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DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7701-087-0-0376

THE ROLE OF DESIGN AND QUALITY CONTENT IN THE LANDSCAPE- ARCHITECTURAL PROPOSAL OF AN EDUCATIONAL TRAIL

Petra Zrubcová1, Mária Bihuňová1
1 Institute of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 94976 Nitra, Slovakia


Horseback riding tourism is still a relatively unknown phenomenon in Slovakia. The Paper brings overview of the issue of hippotherapy in Slovakia. It also presents landscape-architectural proposal of the horse trail in Nitra region, with the aim to arouse interest in this type of recreation and highlight the harmony between humans, animals, and the nature. The proposed route, with a total length of 63.5 km, connects eight villages and four key ranches, and is logistically designed to allow for shorter, thematically coherent stages. Given its length and the attractiveness of the environment, it is not intended exclusively for riders, but functions as a multifunctional corridor that offers a full experience for hikers as well.

Keywords: leisure time, recreational and educational activities, horse trail, Nitra region

pages: 376-379, Published: 2026, online: 2026



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