Sitno
At 1,009 metres, the highest peak of the Štiavnica Mountains; the summit has castle ruins and a lookout tower, and legend says a sleeping band of knights lies within.
Sitno is the highest point of the Štiavnica Mountains, formed of ancient volcanic rock. The summit has medieval castle ruins and an observation tower, and on clear days you can see the Low Tatras and the Hungarian plain in the distance. A popular legend says knights sleep within the mountain and will wake when the country is in peril. The most common route starts at Počúvadlo Lake and follows a red or yellow marked trail uphill for about 1 to 1.5 hours. It is moderately difficult, and you can rest and swim at the lake before heading back. The lookout tower charges a small fee and is open during peak season.
Opening hours
Open all day; lookout tower open by day in peak season
Nearby sights
- Počúvadlo Lake
- Richňava Lakes
- Open-Air Mining Museum
- Piarg Gate
- New Castle
- Klopačka
- Kammerhof – Slovak Mining Museum
- Church of St. Catherine