Drégely Castle, Medieval fortress ruins in Börzsöny Mountains, Hungary
The remains of Drégely Castle stand at 440 meters elevation on a hilltop, overlooking the Ipoly River valley in northern Hungary.
Built in the 13th century by the Hunt-Poznan family, the castle gained military importance after 1541 as part of the defense system against Ottoman forces.
The heroic defense of Captain György Szondi and his 120 men against 10,000 Turkish troops in 1552 inspired numerous Hungarian literary works.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins through two hiking trails, with the southern path offering a 1.2-kilometer walk and 100-meter elevation gain.
The remaining rock-carved stairway and northern wall sections provide evidence of medieval construction techniques used in Hungarian fortifications.
Location: Drégelypalánk
Inception: January 1, 1274
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Opening Hours: 24/7
Website: https://turautak.com/cikkek/turautak/nagyoroszi--dregely-var-tura.html
GPS coordinates: 48.01662,19.03609
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:42
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