The most beautiful trips and tours around Banská Štiavnica
Bánská Štiavnice itself is a very beautiful and interesting town, at the same time it is an excellent starting point for hikes in the surrounding landscape of the Štiavnica Hills, led by the highest peak of the mountains – the volcano Sitno. In addition, there are several castles and ruins that are worth a visit
A tour of the Calvary in Banská Štiavnica
An amazing baroque architectural complex expressing the story of Jesus' last journey
The Banská Štiavnica Calvary goes beyond the usual representations of the Stations of the Cross. This is… continue reading
Ascent to Sitno
Attractive top
Sitno – the dominant feature of the Štiavnica Hills, from which it is possible to see all the way to the… continue reading
Šášov Castle
Picturesque ruin
Šášov Castle is located above the village Šášovské podhradie. The ascent to the ruins can be managed from the… continue reading
Ascent to Demian
Nice view
Demian is a 685 m high peak in the Štiavnica Mountains, located above the village of Hronská Breznica. The… continue reading
Zakyl Castle
Ruins in the forest
The ruins of Žakýl Castle are located on Brezovo vrch (812 m above sea level), about 1.5 km from the village… continue reading
Desolate castle
Ruins above Zvolen
The ruins of Pustý hrad are located on a 572 m high hill above the confluence of the Hron and Slatina rivers.… continue reading