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!
Get on this trail when your own smartphone makes an excellent guide. Each of the 16 stops has a QR code. Scan it and you will […]
You’ll find peace, quiet and benches to rest on in the middle of Banská Štiavnica, in the grounds of the historic Mining and Forestry Academy, founded […]
Veľký Kolpašský tajch, called ‘Kolpachy’ by the locals, is an ideal tajch (a historic mining reservoir) for swimming with children. Its banks slope more gently than […]
The trail follows the course of the Terézia gold-bearing vein. It starts and ends at tajch Červená studňa, a tajch (a historic mining reservoir), and takes […]
This circular walking route uses 19 information panels to tell the story of the Štiavnica stratovolcano, mining and the lives of the miners. It loops around […]
Only two hills dominate the fairly flat landscape of the Kopanice plateau: Hrb and Banište. Hrb is slightly higher and has a wooded summit, while Banište […]
These remarkable hand-hewn underground chambers lie in a part of Banský Studenec (5 minutes by car from Banská Štiavnica). Long ago, stone was quarried here – […]
The Brennerštôlniansky tajch (a historic mining reservoir), also known as Brennerský, lies in the Grunthal valley above Banská Hodruša and stands out from all the other […]
The Bufetík 3 stromy (‘Three Trees’) snack bar stands by the car park between tajch Evička and tajch Vindšachta (historic mining reservoirs). Try a delicious hot […]