Th e Plavecký Castle was probably built as a royal border fortress in the 13th century. At the beginning of the 14th century, the castle most likely became part of the property of Matúš Čák Trenčiansky. After his death, the castle had many owners. In 1641, the Pálffys got possession of it and they remained its owners continuously without any break until the 20th century. In 1706, the castle was attacked by the Imperial army, which damaged it and it has since remained unrepaired. Th e castle is open to the public.
How to get there:
The route begins in Plavecke Podhradie. If you decide to travel a car, you can leave it on the parking area next to the manor, situated under the castle. The blue blazed trail that begins nearby the manor passes a meadow and leads to a forest with the education trail "Plavecky kras". Following the trail, you get directly to the Plavecky castle or further to Plavecky Mikulas.
