This circular walking route with nine stops starts and ends in the village of Podhorie.
The trail introduces the traditions, history and everyday life of the village. Along the way you can enjoy picturesque panoramic views of the region’s landmarks – Banská Štiavnica Calvary and Sitno. The route continues to the mysterious Žakýľ Castle (Žakýlsky hrad), which you will reach in about 1 hour. It then leads past the protected Žakýlske pleso – the only natural lake in the area. Along the way you may spot many species of protected beetles, frogs, roe deer, foxes or even the Carpathian blue slug. The whole route takes about 3.5 hours. You can park in the centre of the village, in the parking areas next to the bus stop, the municipal office or the post office.
