Večelkov brings together open hills, a large water reservoir and a statue of Sándor Petőfi. These different themes give you a clear choice for your trip: would you primarily like to explore the landscape, spend time by the water or discover a cultural landmark? You can also plan your journey using specific road and bus connections.
Hills, protected area and geopark
The landscape around Večelkov consists mainly of treeless hills, often divided by erosion gullies. Tertiary rocks and sandstone form the underlying geology. Scattered beech forests, with oaks and black locusts, lie in the western part of the cadastral area. Open hillsides and patches of woodland therefore occur side by side; the landscape is not continuously forested.
The cadastral area of Večelkov lies within the Cerová vrchovina Protected Landscape Area, which includes rare and valuable biotopes. Večelkov is also one of the Slovak municipalities in the UNESCO Global Geopark Novohrad-Nógrád. These are two different geographical designations: the protected landscape area covers the cadastral area, while the geopark designation applies to the municipality. Those interested in nature and landscapes can therefore explore the area through both its local terrain and the wider context of the protected area and geopark.
Water reservoir: fishing and seasonal swimming
A large water reservoir lies within the cadastral areas of Večelkov, Petrovce and Dubno. Its freely accessible section is used by anglers from across Slovakia and abroad. During the summer months, this section serves mainly as a swimming spot for local residents. Fishing and swimming are therefore two different uses of the reservoir: swimming is explicitly seasonal and primarily local. If you are planning to swim, check the local conditions in advance. You should also take local access conditions into account before your visit.
Petőfi statue and local history
A statue of Sándor Petőfi stands in Večelkov. It was created by Július Mag, an academic sculptor from Večelkov. The statue thus connects a well-known cultural figure with a specific local link: both the poet depicted and the sculptor’s origins are part of the town’s history.
Another historical connection is lignite mining. Lignite mines operated in the cadastral area of Večelkov from the mid-19th century. This offers a different perspective on local history from the statue: here, the focus is on a former use of the area, while the statue represents a specific work and its artist.
Studnička sv. Márie nearby
Studnička sv. Márie is located near Večelkov and can be reached via an existing farm track. The track starts just outside the village on the main road and follows the Čoma stream. Both the starting point and the route are therefore specified for orientation. Signposting and trail conditions can change; check both before your visit.
Getting there and regional orientation
A timetable for services operating from 14 December 2025 lists regional bus route 475 on the Fiľakovo–Hajnáčka–Tachty route. It lists the stops Večelkov, OcÚ, and Večelkov. Check the current timetable before travelling.
Večelkov is also on a road connecting most municipalities in the microregion with the regional centres of Rimavská Sobota, Fiľakovo and Lučenec. This adds regional context to the specific bus information: the route lists a service and its stops, while the road describes the connection between the municipalities and the three centres.
Discover more destinations: Gemerček, Rimavská Seč, Kaloša, Teplý Vrch, Petrovce, Veľké Teriakovce, Hodejov, Kraskovo.
For the wider travel overview: Rimavská Sobota District.
