Experienced paddlers also set off in their boats on the lesser-known sections of the Hron. For example Hronská Dúbrava, Trnavá Hora-Jalná, Žiar nad Hronom, Lovča, Dolná Ždaňa and Žarnovica, Voznica, Rudno nad Hronom, Hronský Beňadik or Kozárovce.
The lower section of the Hron River is relatively calm and slow. In most places it is shallow, which is why it is a popular tourist destination for families with children or less experienced paddlers.
On the one hand, you will enjoy plenty of paddling, but on the other hand, you do not have to worry about any river mishaps. Several natural and historical attractions also await you during this trip.
In the area you can visit Teplica Castle or the local healing spa in Sklené Teplice. For hikers, we have a great tip: Szábova skala, Bralce, Smrkáčik hill with a lookout, or Dolnoždánska skala. For lovers of towns, we offer Nová Baňa and its historic center. We invite you to Hronský Beňadik, where you will find a well-preserved monastery. None of these historical or hiking sites has an official landing place nearby. Disembarking on the bank is therefore at your own risk.
Trip tip:
1-day trips:
If you are still getting acquainted with the Hron, we recommend a short relaxing route that starts in Revištské Podzámčie near Žarnovica and ends in Brehy, or starts in Brehy and ends in Kozárovce. In both cases, you will cover a maximum of 15 r. km / 4 hours.
From Zvolen to Šášovské Podhradie – 22 r. km / 5 – 6 hours
From Šášovské Podhradie to Revištské Podzámčie – 21 km / 4 – 5 hours with the option of extending the route if you start in Trnavská Hora or in Hronská Dúbrava (at this point it is necessary to carry the boats or use the fish pass).
You can combine the routes and enjoy a 2-day paddling trip. Anchor overnight in Šášovské Podhradie.
2-day and multi-day trips:
From Hronská Dúbrava to Brehy, or further to Kozárovce – 63 r. km / 2 – 4 days with the option of staying overnight in Šášovské Podhradie, the boathouse in Hliník nad Hronom, Revištské Podzámčie or the Pod Orechmi boathouse in Brehy.
TIP for boat rental:
- Votus rental
- KST Tempo
- Lodenica pod Orechmi
Campgrounds and paddling bases:
- Šášovské Podhradie
- Hliník nad Hronom
- Revištské Podzámčie
- iŠport Bar Brehy
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