Discover Bartošova Lehôtka

Bartošova Lehôtka combines forested hills with named hiking destinations and cultural heritage. When planning your trip, you can choose how much to focus on nature and architectural history: options include a yellow-marked hiking trail to Jastrabská skala, Jazierko Slobodné, as well as a church, statue and folk architecture.

Landscape and geological character

The municipal area is predominantly forested, hilly and gently undulating. Rhyolite forms the bedrock; andesite occurs in the eastern part. The Kremnica Mountains and the entire municipal area are of volcanic origin. Geological materials include andesite, rhyolite and bentonite clay. The landscape and the underlying geology offer different insights into the character of the area: the hills and forests shape its appearance, while the rocks define its geological structure.

Hiking destinations and directions

You can reach Jastrabská skala from Bartošova Lehôtka via a yellow-marked hiking trail. The ascent takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Allow for this as an approximate ascent time, and check trail conditions before setting out.

Jazierko Slobodné is also accessible from Bartošova Lehôtka. A signpost at the Stations of the Cross points the way. The two destinations therefore have different route markers: for Jastrabská skala, follow the yellow markings and allow for the approximate ascent time; at Jazierko Slobodné, look for the signpost at the Stations of the Cross.

There is a fire pit at Jazierko Slobodné, as well as a shelter with benches and a table. If you plan to visit, check the current condition of these facilities beforehand. This will help you take local conditions into account without assuming that the facilities are guaranteed to be available.

Church, statue and folk architecture

The Church of St. John of Nepomuk is a Baroque church built on an older Gothic foundation dating from the 15th century. A 17th-century defensive wall surrounds the church; it has rectangular loopholes. The church and wall bring together several historical features: the Gothic foundation, the Baroque church building and the later fortification.

A Late Baroque stone statue of St. John of Nepomuk dates from 1783. After being restored, it was moved beside a bridge on the main road. The preserved farmhouse belonging to the Baláž family is an example of Upper Tekov folk architecture and is the last house with a thatched roof in Bartošova Lehôtka.

Ján Baláž’s farmhouse houses a small exhibition about the construction and maintenance of thatched roofs. The house is managed by National Trust n.o. and is included on the national cultural heritage list. Individual visitors, organised groups and school groups are welcome. If you’re planning a group or school visit, you should confirm the visit details in advance. The folk farmhouse also serves as a living exhibition of traditional folk architecture and as an example of heritage education. Short-term accommodation is also available there.

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