2867 – Podbanské – Kôprová Valley
An Easy Bicycle Trail to Kmeť Waterfall
A route along both paved and gravel roads
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Discover the tranquil Kôprová Valley and Slovakia's tallest waterfall
The bike trail leads from Podbanské through peaceful countryside between the Kriváň massif and the peaks of the Western Tatras. The initial paved road passes through the forest and climbs only slightly to the junction of the Tichá and Kôprová valleys, from where it continues to the right toward Kmeťov Waterfall.
Toward the end of the route, the paved road gives way to a gravel surface, which you can follow all the way to the shelter below Garajová Valley. A short, approximately five-minute detour on foot from the bike trail leads to Kmeť Waterfall, which is about 80 meters high.
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The final section is on gravel, so it is best suited for trekking or mountain bikes. You must continue on foot to Kmeť Waterfall.
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Approximately 7.8 km of the route follows a paved road. From the turnoff to Kmeť Waterfall, you can continue for about 1.5 km on a gravel road to the shelter below Garaj Valley.
There is no bike trail leading to the waterfall. You must park your bike at the turnoff and continue on foot for about five minutes.
You can handle the paved section on a road bike, but a trekking bike is better suited for the entire route, as it can handle the gravel surface at the end.
More than 9 kilometers through a peaceful valley below Kriváň
Bike Trail 2867 runs from Podbanské to the Kôprová Valley, which stretches between the Kriváň massif and the peaks of the Western Tatras. Its gentle terrain, forest setting, and mild incline make it a pleasant outing for families, recreational cyclists, and seniors alike.
The route continues along an asphalt road past the junction for Tichá and Kôprová Valley. After turning right, it leads through Kôprová Valley to Kmeť’s Waterfall and can then continue on a gravel path all the way to the foot of Garajová Valley.
A Peaceful Ride Through the Valley
The initial section runs through a forested area without any significant inclines. The trail begins to rise slightly just past the junction of Tichá and Kôprová valleys, while remaining technically undemanding.
Kmeť Waterfall
At the end of the paved section, there is a turnoff to Kmeť Waterfall, which is approximately 80 meters high. It is about a five-minute walk from the bike trail and makes for an attractive addition to the trip.
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