Piargská Brána – Počúvadlo Lake loop from Štiavnické Bane

Road cycling routes

Slovakia

Banská Bystrica

Piargská Brána – Počúvadlo Lake loop from Štiavnické Bane

Moderate

riders

Piargská Brána – Počúvadlo Lake loop from Štiavnické Bane

02:10

40.5km

690m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 3.96 km for 1.79 km

After 30.8 km for 96 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.14 km

The Piarg Gate is the only preserved gate of the former defense system of Banská Štiavnica. It was built in the 16th century during the threat of Turkish raids, when mining towns in Central Europe began to strengthen their fortifications.

Showing Translation

Tip by

4.61 km

Holy Trinity Square

Highlight • Historical Site

Námestie Svätej Trojice is the main square of Banská Štiavnica and the historical center of the former mining town. It is surrounded by Renaissance and Baroque townhouses that once belonged …

Showing Translation

Tip by

4.85 km

Brewery and Restaurant ERB

Highlight • Restaurant

ERB Brewery & Restaurant operates in the historic building of the former mining school in the center of Banská Štiavnica. The venue combines a restaurant with a craft brewery that brews its own beers on site.

Showing Translation

Tip by

4.99 km

LevaLáska

Highlight • Cafe

Friendly service, also happy to charge the smartphone.

Showing Translation

Tip by

5.32 km

Andrej Kmeť Lyceum and Statue, Banská Štiavnica

Highlight • Historical Site

The Andrej Kmeť High School and monument commemorate Andrej Kmeť – one of the most important Slovak scientists and national activists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Kmeť …

Showing Translation

Tip by

30.8 km