Summer in Štiavnica
Enjoy an unforgettable summer in the picturesque setting of Banská Štiavnica, where a rich history meets breathtaking nature.
Hiking trails lead through dense forests and past the remarkable tajchs (historic mining reservoirs), revealing the beauty of the region at every step. Cycle routes of varying difficulty are just as popular, from leisurely rides to thrilling mountain descents.
In every corner of Štiavnica you’ll discover a unique atmosphere that draws you into the past while captivating you with its lively energy. This summer is your chance to combine adventure with relaxation, enjoy unspoilt nature and collect new experiences that will stay with you for a long time. Get inspired and discover everything this enchanting region has to offer!
This one-way waymarked loop, which takes 3.5 hours on foot, starts at the Kysihýbel Arboretum. It leads through what was once the forest of Empress Elisabeth, […]
A walk that strikes just the right balance between the quiet of nature and the bustle of town. It takes you above the azure waters of […]
One of the most visited attractions in Banská Štiavnica. The underground exhibition in the Bartolomej Adit offers an extraordinary experience: a real descent into the mine. […]
The deeper the miners dug, the more groundwater had to be pumped out. To drive the pumps, the world’s biggest water engine was created here, made […]
In summer this tajch (a historic mining reservoir) is used for swimming and aquazorbing, and in winter for ice skating and cold-water swimming. Fishing and letting […]
In winter the tajchs (historic mining reservoirs) turn into beautiful natural ice rinks. You can play ice hockey (on tajch Červená studňa) or enjoy night skating […]
This tajch (a historic mining reservoir) lies at an altitude of 630 m. It was built in 1740–1743 to serve the Moderštôlňa mines and fulfilled its […]
The summit of Sitno offers the best views of the caldera (the great basin) of the Štiavnica stratovolcano, one of the largest volcanoes that ever existed […]
Between the villages of Uhliská and Vysoká, right on the red-waymarked Rudná magistrála long-distance trail, stands a large shelter. The pilgrimage site was built by people […]