5,5 km; 1,5 - 2 Hours, partially marked white-orange
1. Orange Hike - Geocaching
Wonderful varied hike through forests and meadows, with great view on the valley of Rohozná and the farm/campsite.
The same track is also used as a geocache trail with 15 caches.
HERE you can find more hikes, links and mountainbike routes starting from "basecamp".
2. Salaš Zbojská
Salaš Zbojská is a restaurant built according to the ancient Slovak tradition of using whole tree trunks. On the menu are origional Slovak dishes, while service is in traditional costume with folk music playing. The restaurant has its own sheep-farm for the production of meat and cheeses. You are invited to visit the cheese production kitchen up on the hill.
There are several activities possible at Salaš Zbojská. First and foremost, it is a restaurant. So naturally, you can enjoy delicious traditional meals, or just a nice cool beer after a hike. We can highly recommend the dish: Spezialita SUROVCA!
You can also visit the watch tower located on the opposite side of the salaš. This watch tower offers stunning views of the surroundings. To get there you only need to do a short walk of around 15 – 20 Min.
Salaš Zbojská is also a perfect starting point for several hikes. For those who loves long hikes, there is an option to do a full day hike to the Fabola Hola.
The start of the walk “Jakub Surovec’s Journey” through the gorge is on the other side of the main road. You will see a large wooden statue in the meadow and behind it you will spot two information signs. Follow the route ‘diagonal green’, which is about 2.5 to 3 hours. Where the gorge becomes increasingly narrow, just continue by using the rocks as stepping stones through the water! The walk really leads THROUGH the gorge! A great walk for when the weather is hot: it will cool you down beautifully!
At certain times a local mini bus runs to a small traditional farm, situated in the (protected) nature across the main road. Spend a few hours there or go for a walk, after which you can take the mini bus back to the restaurant. Or you could walk all the way back to the restaurant, mainly downhill.
3. Watchtower Brezno
(If you like watchtowers, be sure to check out the watchtower at 2. Salaš Zbojská and at 4. Čierny Balog)
The Horehronie Watchtower is a 40 meter high watch tower which will provide you with a perfect opportunity to enjoy the stunning natural beauty and rich landscape of central Slovakia. The top platform of the tower offers spectacular 360-Degree Panoramas. Here you can also find a pair of binoculars (free of charge) which will allow you to enjoy views of the surrounding landscape in every detail.
Since the tower 40m high, and located on top of a hill, it is not advisable to climb the watchtower if you are afraid of heights! However, the walk to the tower is still very much worth the trip. An educational interactive trail leads from Brezno to the observation tower. This trail offers visitors an interactive way to learn about the local nature and surroundings as they ascend to the tower.
On the way to the tower you can also see wooden sculptures of animals living in the forests. The trail also includes a 4-meter wooden megaphone, which will provide you with an interesting experience - it amplifies the sounds of the surrounding forest, which you can fully enjoy in the megaphone.
During the trip you will also pass a menagerie with fallow deer, red deer and mouflons. The city has also added new interactive educational panels near the menagerie, which teaches children in an engaging way to recognize the characteristic features of individual animals, but also to match pictures of leaves and fruits to the correct trees. You are free to feed and pet the animals. They enjoy corn, oats, apples and carrots the most. Please do not give them bread, as this can be harmful for the deer
The easiest spot to park is the Kaufland in Brezno. You can start the hike by walking up hill on the right side of the Kaufland. You will pass a football field on the left side. 100 meters after the football field you turn left. You will soon arrive at the menagerie and see the interactive educational panels. Once you have thoroughly petted and fed the deer you can continue your journey until you see a small cafe. Here you turn right. After a few minutes you will come to a fork in the road. Here you have an option, go left and take the shorter but steeper route, or go right and take the longer but less steep route. Since this is a circular route, our advice is too pick one, and return via the other. On the way back you can have a nice drink at the cafe. This route is around 7km long and takes around 1,5 – 2 hours without stops.
4. Čierny Balog
1) Čiernohronská železnica
The Čiernohronská železnica is a forest railway with a rich history, offering a unique and charming experience for visitors. The train generally operates from spring to autumn (typically May to October). Every day (in July-Aug) you can enjoy a nostalgic steam locomotive ride, the steam train starts at 10.30.
The train operates 2 different routes. There is an option to buy a ticket so you can try out all routes.
Čierny Balog to Dobroč - through the middle of a football stadium!
Čierny Balog to Šánske - eastern end of Čierny Balog
For more info visit www.chz.sk
2) Forestry Open-Air Museum Vydrovo
CLOSED IN 2025
Due to the ongoing processing of random logging in the area and the subsequent removal of disaster wood via the valley road, in order to ensure the safety of visitors, the use of forests by the public located in the ČIERNY BALOG Forest Complex will continue to be limited. The state enterprise LESY SR is working to find a way to make the Forestry Open-Air Museum partially accessible, but for now the entry ban remains in effect.
