View of Banská Bystrica – Vartovka Observatory loop from Banská Bystrica mesto
View of Banská Bystrica – Vartovka Observatory loop from Banská Bystrica mesto
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View of Banská Bystrica – Vartovka Observatory loop from Banská Bystrica mesto
02:28
8.22km
270m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 7, 2026
Tips
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Urpínska lesostep
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
2.46 km
View of Banská Bystrica
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2.56 km
Urpín Hill
Highlight • Summit
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2.83 km
View of Radvaň and Fončorda
Highlight • Viewpoint
3.05 km
View of the Mountains
Highlight • Viewpoint
3.86 km
Vartovka Observatory
Highlight • Monument
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7.21 km
Calvary Hill Chapel
Highlight • Religious Site
8.22 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.94 km
2.19 km
1.07 km
Surfaces
4.81 km
1.65 km
561 m
435 m
424 m
322 m
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