Discover Leváre: Church, Spa History and Karst Landscape

Several different topics can help you choose where to stay in Leváre: its location in the eastern Slovak Karst, the Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, the history of the former spas and the signposted “Potulky Gemerom” hike. Other points of interest include the historic pottery and a family beekeeping tradition spanning more than 150 years. When planning, you can weigh up whether landscape, local history or a specific day route is your priority.

Location in the Východný Turiec Valley

Leváre lies in the eastern part of the Slovak Karst, on the valley floor in the Východný Turiec Valley. Another landscape feature is found in the easternmost part of the municipality, where an area is covered with oak forest. The valley floor and the oak forest therefore refer to different parts of the area. This distinction helps you tell the village’s location in the valley apart from the partly forested eastern zone of the municipality.

The Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary and its history

Leváre is home to the Roman Catholic Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, built in 1873. It was erected on the site of a wooden church that had collapsed and dated from 1732. The two dates refer to different building phases: 1732 is the date of the earlier church, while 1873 marks the later church building. As of 17 May 2026, the Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary is a filial church of the Držkovce parish. The church can therefore be understood both through its building history and its ecclesiastical affiliation.

Pottery and a long beekeeping tradition

In addition to farming, the residents of Leváre also practiced pottery. Another craft tradition is the beekeeping carried on by the family behind Včelárska farma MAJA, which has been engaged in beekeeping for more than 150 years. The business’s bee products include honey, bee pollen and propolis. These two topics reflect different aspects of local working life: pottery as an activity of the residents, and beekeeping as a long-standing family tradition.

The spas as part of local history

The spas of Leváre were established in the mid-19th century by Mr Csernyus, using natural spring water. They ceased operating after 1970. This distinction in timing matters when planning your stay: the spas are part of the village’s history, not an operating bathing facility. Their former importance to Leváre can thus be distinguished from the other features that are visible today in the landscape and the village’s historic landmarks.

The “Potulky Gemerom” hike

The “Potulky Gemerom” hike runs from Levárske kúpele to Kamenná diera. The route description, published on 7 May 2026, gives a length of 13 km, an ascent of 262 m and a descent of 262 m. The tour is classified as a one-day hike with a “moderate” difficulty rating, level 2 on a five-level hiking scale. These details on distance, elevation and difficulty give you concrete information to consider when including this hike in your plans alongside the local and landscape attractions.

For access to the hike, the route description lists Tornaľa by train or bus, and Gemerská Ves by bus. Check the transport information, access and trail conditions before setting out. This keeps your route planning tied to the specific information provided for the hike.

Discover more destinations: Prihradzany, Magnezitovce, Gemerská Ves, Revúca, Muránska Dlhá Lúka, Revúcka Lehota, Muránska Zdychava, Lubeník

For the regional travel overview: Revúca District.