V nadhernom prostredi Sulovskych skal su na tazko dostupnom mieste uz len skromne zvysky niekolkych stien byvalej stredovekej stavby hradu Sulov. Je azda najnepristupnejsim hradom na Povazi. Mury tohto doslova orlieho hniezda uz takmer uplne splynuli so skalnym prostredim. V dobach svojej slavy sluzil predovsetkym ako signalizacny a strazny objekt.
Prvykrat sa hrad spomina v listine z roku 1336 ako stavba budatinskeho kastelana Eliasa, ktory zalozil dodnes zijucu rodinu Sulovskych. Vo vyske 660 metrov bol naprojektovany v stiesnenom priestore medzi tromi skalnymi utvarmi. Vystavbu v podmienkach orlieho hniezda riadili talianski majstri budovania pevnosti v zlozitom terene.
V dolnej casti hradu vystavali obrannu vstupnu bastu a hospodarske budovy so straznicou a hradby zaklinili medzi skalne vystupy. Hrad nebol pristupny pre povozy, viedol k nim len uzky strmy chodnik ako sa iste presvedcite sami. V priebehu nepokojnych storoci svojej existencie niekolkokrat zmenil majitela. Hrad zacal chatrat na zrucaninu v 18.storoci, ked este poskytoval sice bezpecne, no uz nie pohodlne byvanie. Od konca 18.storocia tu uz nebyval nik a odvtedy mrazy, dazde, vegetacia, ale aj zemetrasenie v roku 1858 naplnili skazonosne dielo rozkladu. Napriek tomu je navsteva hradu a najma okoliteho prostredia neopakovatelnym turistickym zazitkom.
Dalsie zaujimave podrobnosti o konstrukcii hradu a jeho historii a zaniku si mozte precitat na informacnej tabuli pred obcou Sulov, kde sa nachadza parkovisko a vychodzi bod turistickych tras. Zacina tu aj zaujimavy naucny chodnik, ktoreho 4. zastavka je znama
Goticka Brana a 8.zastavkou je samotny Sulovsky hrad.
Geocache najdete zastrcenu v skalnej strbine vlavo od byvaleho chodnika (smerom zhora z hradu) pod jeho urovnou. Napisal som to takto nezvykle "polopate", aby som nezapricinil prehladavanie a zoslapavanie celeho okolia. Geocache je totiz umiestnena na uzemi prirodnej rezervacie. Myslim, ze je zamerana dostatocne presne, hoci som s tym mal mensie problemy.
Ak pri prehliadke hradu vysmadnete, pod nim (po cervenej smer Rohac, 10 minutovy strmy zostup) na suradniciach 49°10.595' 018°35.255' je studnicka, ktorej voda je na nezaplatenie! Mozem len odporucit pokracovanie tury na Rohac-Ciakov, vystup po cervenej trva asi hodinu, no urcite sa vyrazne zdrzite na pocetnych (min. 4!!) nadhernych vyhliadkach cestou.
Prajem nadherny turisticky zazitok!
Castle Sulov is mentioned for the first time in document from 14th century. It was built in extremely difficult terain conditions and can be liken to eagle's nest. Its main function was to protect a nearby road. After a fire in 1550 was repaired to the original shape and size.
Castle was changing its owners through ages untill obsoleted in 18th century as a safe, but such comfortless place to live. From that time, weather conditions, vegetation and earthquake in 1858 caused the constant destruction of the castle to the ruin. Nevertheless, ruins of castle and natural landscapes around are very recommended places to visit in Slovakia. You'll be simply amazed by "Sulovske" rocks.
Best startpoint of your trip are coordinates N49°09.975' E18°34.710' (parking). Take a green path passing by the well known
Gothic Gate. Geocache Sulov is hidden in the rift between two rocks below the level of path. You don't need to look for it elsewhere.
After logging, you can refresh yourself by the delicious water-spring under the castle (10 minutes long steep descent following red mark) at coords 49°10.595' 018°35.255'. I can just recommend you further ascent to peak Rohac, you will enjoy great views from several viewpoints by the trail.
I wish you unforgettable excursion!