Cyclotourism in the Tatras

Cycling in the Tatras – adventures on two wheels

Experience more than 300 kilometres of marked cycle routes of various difficulty levels – from easy paths for families with children and beginners to adrenaline-filled mountain challenges below the Tatras peaks for fans of road and mountain biking as well as professional athletes.
Discover flat routes in the foothills, steeper climbs or an arterial cycle route encircling almost the whole foothills of the High Tatras.

Cyclotourism is a fantastic way to combine sport with a direct experience of nature.
Whether you’re a passionate cyclist or simply want to enjoy the scenery from your saddle – in the Tatras you’ll find the route that’s tailored for you. Explore the Tatras on two wheels!

TOP cykle routes in the High Tatras

The High Tatras Region offers up to 39 marked or recommended cycle routes. Choose the right trip with the help of colour-coded signs indicating the level of difficulty:

Red colour

mark long-distance cycle trails – cycle highways that pass through several districts and often across regions. They usually follow river valleys or mountain passes, taking cyclists through the most interesting parts of the region, with an emphasis on making them accessible. The most famous routes in the Tatras include:

1. Sub-Tatra arterial cycle route: runs from Podbanské, along the Road of Freedom (Cesta Slobody) to Tatranská Javorina
2. Poprad cycle route:
   • From Biely Potok, a 22 km route along CM 034 and CM 021, towards Poprad.
   • From Biely Potok, another route leads via CM 008 and CM 021, towards Spišské Bystré and Hranovnica. Before Betlanovce, it continues further into the Košice self-governing region.

Blue routes

indicate parallel trails to long-distance cycle highways. These are usually longer alternatives outside the main routes, or more demanding trails off arterial routes.

Green routes

mark medium and easy trails, health circuits and family-friendly routes.

Yellow routes

indicate connections between cycle routes or short detours leading to natural, historical or technical points of interest.

Grey routes

are those where cycling is permitted under the regulations of the Tatra National Park, but which do not have assigned registration numbers.

Over 300 km of marked cycle routes in the region and TOP 30 routes

Read important information about the best cycle routes in the Tatras, details of individual routes and suggested 1-day trips.

Discover the sunlit Tatras from a bike saddle!