3) keramiek zdena
More info soon
4) Ski Čierny Balog
Ski Čierny Balog is a fantastic place for off-road tricycling. You take the ski lift up to the very top of the resort. From there, you get to experience an exhilarating downhill ride on the mountain tricycle. These tricycles are designed for safety, equipped with two independent brakes on each wheel, ensuring maximum control during your descent. The tricycles are designed to fit an adult and one child. Although you can of course also go down hill alone
You can also find a Giant Swing with impressive dimensions. It measures 8 meters in height and 6.5 meters in width!
There's also a newly built trail leading up to the top, which doubles as a 1.5 km-long mini open-air museum with various stops and educational boards.
In addition to this, you can also find a children's playground and a mini farm with farm animals.
For more infor visit www.skiciernybalog.sk
5) Watchtower Čierny Balog (Pustý vrch)
There are several routes leading to the lookout tower, which are well marked with signposts. All routes are easy and suitable for families with small children. The easiest access to the lookout tower is from the local parts of Komov. In the local part of Komov, you will start the ascent from the Komov Jednota bus stop. The route is approximately 800 meters long, with an elevation gain of 87 meters and the ascent takes approximately 30 minutes.
5. Low Tatras
Work in progress, feel free to ask us about the hiking possibilities in the low tatras!
6. Blue hike
11.5 km; 3-4 hours
First part uphill over the mountain crest with stunning view over the valley of Rohozná, second part through the valley with small farms and meadows. Slovak countryfeeling ...
HERE you can find more hikes, links and mountainbike routes starting from "basecamp".
7. Lake Krpacovo
Lake Krpáčovo is an artificial water reservoir used for swimming, boating, and other water sports. It is ideal for families with children. There are several catering and accommodation facilities around the reservoir, including buffets and a restaurant, where you can relax.
8. Slovensky raj
There are many walks and hikes, over stairs and high ladders, tree trunks and above water. Every route has a name! The most famous is Suchá Belá, which is very pretty!
Other beautiful walks:
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Prielom hornadu - a walk along and over a river.
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Sokolia dolina - with very high ladders.
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Velky Sokol - Like in the jungle, also with stairs.
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Zejmarská Roklina, which follows a stream/waterfall uphill
Some of the hiking tours in this National Park are not suitable if you are afraid of heights. Children must be able to climb independently and pets cannot join due to the ladders and grates that you walk over.
We have worked out 2 walks for you:
To walk the Suchá Belá you start in Hrabusice, and you go up the green route along the flow of a river. You then come back via yellow and red (rent a mountain bike on the spot for the way back!!). Leave early if you are going to do this walk!
You can also walk a beautiful route on the south side of the Slovak Paradise: the Zejmarská Roklina. In Dedinky, you take the green dotted route "which is on the right of the elevator". Follow this path until you encounter the blue route. This one goes up, past a waterfall. It contains stairs, so it is not suitable for dogs. There is a restaurant upstairs and you can take a lovely break. You then return from where you came, and follow green along the elevator down (lift is out of order!) If you prefer a longer walk you can continue to follow the green dotted route.
Via ferrata: KYSEL
Via ferrata route in the Slovak Paradise, perfect for adventurous hikers.
On this route you will have to traverse a 2 hour track that consists of many barricades and ledges. Often there will be steel steps mounted on the rock walls, as well as a safety line that you can attach yourself to with the via ferrata set that are for rent. It is a 1.5 hour hike to the start of the via ferrata, which takes another 2 hours to complete and then it’s another 2 hour hike back to the parkinglot. Total hiking about 5.5 to 6 hours!
You can park your car at the adress below. This is also where you can rent (mandatory) via ferrate gear for € 20,- per set.
Tourism Information Centre Čingov
(parking lot/rental service/start of route)
If you like ferrata’s you can also check out the ferrata at Skalka or the two tower ferrata in Liptovske Revuce
9. Banská Bystrica
It is best to park in the modern shopping centre Europa. Here you can park for free for the first 3 hours, and there are many shops within 10 min. Just "follow the flow of people" out of the shopping centre and you will walk to the beautiful square of the city. Here you can find some nice shops selling beautiful Slovak handicrafts. At the top of the square is a high leaning tower, which you can enter. You have a beautiful view of the square and the entire city from there. (entrance behind the ice cream shop on the corner!) And if you turn right at the top of the square, you will see a large plane from the war at the first side street on the left, with various tanks/war equipment behind it in the park. There is also a museum there, with an open park behind it, where many people stay in the sun. At the top right of the square is the local tourist office, here you can buy a do-it-yourself tour booklet of the city. In the building some beautiful old photos of the square, highly recommended!!
A visit to BB can easily be combined with a visit to the town of Spania dolina or the wooden church in Hronsek. Spania Dolina has a beautiful church, and there are nice walks to be made.
