Banská Bystrica town and its surroundings
In the surroundings of Banská Bystrica town, more than 500 kilometres of marked footpaths for tourists can be found here. Thanks to their high level, Banská Bystrica is ranked among the most marked regions for the needs of tourism in Slovakia. Since 2007 the new footpaths for tourists are also at their disposal on the territory of the Mestské lesy (the Urban Forests), such as the Urban Forest-park Urpín – Stará kopa, or the Urban Forest-park Podlavice – Laskomer. At these places you can experience a stay in nature with joy only a few kilometres away from this town. In the forest-parks you can find here the round footpaths, which are adapted to a trend coming back to the place of your departure. A journey to come back to your initial place is realized in another route than from what place the entry was realized. 
Walks in the surroundings of Banská Bysrtrica town will be a pleasant counter-pole for you against the busy streets of this town.
Additional activities in region
Banská Bystrica town
The town remembers the 13th century, beginnings of the mining works in the region and it was the birthplace of the Slovak National Uprising during the World War II.
In Banská Bystrica you will find:
- Historical heritage in center of town
- Castle area - national culture monument
- The unique is the slim Clock tower with the splendid outlook
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GPS: 48,7349365512; 19,1440629959
Zvolen castle
It is a dominant of the city and it is preserved in its original, intact shape and it is registered as a National Cultural Monument.
Zvolen castle attracts you by:
- Precious collection of Gothic and modern arts
- Very popular theatre festival called The Zvolenské castle games
GPS: 48,5730578114; 19,1277122498
Kremnica town
The ancient town with the council castle complex situated in the center with the charnel house and ossuary.
Kremnica offers you:
- Expositions of the Kremnica Coin and Medal Museum
- The Church of St. Catherine with precious organ
- National mint, which is the oldest in the world
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Bystrianska cave
Let´s find the secrets of 2600 meters long cave.
Bystrianska cave offers:
- Sinter curtains hanging on the sinter barks
- Abyss called „Hell“, which is 56 meters deep
- Speleotherapy
GPS: 48,8425764529; 19,5992660522
Harmanecká cave
Enjoy 60 minutes in ´White cave´ and feel great atmosphere in it.
Harmanecká cave offers you:
- White soft sinter
- Wall waterfalls and small lakes
GPS: 48,8154549861; 19,047203064
Bath town Sliač
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The bath town Sliač is more than 750 years known.
Spa Sliač offers:
- The most important and the richest is the Bath spring
- Springs for common drinking
- Relaxation and wellness facilities
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