Things to do and tourist attractions in Staré Hory and surroundings

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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
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
3.7 km
Copper Museum
Museums and history

When you say "Špania Dolina", everyone in Slovakia will immediately experience beautiful nature, a rich tangle of hiking trails or excellent skiing. However, Špania Dolin...

Špania Dolina
3.9 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
5.0 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
5.0 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
5.2 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
6.7 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
7.2 km
Kráľova skala (King's Rock) - 1377 m asl
Hiking

One of the traditional lookouts of the Greater Fatra is the Kráľova skala (King's Rock). This distinctive cliff is situated near the intersection of hiking trails in the ...

Turecká
7.5 km
Ostredok - 1592 m asl
Hiking

The nature of Liptov region is magical. Therefore, it is no surprise that it welcomes many tourists from entire Slovakia and abroad every year. One of the most popular pe...

Liptovské Revúce
8.4 km
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
9.8 km
Zvolen Hill - 1403 m asl
Hiking

The side ridge of the Great Fatra is complemented with the Zvolen hill, which is best visible from the village of Donovaly. Zvolen hill is a landmark and also a popular ...

Donovaly
10.1 km
Nová hoľa - 1361 m asl
Hiking

The Nová hoľa Hill in Greater Fatra is certainly very well known especially for winter sports lovers. On its southern slopes, there is a ski resort Park Snow Donovaly wit...

Donovaly
10.5 km
To Ploská Hill with kids
Hiking

Tourism in the GreaterFatra is different than in the Tatra Mountains. There, you do not have to overcome endless meters, climb rocky sections and meet crowds of tourists....

Liptovské Revúce
10.5 km
Necpalské Waterfalls
Waterfalls

One of the valleys, which divide the massif of the Greater Fatra and the mouth of the Turčianska Basin, is the Necpalská Valley. It lies north of Blatnická and Gaderská V...

Necpaly
10.9 km
Memorial house of J. G. Tajovský in Tajov
Museums and history

The birthhouse of the leading figure of the second wave of Slovak realism, J.G. Tajovský, stands intact, serried by the beautiful nature of Tajov. This beautiful house wi...

Tajov
10.9 km
J. G. Tajovský Memorial House
Museums and history

The birth house of the leading personality of the second wave of Slovak literary realism, J.G. Tajovsky, stands still intact, serried in the beautiful nature of Tajov. Th...

Tajov
11.0 km
Čierny kameň (Black Stone) - 1,479 m asl
Hiking

Black stone is certainly known to every tourist, it is one of the most visited mountains of the Greater Fatra. It is characterized by its sharp and rocky profile, which c...

Liptovské Revúce
11.1 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
11.3 km
Slovak Ski Museum
Museums and history

A beautiful village of Podkonice, nestled in the lap of beautiful Central Slovak nature, offers not only perfect relaxation, but a bit of specific history too. You can fi...

Podkonice
11.5 km
Dominik Skutecký Villa
Museums and history

The villa of Dominik Skutecký with the garden is a unique family villa, which was built in Banská Bystrica by the painter Dominik Skutecký according to his artistic taste...

Banská Bystrica
11.5 km
Central Slovak Museum - Matthias House
Museums and history

Part of the Banská Bystrica castle complex as well as the Mining Bastion is the so-called Matthias House, which has been standing here since 1479. It bears its name in ho...

Banská Bystrica
11.5 km
Borišov - 1510 m asl
Hiking

Borišov Hill is a piece of a fabulous paradise in Great Fatra, not far from the well-known and popular Ploská Hill. Many tourists appreciate the local natural beauty.

Bo...

Liptovské Revúce
11.5 km
Postal Museum in Banská Bystrica
Museums and history

If you want to get to know the history of post, postal stamps, engraved aids, domestic stamps, foreign stamps as well as stamp creation, visit the Postal Museum, which is...

Banská Bystrica
11.5 km
Literary and Music Museum
Museums and history

Due to its specialization, the Literary and Music Museum in Banská Bystrica is a unique museum not only in Slovakia but also in the whole of Europe. It focuses on the doc...

Banská Bystrica
11.6 km
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
11.8 km
Central Slovak Museum - Thurzo's house
Museums and history

Part of the main square and thus the histric core of Banská Bystrica is an important architectural monument Thurzo House, which is forever tied to the Thurzo family. It i...

Banská Bystrica
11.8 km
SNP Museum
Museums and history

The museum has a nationwide scope and is specialized in the development of Slovak society in the years 1938 - 1945 with emphasis on the documentation of anti-fascist libe...

Banská Bystrica
12.6 km
Drieňok Hill - 1268 m asl
Hiking

The limestone - dolomite hill of Drieňok is situated in the southwestern part of Greater Fatra. It extends above the village of Blatnica and offers not only excellent tou...

Mošovce
13.1 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