Urpín Hill
Urpín
A small hill southeast of the Old Town. A 30-minute climb along zigzag paths and a Calvary leads to a viewpoint overlooking all of Banská Bystrica and the distant mountains.
Urpín Hill (510 m above sea level) lies right by the southeast edge of the Old Town and is the hill locals walk most often. From the Old Town, pass the Calvary church complex and climb the paved zigzag 'serpentine path' for about 30-40 minutes to a viewpoint near the summit. From there you can see SNP Square, the bell tower, the castle district and the Hron Valley, with the Great Fatra and the Low Tatras in the distance. The slopes are a protected limestone grassland, and wildflowers are abundant in spring. Information boards along the way explain the city's history. Entry is free and the hill is open all day. Some sections are steep and slippery after rain, so bring a light if you plan to walk down in the evening.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Banská Bystrica Old Town
- Banská Bystrica Town Castle
- Museum of the Slovak National Uprising
- Wooden Articular Church of Hronsek
- Špania Dolina
- Harmanec Cave
- Ľupča Castle
- Zvolen Castle