Highlights of the trip

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Skalka hill - a geografic center Kremnicke Mountains

1,232 m EASL, a beautiful view of the south side of the Low Tatras. Nearby tourist resort Skalka offers a wide variety of activities, winter sports, and hiking in the summer.

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Kremnicke Bane - supposed to be geographical centre of Europe

There is a Roman Catholic church of St. John the Baptist from 1300 and a monastery.

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Spania Dolina - a picturesque historic village in a hilly forest area

Spania Dolina village is a historic mining village with a rich history located 11 km north of Banska Bystrica.

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Polana peak - situated in the center of volcanic rounded massiv

1457 m EASL, the highest point of Polana Protected Landscape Area. Surrounded by deep forests full of rich fauna and wide meadows with typical Walachian-type farming settlements.

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Sebechleby - Monument Reserve of Folk Architecture Stara Hora

Old wine growing village with preserved wine cellars dug into the tuff.

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Krizna peak - third highest summit in Velka Fatra mountains

Reaching 1,574 m EASL, it is the third highest peak of the Velka Fatra Mountains. The summit is one of the most visited peaks in the area and offers a beautiful panoramic view.

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Sitno - the highest peak of Stiavnicke Hills

Sitno peak (1,009 m EASL) offers a panoramic view from its top. There is a ruin of an old Sitno castle from the 13th century.

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Demanovska Ice Cave - Demanovska Valley - the Low Tatras

It's one of the oldest known caves in Europe. The total length of the cave is 1,975 m. Currently, the route for visitors is 850 m long and takes about 45 minutes.

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Demanovska Cave of Liberty - Demanovska valley - the Low Tatras

The total length of the cave is 8,126 m, and just 1.8 m is open to the public. Bones of a cave bear were found in a passage now named Bear's Passage.