Trail Description

A walk up to the ruins of Cachtice castle, notorious as the seat of the countess Elizabeth Bathory. The trail climbs through vineyards and forest to a hilltop fortress with wide views over the Vah valley. The atmospheric ruins are among the best known in Slovakia.

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Weather forecast - Cachticky hrad

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Cachticky hrad.

few clouds

20°C

Few Clouds

88% Humidity
3 km/h Wind

5-Day Forecast

broken clouds
Today
Broken Clouds
28°C
scattered clouds
Tomorrow
Scattered Clouds
29°C
clear sky
Monday
Clear Sky
23°C
scattered clouds
Tuesday
Scattered Clouds
22°C
clear sky
Wednesday
Clear Sky
23°C

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