Zlatá Baňa
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Zlatá Baňa is a village located in the Prešov District of the Prešov Region in Slovakia. It lies in the central part of eastern Slovakia, nestled in the Salt Mountains in the Delňa valley. The area is surrounded by mountain ranges, including the nearby Zemplén Mountains. The Delňa River flows through the village, which sits at an elevation of 544 metres.
The first historical mention of Zlatá Baňa dates back to 1550. The name of the village literally means "Gold Mine." A Roman Catholic church was built here in 1975, serving as an important spiritual center for the local community.
The village is known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Just before the village lies the Sigord area, featuring a reservoir and a recreation base that attracts tourists and outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding mountains and forests provide excellent conditions for walks and nature observation.
Visitors will find numerous hiking trails in and around Zlatá Baňa, such as "Zlatá Baňa – Bystre," "Sigord, shelter – Čierna hora," and "Abránovce – Zlatá Baňa," as well as routes to Javornícka Polana and Podhradík. Mountain lovers can ascend the Dubník peak. For overnight stays and rest, the "Koniareň" shelter is available, making it convenient for multi-day hikes.
Getting there from Ukraine
From Uzhhorod, Zlatá Baňa can be reached in about 2 hours 30 minutes via the Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké border crossing, then following roads I/19, I/18, and I/545. From Lviv, it is faster to travel through Poland: via Krakovets – Korczowa, Dębica, Jasło, Gorlice, and the internal Schengen crossing Konieczna – Becherov, then I/545 to Bardejov.
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata, OpenStreetMap, Karpaty.rocks data. More on Wikipedia
Trails nearby
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EasyOne-dayMarkedRuská Nová Ves Hermanovce nad TopľouElevation profile471–963 m12.7 kmascent 86 m≈ 3.5 h walkingunder 1 km from the centre
ModerateOne-dayMarkedAbranovce Zlatá BaňaElevation profile461–866 m10.8 kmascent 321 m≈ 3.5 h walkingunder 1 km from the centre
ModerateOne-dayMarkedZlatá Baňa BystréElevation profile184–909 m13.8 kmascent 730 m≈ 5 h walkingunder 1 km from the centre
EasyOne-dayMarkedSigord, hut Čierna horaElevation profile506–1 077 m4.2 km≈ 1 h walking1.6 km from the centre
HardMulti-dayMarkedPrešov, Za kalváriou Slovenské Nové MestoElevation profile102–1 077 m135.8 kmascent 3 494 m1.9 km from the centre
ModerateOne-dayMarkedZlatá studňa Pod HrbomElevation profile464–864 m9.7 kmascent 442 m≈ 3.5 h walking2.2 km from the centrePeaks nearby
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PeakDubníkZlatá Baňaaltitude 874 m4.2 km from the centreDubník is a forested 874 m hill in the northern half of the Slanské vrchy in eastern Slovakia, in the Šimonka subunit.
PeakMakovicaKecerovský Lipovecaltitude 981 m12 km from the centreMakovica is a 981 m summit in the central part of the Slanské vrchy in eastern Slovakia, in the subunit that bears the same name.
PeakStrážFinticealtitude 740 m18 km from the centreStráž (also Veľká Stráž) is a forested 740 m hill of volcanic origin in the Spiš-Šariš Intermountain (Spišsko-šarišské medzihorie) in eastern Slovakia.What to visit
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MuseumSolivar Museum, Prešov — historic salt worksPrešov11 km from the centreThe Solivar Museum (STM – Múzeum Solivar v Prešove) is a branch of the Slovak Technical Museum in Košice, housed in the historic salt works on the south-eastern edge...
CastleŠariš Castle near PrešovVeľký Šariš21 km from the centreŠariš Castle (Šarišský hrad) is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Slovakia: its built-up area exceeds 2.7 ha.
LakeVeľká Domaša reservoirKvakovce22 km from the centreVeľká Domaša (often just Domaša) is a large reservoir on the Ondava river in the Ondavská vrchovina hills, south of the Low Beskids ridge, in the Prešov Region of...Craft nearby
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Crafts & workshopsMacák Pottery on Košice’s Craft Lane: ceramics and coursesHrašovík28 km from the centreHrnčiarska Street in Košice old town is known as the "Craft Lane" (Ulička remesiel): craftspeople work in small houses below the walls of the former town fortifications.
Crafts & workshopsÚĽUV Craft Centre Košice: craft workshops and folk-art shopBaška28 km from the centreÚĽUV (Ústredie ľudovej umeleckej výroby, the Centre for Folk Art Production) is a state institution that has looked after Slovak folk crafts since 1945: it keeps a...Huts, shelters and springs nearby
Getting there from Ukraine
Border crossings
- Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké — road, 24/7
- Malyi Bereznyi – Ubľa — road, 24/7 For cars and buses; pedestrians not confirmed by the Ukrainian border service, lorries up to 3.5 t.
- Mali Selmentsi – Veľké Slemence (pedestrian) — pedestrian, 09:00–21:00 Kyiv time Pedestrians and cyclists only; inconvenient for the Tatras without onward transport.
- Chop – Čierna nad Tisou (rail) — rail, 24/7
By car
From Uzhhorod ≈138 km, ≈2 h 30 min without queues: Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké → I/19 to Michalovce → I/18 via Vranov nad Topľou towards Prešov → I/545 to Bardejov (≈133 km, ≈2 h 20 min from the border). From Lviv it is faster through Poland: M-10 → Krakovets – Korczowa → A4 to Dębica → DK73 to Jasło → DK28 to Gorlice → DW977 over the internal Schengen crossing Konieczna – Becherov → I/545 to Bardejov: ≈329 km, ≈5 h 10 min (≈251 km, ≈3 h 40 min from the border). Via the Uzhok Pass and Ubľa ≈345 km, ≈6 h 20 min.
Checked 23.10.2026; border crossing hours and timetables change — check before you travel.
