Uhorské: Reservoir, Forest and History

Uhorské lies in the southern part of the Slovak Ore Mountains, in the valley of the Uhorštiansky Stream and near the Stolické vrchy section. The village combines a forested landscape with a clearly preserved craft and local history. If you are looking for a place with specific local characteristics rather than an interchangeable base for your trip to Slovakia, you will find several different themes within a compact narrative setting here.

Forest, Stream and Reservoir

The eastern and northern parts of the Uhorské area are predominantly covered by oak forests. The extensive woodland is home to edible mushrooms and wild berries, including blackberries and rose hips. The local birdlife is also among the documented features of the village: white storks have been nesting in Uhorské since around 1960 and successfully raise two to three young each year there. Black storks nest in Ceriny and Farkaška.

Another defining site is the Uhorské Reservoir. It covers 3.17 hectares and is stocked with carp, zander and pike. The Slovak Anglers Association manages it as a carp-breeding or fish-farming pond. When assessing the body of water, it is important to note that one third of its banks are inaccessible and unsuitable for fishing. The reservoir was built in 1960–1961 and expanded in 1982–1983. This gradually also led to the creation of a recreational and tourist leisure centre.

Crafts and Musical Tradition

The history of Uhorské is closely linked to woodworking. Records from 1770 confirm that barrels, troughs and various wooden parts for carts and ploughs were produced here. Wheelwrighting and the production of turned wooden objects remained widespread even in the period after the First World War. This development characterises the village not merely as a rural settlement, but as a community with specific craft skills. Cymbal music is also part of its cultural identity and became a popular musical tradition in Uhorské.

Church, Manor House and Mill

The church stands on a hill in the central part of the municipality, near the cemetery. It is a Neoclassical church with Baroque elements and was built in 1803–1808 on the site of an older wooden church dating from 1610. The building is in very good condition and continues to serve its religious purpose. The church therefore also provides a clear historical reference point for the development of the village.

The former manor house is also part of the historic building stock. It was built in 1810–1812 as the spacious residence of the last feudal landowner, Farkaš-Szentiványi. After 1848, the municipality took over the former manor house; the building was subsequently reconstructed several times, remodelled inside and adapted to new needs. Above the village, near the Uhorštiansky Mill, an original water inlet to a large mill wheel had existed since 1570; it powered the wheels of the entire mill.

Guidance for Choosing a Location

Uhorské is served by bus connections; the first bus stop was established in 1948. Uhorské also offers a possible connection to the recreational area of Kokava nad Rimavicou. For further orientation, the following places are available: Kokava Nad Rimavicou, Breznička, České Brezovo, Hradište, Veľká Ves, Poltár, Utekáč, Ozdín.

For the broader travel overview: Poltár District.