The route description Banská Štiavnica - Bacúrov
| Lenght | Climb | Descent | Max inclination+ | Max inclination- | Highest point | Lowest point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27,4 km | 743 m | -909 m | 26,9 % | -31,1 % | 763 m | 419 m |
Moderately difficult, up to difficult
From the town center, head towards the Calvary and continue through the settlement towards the St. Anton village. On the ridge, by the saw mill, descend into the center of Svätý Anton, with its famous manor nearby. The hiking route continues through the valley toward the Banský Studenec village where you can swim in the Kolpašské Lake. Along a touristic path, continue through Caniar and Volársku to Dubové. From the Dubové village to the Bacúrov village, you travel on an asphalt road with little traffic. The road is lined with beautiful views of the surrounding fields and meadows.
Stops on the route
If you did not go through the Calvary the day before, be sure not to miss it this time. The Banská Štiavnica Calvary is one of the most important baroque monuments in Slovakia. In Central Europe, there are but a few impressive Calvaries. The complex was built between 1744 and 1751, at the initiative of the Jesuit Priest František Perger. Today, it consists of nineteen wayside shrines, three churches, the building of the Holy Steps, and the sculptural group of the Seven Sorrows of the Virgin Mary under the Cross. The Calvary is built on top of Scharfenberg hill (“Sharp Hill”).
Kaštieľ sv. Anton
Svätý Anton belongs to the list of preserved UNESCO sites. The village name derives from the holy hermit Anthony who built the parish, and is also depicted on its coat of arms. The village landmark is an 18th-century baroque-classic manor which has served as a museum since 1962, and now houses art, historical, and hunting exhibitions. It is the largest and richest hunting museum in Slovakia. Every year, the village holds the Days of St. Hubert that celebrate hunting and huntsmanship. The romantic surroundings of the manor are the work of Štiavnica builder, Francis Hausner. With its graded terraces, flower beds, shrubs, valuable trees, artificial lakes, and a cave, the stylish Baroque English park eventually leads to a relaxing forest park. Among other remarkable landmarks is the Church of St. Anthony the Hermit. The simple single-nave church was built in 1755, in a baroque-classic style characterized by elegance and precise details. A toll station and relay existed before the mid-14th century as documented in the archives. Part of the postal system, and installed on the road that crossed the village, its mission was to charge for the use of roads, bridges, ford crossings and other transport facilities into the village. The former toll station was rebuilt in the 1950’s and is now used for cultural purposes, particularly hosting cultural and social events.
Banský Studenec
The Banský Studenec village is first mentioned in writing in a document from 1266. In King Sigismund’s Charter in 1424, the village is referred to as a “town” under the name “Gultbach”, but the village was never promoted to “town.” Its name changed several times. In 1618, it was called “Goldbach”, which in German means “Golden stream”. It was later called “Kolpachy” (1678), then “Topatak Kozsec” (1892), and in 1948 it was finally renamed “Banský Studenec.” The Kolpašské lakes, built between 1830 and 1840 as reservoirs, now serve as a recreational area.
Accommodation on the route
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We recommend the following accommodation and catering establishments.