almost exclusively Slovakians. The yield of the mines, some of which
extend under the town, is still considerable (1 ½ million fl. per annum),
although small compared with its former value. A visit to them is inter-
esting and easy (permission at the office). — The interesting church on
the Calvarienberg (2385 ft.), 20 min. to the E. of the town, commands the
best survey of the environs. Pleasant excursions viâ the Vöröskcut to the
Hodrus-Tal (carr. ½ day, 4-6 K.), and to the top of the (2 hrs.) Szitnya (3326 ft.).
— To the S. lies Szent Antal, with a château of the Duke of Coburg.
To the S.W. of Schemnitz (7 ½ M.; diligence daily in 2 ¼ hrs.), in the
Eisenbach Valley, lie the baths of Vihnye (1015 ft.; Kurhaus), the springs of
which contain iron, lime, and carbonic acid. — To the W. of Schemnitz
(7 ½ M.; a drive of 1 ½ hr.), in the Valley of the Tepla, are the baths of
Szkleno (1250 ft.; Kurhaus), with sulphur and lime springs and natural
vapour-baths in a cavern.
The great embankment at Gran-Bresnitz, 98 ft. high, is one of
the chief engineering features on the line. View to the left farther
on. The train descends the valley of the Gran. On the left, below,
is the ruin of Sachsenstein, Hung. Saskö; and farther on is Heiligen-
kreuz, Hung. Szent.Kereszt, the summer-residence of the Bishop of
Neusohl. We then curve to the right. 150 ½ M. Bartos-Lehotka,
with an old church. Seven tunnels.
158 M. Kremnitz, Hung. Körmöczbánya (1805 ft.; Goldner
Hirsch; cab to the town 2 K., omn. 60 h.), an old mining town
(pop. 10,000) surrounded with walls, situated in a deep valley (260 ft.
below the station), possesses famous gold and silver mines, which
are still very productive. The Town Hall in the chief square con-
tains the interesting civic archives and museum. Within the old
Castle is the Katharinen-Schlosskirche, restored in 1886, with fres-
coes of the 15th cent. in partial preservation. Near the upper gate
is the Mint, where gold coins are struck (adm. on week-days, 10-12;
2 K.).
The train continues to ascend. Two tunnels; pretty glimpses of
Kremnitz to the left. 164 M. Jánoshegy. — 175 M. Stubnya-Fürdö,
Ger. Bad Stuben (1680 ft.; Badhôtel), a village on the Stubna, with
magnesia and sulphur springs. — 182 M. Znió-Váralja, a market-
town on the Turócz commanded by a ruined castle. — The line
follows the broad valley of the Turócz. 185 M. Rákó-Pribócz, with
an old château. — 194 M. Ruttka, Ger. Ruttek (1260 ft.; Railway
Restaurant), junction of the Kaschau-Oderberg line (p. 354). From
Ruttka to (270 M.) Oderberg, see R. 63.
61. From Budapest to Kaschau and Eperjes.
Railway to Kaschau, 169 ½ M., in 6-8 hrs. fares 18, 12 8 K.); from
Kaschan to Eperjes, 20 ½ M., in 1 ¼ hr. (fares 3 K. 60, 2 K. 40, 1 K. 50 h.).
To (43 M.) Hatvan, see p. 348. — 56 M. Vámos-Györk.
Branch (8 M.; in As min.) to Gyöngyös (Bad Máitra; König von Ungarn;
pop. 15,900), at the base of the volcanic Mátra, which extends from this
point to Erlau and yields the excellent Erlauer wine (Hung. Egriebor).
Brisk trade in wine and grain. To the N., ¾ hr., lies Bene (1115 ft.), a
health-resort, whence the Kékes (3314 ft.), the highest peak of the Mátra,
it ascended by a good path in 3 ½ hrs. (Tower with fine view.)