About this Stone
Deep in the Volovské Mountains lies Smolník—a quiet village today, but once a glorious royal mining town whose copper fueled empires. Before you embark on your journey through history, a small traveler rests at the very threshold.
Right at the start of the Rotenberg Geotrail and the “In the Footsteps of Miners” educational path, near the Chapel of St. John Nepomuk and the GeoTour Info House, a small stone decorated with a painted penguin is carefully hidden. It sits quietly among the rocks, watching over the gateway where centuries of mining stories begin.
Before you search for this little seeker, make sure to walk the trail itself. Follow the path up Red Hill (Rotenberg), pass the ancient mine shafts, and discover how this humble village once shaped the history of European mining.
Location: At the start of the Rotenberg trail (by the Chapel of St. John Nepomuk / GeoTour Infodom).
The Treasure: A hand-painted stone with a penguin.
The Mission: Discover the hidden stone, walk the miners’ trail, and honor the rich history of Smolník!
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