Things to do and tourist attractions in Banská Bystrica and surroundings

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Barbora's Route
Hiking

The name of Barbora's Route is linked to the name of St. Barbara - patron of miners. The route connects cities, villages and locations that have once been a center of min...

Banská Bystrica
Educational trail Jakub
Hiking

You can take a beautiful walk not only with children in Jakub - a part of town Banská Bystrica, which is considered to be a kind of gateway to the Low Tatras National Par...

Banská Bystrica
3.3 km
Malachov Rocks
Hiking

Malachov Rocks are a protected area about 4 km from Banska Bystrica, near Radvaň. This interesting rock formation is a distinctive landmark.

We can find here small rocky...

Malachov
5.4 km
Bat Cave
Caves

An interesting excursion point near Banska Bystrica is Panský diel Hill, which offers much more than just beautiful views. Directly below it is one of the most interestin...

Nemce
6.1 km
Rocky Viewpoint Trávny Ždiar - 810 m asl
Hiking

Locality of Trávny Ždiar is relatively little known among hikers and tourists. But those who have already known its charm claim that it is such a "Little Slovak Paradise....

Malachov
6.9 km
Panský diel - 1100 m asl
Hiking

A beautiful piece of land that offers a unique view of the vast plains, mysterious forests, picturesque villages and majestic hills in every season. Location so close to ...

Špania Dolina
7.1 km
Malachovský Waterfall
Waterfalls

Not far from the village of Malachov, in the immediate vicinity of Banska Bystric, there is a beautiful Malachovská gorge, where glittering Malachovský waterfall glimpses...

Malachov
7.9 km
Mining walkway
Technical monuments

n the village of Špania dolina there is a small educational Mine Trail. The educational trail starts directly on the square near Klopačka. The walkway can be reached in a...

Špania Dolina
8.0 km
Králický Waterfall
Waterfalls

If you are looking for an enchanting trip, where adults and children can enjoy a lot of fun, we recommend the Kremnica Hills, specifically the Králická Ravine with the wa...

Králiky
8.0 km
Králická Gulley
Hiking

The unprecedented beauty of central Slovakia is perfectly complemented by the natural monument Králická Gulley, near the village of Králiky near Banská Bystrica. Králická...

Králiky
8.7 km
Educational trail of Badínsky primaeval wood
Hiking

In Kremnické Hills, there is one of the oldest protected places in Slovakia. It is a rare, almost untouched habitat, which consists of primaeval fir-beech with the additi...

Badín
9.2 km
Rock Boletus in Slovenská Ľupča
Hiking

Slovak nature is incredible beautiful and powerful. And as if it had some kind of magic wand, the nature created a beautiful natural phenomenon - rock boletus - just unde...

Slovenská Ľupča
9.7 km
Educational Trail - Ortútske Lake
Hiking

If you like to discover new and unrecognized corners of Slovak nature, where the time goes a little slower and everywhere is quietness disturbed only by the sounds of nat...

Malachov
10.5 km
Partisan bunker Mor ho!
Hiking

It is a long time ago that Staré Hory (Old Hills) was an important part of the Partisan Republic, which was created after the suppression of the Slovak National Uprising....

Staré Hory
10.6 km
Bystrica Saddle
Hiking

Whether it's summer or winter, hiking is always a good time. Go and get to know the beauties of the Kremnica Hills right in the Bystrica Saddle and, in addition to the ex...

Králiky
10.9 km
Velestúr - 1254 m asl
Hiking

Velestúr is the fifth highest peak rising in the main ridge of Kremnické Hills. It is certainly not unknown to tourists, as it is one of the relatively well-visited hills...

Kremnica
11.0 km
Görgey tunnel
Hiking

In the Kremnica Mountains, directly above the town of Kremnica, there is a mysterious tunnel that abounds in rich history. This is the Görgey tunnel, which is exceptional...

Tajov
13.2 km
Hillfort at Kláštor
Hiking

Do you know where the mysterious Celtic fort is located? It is a hillfort at Kláštor, remains of which are a silent witness of the ancient life of the Celts on the wester...

Poniky
14.1 km
Majer’s Rock
Hiking

Majer's Rock is a unique natural creation. Thanks to its uniqueness and natural exceptionality, it is included in the natural monuments of Slovakia.

It is surrounded by ...

Staré Hory
14.9 km
Kremnica Peak - 1008 m asl
Hiking

The beauty of the Kremnica Hills has stolen the hearts of many nature lovers or tourism enthusiasts. This volcanic mountain range offers** a rich tangle of hiking trails*...

Kremnica
15.0 km
Flochová Hill - 1317 m asl
Hiking

The diverse mountains of Kremnica Hills offer truly attractive tourism for even the most demanding tourists. Kremnica Hills are full of secret corners and places that are...

Horná Štubňa
15.6 km
Borová Hill Arboretum
Zoology and botany

If you want to use your free time not only for a walk through the flower beds and tree alleys, but also to learn a bit, visit the Borová Hill Arboretum.

The Borová Hill ...

Zvolen
16.0 km
Lookout tower on Krahulský Hill
Lookouts

The lookout tower on Krahulský Hill will enchant you not only with its beautiful views of the nature of the Kremnica Mountains, but also with the architecture itself, tha...

Krahule
16.2 km
Educational Path Green Path
Hiking

The "Green Path" tourist-educational trail will take you through interesting attractions of forests and meadows near the mining town of Kremnica. It is a trail focusing o...

Kremnica
16.4 km
Krížna Hill - 1574 m asl.
Hiking

The hill Krížna is a massive mountain peak and also the second highest peak of the Greater Fatra. It is one of the main tourist destinations in the mountains.

Krížna Hil...

Turecká
16.4 km
Cycling trail around Poľana Hill
Hiking

Lovers of cycling, especially mountain biking, should visit the beautiful Poľana. Poľana is rich not only on hiking trails, but also on a varied tangle of cycle paths.

F...

Hrochoť
16.4 km
Educational path through the ridge of the Greater Fatra
Hiking

The Greater Fatra Mountains themselves are extremely fascinating and rich in unique natural phenomena, which can be understood even more thanks to educational trails. For...

Turecká
16.5 km
Chimney flue Turová
Hiking

The overwhelming power of nature has conjured up a genuine natural jewel over the village of Turová. If you come here once, you will feel like you are in the Slovak Parad...

Turová
17.3 km
Kozí chrbát (Goat's back) - 1330 m asl
Hiking

Typically sharp peak of Kozí chrbát (Goat's Back) is the dominant of the main ridge of the Low Tatras, in the part of Starohorské Hills. The hill is known for its enchant...

Donovaly
17.6 km
Mining tunnels and piles in Ľubietová
Hiking

The picturesque mountain village of Ľubietová was an important center of mining and processing of copper and iron ores. The most famous deposit in this area is Podlipa ly...

Ľubietová