The “Zlatnica (Zlatá bocká cesta / Golden Boca Route)” Nature Trail

Tourist trail

Nižná Boca –Vyšná Boca – Čertovica (1232 m n. m.)

The Zlatnica nature trail runs in between the villages of Nižná Boca and Vyšná Boca. The 8-kilometre trail was developed in 2004 and consists of 11 stops with information boards. It focuses on mining history and the surrounding culture. It is available throughout the year for pedestrians and cyclists. At 11 stops you can learn about the history of mining, local attractions and nature. The Zlatnica nature trail passes through the localities Pod Oleškovou, V Kiari, V Kúte, Geplovô, Ochimstál, Pri Mlyne, and follows along the mineral spring of Kyselka, a shepherd´s hut and evangelical churches in Vyšná and Nižná Boca.

If you are looking for a simple trip with children, the nature trail will be an ideal choice for you. Also, the village of Nižná Boca is worth seeing, and especially the observation tower Krajčov Vrch, which keeps an eye on the village from about 1000 meters above the sea level.

Accessibility and parking

The parking space is limited. Free parking is available only on local roads in the villages Nižná Boca and Vyšná Boca. Bus lines from Liptovský Hrádok and Liptovský Mikuláš circulate regularly to both villages.

Accommodation and food facilities

Several smaller accommodation and food facilities are available in the villages Nižná Boca and Vyšná Boca. Further facilities are available in the locality of Čertovica. There is also an acidulous mineral spring offering refreshment.

3 h

Duration

8km

Length

Nižná Boca

Starting point

Čertovica (1232 m n. m.)

End point

533m

Total ascent

106m

Total descent

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