The wooden church in Hronsek dates from 1726, seats 1100 people and is built entirely of wood, without nails/metal. If you report to house number 8, the church will be opened for you. By voluntarily buying a postcard (this counts as entrance) you contribute to the maintenance of the church. On Sundays there is an evangelical service at 9 am.
10. Red Hike
5,5 km 3-4 Hours
This hike leads through dark forests and open meadows to the next Village, Michalová. From Michalova you can tak a bus back to the campsite. The bus stop is called "Rohozná Vlček" (or just say camping Rohozna). At the point where you enter the forest you can search for edible mushrooms.
11. splav hron
Feel liks some water fun on a hot day? Why not go canoeing or rafting? Splav Hrona is ready for you!
They offer a variety of trips with different lengths that is suitable for everyone, including beginners and parents with children. They provide you with all the necessary equipment.
Make sure you reserve first!
1) Bystrianska Cave
Bystrianska Cave is a popular cave near the village of Bystrá. The publicly accessible show path is 580 meters long, and the tour takes approximately 45 minutes.
The show path is mostly flat with only a few steps, making it suitable for families with young children. The entrance is conveniently located about 120 meters from the parking area with minimal elevation gain. It's advisable to bring warm clothing, even in summer.
12. Caves
2) The Death Bat Cave
The Death Bat Cave is one of Slovakia's most unique and significant high-altitude caves, located in the central part of the Low Tatras. The entrance to this cave is located in the middle of the nature of the Low Tatras. You should therefore see this trip as a beautiful, but tough hike with a visit to the cave as an extra.
The most common access is via a hiking trail from the mountain resort Trangoška (accessible by bus or car from Brezno). The best place to park is Parkovisko Trangoška P2.
The ascent from Trangoška to the cave entrance takes about 1 – 1,5 hour.
You will receive a helmet and you can wear overalls (not mandatory). Hiking boots are mandatory! An active cave walk, during part of the route you have to use a carbine and a cord to secure yourself for protection. Warm clothing and sturdy hiking boots are absolutely essential! This is a cave with limited access, only a limited number of people are allowed in per day; a unique event, but this also means that it is best to make an appointment by calling in the morning or the day before to see when there is space available.
The Cave of Dead Bats is not a typical "walk-through" show cave. It's managed by speleologists from Speleo Club Slovakia, who provide guided tours. The basic guided tour is approximately 1 km long, lasting about 1 hour and 20 minutes. It features rocky paths with rope and safety railings, making it more adventurous than standard caves but generally manageable. It's permissible for children from 8 years old who are physically fit.
3) Dobšinská Ice Cave
The Dobšinská Ice Cave is one of the most impressive ice caves in the world. It's globally recognized for its massive ice volume and unique glaciation, earning it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The cave holds an astonishing volume of ice, estimated at over 110,000 cubic meters. This makes it one of the largest glaciated caves globally.
From the parking area, there's an educational trail that takes roughly 1 kilometer to reach the cave entrance. This walk takes about 25-30 minutes. The accessible tourist route inside the cave is 515 meters long and the guided tour lasts approximately 30 minutes. This being and Ice Cave, it is prudent to take warm clothing even in the summer.
Tickets are usually purchased at the box office (cash payment is often preferred or required, as card payment might not always be available). It's generally not possible to buy tickets online. Guided tours are mandatory.
4) Ochtinská Aragonite Cave
The Ochtinská Aragonite Cave is an extraordinary natural phenomenon located a bit further from the campsite than the other caves. However, it is a truly unique site, as it is one of only three argonite caves open to the public in the world (the others are in Mexico and Argentina), making it the only one of its kind in Europe! Its exceptional beauty and scientific value led to its inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List
Unlike most caves that are adorned with calcite stalactites and stalagmites, Ochtinská Cave boasts a breathtaking array of aragonite formations. The cave features three distinct generations of aragonite, each with its own characteristics. The oldest formations date back 121,000 to 138,000 years!
The publicly accessible part of the cave is 230 meters long (out of a total length of 300 meters), and the guided tour lasts approximately 30 minutes. Always dress warmly, even in summer! It's easily accessible by car, with a parking lot about 300 meters from the cave entrance.
5) Harmanecká Cave
The Harmanecká Cave located in the village of Dolný Harmanec. It is often called the "White Cave" due to its abundance of pristine white flowstone formations.The cave boasts massive stalagmites (including two 12-meter high "pagoda" stalagmites), stalactites, wall waterfalls, curtains, and sinter lakes.
The Harmanecká Cave is a crucial wintering site for bats in Slovakia. At least 11 species of bats have been recorded here, with colonies often numbering 1,000 to 1,500 individuals
The public tour route spans 1,020 meters. The tour typically takes 60-80 minutes. Access to the cave entrance involves a scenic 1,420-meter long serpentine path with an elevation gain of 260 meters, taking approximately 40 minutes to ascend from the parking lot. It's advisa-ble to wear comfortable, sturdy footwear and dress in layers due to the cool temperatures inside.
