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Revúca

Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia · Europe

About Revúca

Revúca is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Jelšava, 25km from Dobšinská Ice Cave.

Revúca is a town located in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia. With a population of 11,033, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Revúca sits in Slovakia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bratislava time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Revúca to your route.

About Revúca

Revúca (; Slovak pronunciation: [ˈreʋuːtsa]; formerly Veľká Revúca [ˈʋeʎkaː -] in Slovak; German: Groß-Rauschenbach; Hungarian: Nagyrőce) is a town in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia. Revúca is the seat of Revúca District.

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Where is Revúca located?

Revúca is located in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 48.6835 latitude, 20.1173 longitude.

What is the population of Revúca?

Revúca has a population of approximately 11,033 people, making it a town in Slovakia.

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Quick Information

Population
11,033
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovakia
Region
Banská Bystrica Region
Timezone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
48.6835, 20.1173

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Slovakia

Police
158
Ambulance
155
Fire
150
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Revúca

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

photogenic

Chmarošský Viaduct

A nine-arched stone railway viaduct of 1931 curving across a meadow above Telgárt, where the line loops over itself to gain height: Slovakia's most photographed piece of railway engineering, at its best in morning mist or under snow.

20 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Dobšinská Ice Cave

One of the world's great ice caves, UNESCO-listed, with ice up to 26.5 m thick filling a mountain cavern in the Slovak Paradise: a frozen underground floor you walk across even in high summer. Short forest walk up from the road.

25 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Slovak Paradise National Park

An adventure-filled national park laced with narrow gorges, waterfalls, and thrilling iron ladder and chain hiking routes.

33 km · about 40 min drive

waterfall

Sucha Bela Gorge

A thrilling Slovak Paradise canyon ascended via metal ladders and bridges beside cascading water.

36 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Aggtelek (Baradla Cave)

A vast UNESCO karst cave system of dripstone halls and underground concerts on the Slovak border.

37 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Certovica Pass

The 'Devil's Pass' carries Route 72 over the spine of the Low Tatras at 1,238 m: the highest paved road pass in Slovakia, with hairpin descents on both flanks and big ridge-top views.

38 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Štrbské Pleso

A stunning glacial mountain lake in the High Tatras surrounded by alpine peaks, serving as a popular hiking and ski resort hub.

49 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Strbske Pleso

Glacial lake and resort at 1346 metres in the High Tatras, reached by the Cesta Slobody scenic road and a rack railway.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Revúca

  • 38 kmCertovica PassThe 'Devil's Pass' carries Route 72 over the spine of the Low Tatras at 1,238 m: the highest paved road pass in Slovakia, with hairpin descents on both flanks and big ridge-top views.
  • 49 kmStrbske PlesoGlacial lake and resort at 1346 metres in the High Tatras, reached by the Cesta Slobody scenic road and a rack railway.
  • 51 kmCesta Slobody (Freedom Road)The scenic Route 537 traverses the foot of the High Tatras from Podbanske to Tatranska Kotlina, stringing together mountain resorts with near-constant views of Slovakia's highest peaks.
  • 57 kmLomnicky stitSecond-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.
  • 69 kmDonovaly PassA 960 m mountain resort saddle on Route 59 between Banska Bystrica and Ruzomberok, threading between the Low Tatras and Great Fatra with a flowing climb popular among Slovak drivers.

Driving in Slovakia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Revúca.

Jelšava

🇸🇰 Slovakia

11 km awayPop. 3,168

Tisovec

🇸🇰 Slovakia

13 km awayPop. 3,648

Hnúšťa

🇸🇰 Slovakia

17 km awayPop. 6,616

Klenovec

🇸🇰 Slovakia

19 km awayPop. 3,129

Telgárt

🇸🇰 Slovakia

19 km awayPop. 1,506

Dobšiná

🇸🇰 Slovakia

24 km awayPop. 5,143

Polomka

🇸🇰 Slovakia

27 km awayPop. 2,959

Rožňava

🇸🇰 Slovakia

31 km awayPop. 17,122

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