from the fort, stop by the unique 4-meter wooden megaphone. Sit inside and enjoy the amplified sounds echoing from the forest. After a demanding hike, treat yourself to a rest in a cozy room of a pleasant guest house. You can view the entire offer of accommodation near Hrad Bodoň on our page accommodation in Zlatá Baňa. The following day, take a trip to the nearby village of Červenica and discover the mysterious underground world of the oldest opal mines in the world. Opals from the Slovenské opálové bane are known for their intense play of colors and are highly valued on world markets for their unique properties. End your stay in the Prešovský kraj region by splashing around in the pools of the summer lido Plaza Beach Solivar. A great alternative during bad weather is the covered Aquapark Delňa Prešov.
Hrad Bodoň: 28 available properties in the area
Rekreačné zariadenie Zelený Breh
8.4 Very good (57)
Kokošovce • 3.8 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • outside the village / city, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
111 beds + 10 extra beds, 33 bedrooms, 33 bathrooms, 33 toilets
from €15person / night
Pension Pory
9.1 Excellent (28)
Záborské • 8.3 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the village / in the city
16 beds + 2 extra beds, 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 7 toilets
from €20person / night
Ranč Breziny
9 Excellent (4)
Pavlovce (okres Vranov nad Topľou) • 9.3 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • outside the village / city, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
31 beds, 8 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets
from €15person / night
Moderný nový byt s výhľadom a parkovaním
Ľubotice • 11.6 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the village / in the city
2 beds + 3 extra beds, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 toilet
from €145object / night
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Ubytovanie u Zuzky
10 Exceptional (1)
Drienov • 11.6 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the village / in the city
10 beds, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 toilets
from €15person / night
Dormitory Daniela
9.7 Exceptional (7)
Šarišské Bohdanovce • 11.8 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the village / in the city
20 beds, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets
from €20person / night
Pension Tina - Šariš
8.4 Very good (9)
Prešov • 13.9 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the village / in the city, downtown
31 beds, 16 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, 16 toilets
from €20person / night
Pension Šariš
9 Excellent (11)
Prešov • 13.9 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the village / in the city, downtown
34 beds, 16 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, 16 toilets
Budget accommodation in the center of Prešov
Penzión Šariš Guest House is located at 1 Sabinovská street in Prešov. It is situated on the 7th floor in the building of former Hotel Šariš just 50 meters from the historic city center. The Guest House capacity is 34 people. We offer single rooms (2x), twin/double rooms (10x) and t...
from €20person / night
Pension Dukát - dormitory
8.7 Very good (1)
Prešov • 14 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the village / in the city, downtown
17 beds, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5 toilets
from €13person / night
Villa Bella
9.5 Exceptional (48)
Prešov • 15.6 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the village / in the city, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
10 beds, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets
from €22person / night
Penzión Gejzír
8.4 Very good (44)
Herľany • 16.1 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • at the periphery of the village / city, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
88 beds, 34 bedrooms, 32 bathrooms, 32 toilets
from €15person / night
Cottage Maya
9.8 Exceptional (4)
Kvakovce • 21.7 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the recreation area, near waterside
10 beds + 6 extra beds, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 toilets
from €550object / night
Apartments Miláno
7.8 Good (8)
Kvakovce • 22 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the recreation area, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
9 beds + 2 extra beds, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets
from €17person / night
Apartmánový dom Bidovce
2.4 (1)
Bidovce • 22.3 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the village / in the city
20 beds, 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 toilets
from €20person / night
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VilborgTower apartments
8.7 Very good (3)
Bidovce • 23.2 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • at the periphery of the village / city
18 beds + 3 extra beds, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5 toilets
from €20person / night
Cottage 554 Domaša Valkov
9.4 Excellent (15)
Dom pri Veži Košice
10 Exceptional (2)
Košice – Košice - Kavečany • 23.3 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the village / in the city, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
4 beds, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets
from €90object / night
Cottage Valkov č. 470
9.7 Exceptional (10)
Hotel Majerovský kaštieľ
9.7 Exceptional (1)
Majerovce • 23.5 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the village / in the city, downtown
18 beds + 5 extra beds, 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 7 toilets
from €15person / night
Pension TATRA
9.2 Excellent (28)
Cottages A&Z
9.7 Exceptional (5)
Apartments DOMA
8.8 Very good (22)
Holčíkovce • 23.8 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the recreation area, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
24 beds, 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 toilets
from €125object / night
Apartments Domaša Eva
8.8 Very good (5)
Holčíkovce • 24.2 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the recreation area, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
13 beds + 3 extra beds, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 toilets
from €80object / night
Apartments BiQuarters Košice
9.4 Excellent (9)
Košice – Košice - Sever • 24.5 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the village / in the city
24 beds, 12 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, 11 toilets
from €65object / night
Cottage Borovica - Domaša
9.9 Exceptional (3)
Nová Kelča • 24.5 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the recreation area, in the forest
9 beds + 3 extra beds, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets
from €229object / night
Hotel Zátoka
9.9 Exceptional (1)
Holčíkovce • 24.5 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • in the recreation area, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
37 beds + 22 extra beds, 15 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, 14 toilets
from €20person / night
Apartmotel ANROE
8.8 Very good (16)
Chminianska Nová Ves • 24.6 km in a straight line from Hrad Bodoň • at the periphery of the village / city
47 beds, 21 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, 14 toilets
from €15person / night
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