The most beautiful trips in Štiavnické vrchy
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 because there are three churches, the Dungeon and the Holy Sepulcher. It is the most impressive Calvary in Central Europe, one of the oldest in Slovakia and, together with the town of Banská Štiavnica, is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. 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 Austrian Alps, the Low Tatras or the Hungarian Matra with good visibility. The ascent to Sitno is an undemanding hiking with a small elevation gain, which can be managed within 2 hours. In addition to the beautiful view, you can also see the ruins of the castle, which was the main anti-Greek fortress protecting the mining towns. According to legend, the Knights of Sitnian are cursed under Sitno, who are waiting for them when they are needed, and then they run out and save Slovakia. 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 village in about 15 – 20 minutes, a bigger problem is in the village with parking and it is more difficult to find a place to park. In addition, the village can be reached by bus, the stop is located a few minutes from the green marked hiking trail, which goes to the castle ruins. 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 peak offers views of the Žiar basin and Kremnické vrchy. The summit can be reached along a green hiking trail in about an hour and a half. half an hour. 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 of Podhorie on the Žakýlske pleso nature trail. The castle is like a 4 stop on the nature trail itself, while close to the castle there is another 5 stops on the nature trail Žakýlske pleso, which is a natural monument. The castle is located on a blue marked hiking trail, which begins in the parking lot in the village of Podhorie, part of Žakýl. The journey to the castle and back takes about 3 hours with a walk to Žakýlské pleso and a short stop at all interesting places. 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. The castle complex consists of two parts of the Lower and Upper Castle. With a total area of 7.6 hectares, it is one of the largest castles in the world. The first settlement on the castle dates back to the Bronze Age. The castle experienced its greatest expansion during the Mongol invasions, when most of the fortifications were built. The castle was burned down by Ján Huňady in 1451. During the Turkish invasions, a wreck was built on the site of the castle. continue reading
