Cycling - Štiavnické vrchy mountains
The environment of the Štiavnické vrchy mountain is attractive by its magnificent nature and water reservoirs called as “tajchy”, which nowadays serve for the recreational purposes. There are also a few of interesting cycle paths situated in the surroundings of Banská Štiavnica town. There is a forest road network system situated here, by which is the whole Štiavnice vrchy mountain intertwined. Riding your bike, you can also visit Banská Štiavnica town, which is a gem among the Slovak towns. Many historical monuments can be found here, as well as the Mining Museum with its underground exhibitions. Your trip on your bike to the Štiavnické vrchy mountain will be not only knowing the nature, but also the history of mining, which belongs essentially to this region. more info...
Additional activities in region
Banská Štiavnica town
Visit old mining town, one of the most interesting places in Slovakia.
Banská Štiavnica offers you:
- The Baroque Calvary with 23 historical objects
- Museum collections
- Steeple streets ancient buildings
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GPS: 48,4585795617; 18,8933515549
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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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
Bath town Sklené Teplice
In a beautiful valley, on the hillside of Štiavnické mountains, baths Sklené Teplice is situated.
Sklené Teplice offers you:
- The temperature of its hot-springs varies from 37°C to 52°C
- Hot-springs used for treatment of mobile apparatus and nerve system
- Visiting this bathtown in any season of the year
- Active hiking in the surrounding
GPS: 48,5268939688; 18,8682460785
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