Horná Ždaňa: Church, Mill and Trails

When visiting Horná Ždaňa, you can focus on local history or on cycling and hiking tours. If you are looking for a hotel, the following details can help you narrow down the purpose of your stay. The church and mill tell the story of different building periods, while the routes specify actual distances.

Location and Getting There

The municipality of Horná Ždaňa stretches along the eastern slopes of the Vtáčnik Mountains in the valley of the Prochotský Stream. The stream forms the municipality’s natural axis. For bus planning, the regional timetable effective from June 1, 2026, lists the Horná Ždaňa, OcÚ stop, at platform 2. Check the current timetable before travelling, as schedules may change.

Church, Mill and Memorial

The church in Horná Ždaňa was built by the landowner Andrej Dóczy towards the end of the 16th century and extended in 1720. The church tower contains bells from 1659, 1720 and 1923. The year 1720 therefore marks both the church’s extension and one of the bells; the other two bells date from different centuries.

Mlynská usadlosť is regarded as a 20th-century example of folk architecture and was remodelled in the 1940s. As a water mill and cultural monument, it is listed under registration number ÚZPF 10494. The term “water mill” identifies the building type, while its classification as folk architecture describes its architectural character.

The SNP Memorial stands in front of the municipal office and is a cultural monument of historical and artistic significance. Together with the church and Mlynská usadlosť, it offers another perspective on local history: religious architecture, folk architecture and commemorative culture represent different themes.

Cycling and Hiking

A route description published in 2020 lists a marked cycling tour from Žiar nad Hronom via Dolná Trnávka, Dolná Ždaňa and Horná Ždaňa to Prochot. The route is approximately 16 km long, excluding the return journey. Make additional provision for the return trip. Before cycling, also check the route conditions and signage.

The hiking trail between Hliník nad Hronom and Horná Ždaňa is numbered 8519, is 11.3 km long and is maintained by KST. As route information may change, check the details before setting out. The two distance figures provide an initial guide for different plans: the return journey must be added for the cycling tour, while the hiking trail is described as a connection between the named places.

A Tradition from 2026

At Stavanie mája 2026, young men in Horná Ždaňa erected a Maypole for the local girls. The municipality described the event as a way of preserving the traditions and customs of their ancestors. This dated example complements the historic buildings and memorial with a specific event from local life in 2026.

Discover more destinations: Jastrabá, Dolná Ždaňa, Nevoľné, Bzenica, Kremnické Bane, Kopernica, Trnavá Hora, Vieska.

For the broader travel overview: Žiar Nad Hronom.