Krná – Forest Landscape, Jasenina and Church History

Krná lies in the southern part of the Veporské Slovenské rudohorie, in the valley of the Krná stream. More than 59 percent of the cadastral area is forested; deciduous forests grow in the surrounding area. The village therefore stands out above all as a combination of forested landscape, paths to Jasenina and an unusually multifaceted local history.

Hiking Around Krná and Jasenina

Jasenina is the most important documented landmark for orientation in the landscape. The ascent to Jasenina takes place every year. The recommended route from Krná to Jasenina begins at the bus stop in Krná. In addition, a marked red hiking trail on the Málinec–Kokava nad Rimavicou route passes by the observation tower on Jasenina. Those who regard the village as a starting point for a hike will therefore find several options here: a described route beginning in Krná, an annual ascent and a marked connection at the observation tower.

Smaller natural details are also part of the picture. Krná has a chestnut grove with around 20 sweet chestnut trees; one of these trees has a trunk circumference of 305 cm. The common European adder also occurs in the scattered settlements of Krná. Krná can be reached by bus. Both the bus connection and the combination of landscape and hiking trails are therefore relevant when choosing the location, without allowing specific timetables or walking times to be inferred.

Manor House, Church and Bell Towers

The first written mention of Krná dates from 1435. The oldest monument in the village is a Neoclassical manor house from 1820. It was built on the site of a Renaissance manor house from the 17th century and has served the municipality of Krná as a cultural centre since 1960. The building thus combines several periods of the village's history: the written mention of the village, the Renaissance predecessor and the Neoclassical structure that is now used as a cultural centre.

Another historical focal point is the Evangelical church. It was solemnly consecrated on 22 October 1905 and built without a tower. An altarpiece by Ľudovít Kubányi was acquired for it. According to the municipal description, it was the only church of its kind in the Evangelical a. c. church district in Uhorské. In 1912, a separate bell tower with two bells was also added in Krná. The Krná–Závada bell tower had already been built in 1893 by the residents of the scattered settlements of Krná. The church and bell towers complement the hiking landscape with several historic buildings.

Traditional Architecture and Former Crafts

Traditional folk architecture has been preserved in the parts of the village of Neklen, Závada, Osičiny and Nový svet. It complements the individual architectural monuments with a broader picture of the settlement structure. The local past also includes former craft and agricultural activities: the manufacture of wooden wheels was once widespread in Krná and was carried out in as many as 14 households. The inhabitants of Krná also raised sheep and made wooden implements. These activities are recorded as historical components of the village's history and should not be understood as services available today.

For further orientation in the area, you can also find Hradište, Breznička, Ozdín, Cinobaňa, Veľká Ves, Kokava Nad Rimavicou, Utekáč and Uhorské.

For the broader travel overview: Poltár District.