Castle of Hasznos

Castle of Hasznos are ruins of a medieval fortress built on a rocky hilltop with remaining walls that show the defensive design of a mountain stronghold. The site stands at about 383 meters above the Kövecses stream in the landscape.

The fortress began in the 14th century when the noble Rátót family built it as a regional military stronghold. It appears in old records under the name Castellanus de Hasnos and served to control the area during the medieval period.

The ruins show how people once lived and protected their property from this elevated location. The hilltop position reveals how important control over this area was for the local population.

You can reach the ruins by a short walk from the nearby village, following clear paths that lead upward to the site. The walk is manageable and the hilltop location makes it easy to spot from the surrounding area.

The fortress sits on the northwestern side of the Kövecses stream in a position that still commands views over the surrounding landscape today. From this vantage point, residents could watch all movement across the region below.

Location: Pásztó

GPS coordinates: 47.92674,19.75475

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:24