One of the fundamental processes in the creation of geoprotection initiatives is a geodiversity assessment. Setting up parameters that measure the components and places of abiotic nature is crucial. The process of assessing geodiversity includes overlaying a grid onto several maps at a scale 1: 500 000. The total geodiversity index is the result of adding up seven indices diversity, each calculated in grid squares of five-by-five kilometres. These indices consist of a geological diversity, a tectonic diversity, a morfo-geomorphological diversity, a pedological diversity, a hydroclimatic diversity, a deposit diversity and diversity of significant geological sites. The aim of this study was not only to quantify the geodiversity in the Slovenské rudohorie Mts., but also to prevent overestimation of any specific component, like relief or lithology, which is a common flaw in many previous approaches. The resulting geodiversity index map is presented in the form of five isoline classes: very high (0.5% of the monitored area), high (18%), medium (59%), low (22%), and very low (0.5%). Slovenské rudohorie Mts.'s geodiversity map produces a helpful tool for national education, sustainability initiatives, management and conservation. The idea of geodiversity, including its conservation, value, restoration, and responsible usage, is not addressed by Slovak legislation.