8858 – Vyšné Hágy – Batizovce – Tatranská Polianka
Forest bike trail between the Tatra villages
A route through forests and villages in the Tatra Mountains region
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From Vyšné Hágy through the foothills to Tatranská Polianka
The bike trail begins in Vyšné Hág and continues along a paved forest road to Štôla. From there, it follows forest and local roads to Batizovce, where you can take a break or grab a bite to eat.
Beyond Batizovce, the route re-enters the forest and heads toward Tatranská Polianka on a gentle climb. The combination of asphalt, paved roads, and a mostly downhill profile makes for a pleasant route for both recreational and more active cyclists.
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The route alternates between gravel forest roads and paved local roads. A gravel bike is the best choice, as it can handle both types of surfaces.
The bike trail passes through Štôla and Batizovce. Ride carefully on local roads and pay close attention to intersections and traffic.
More than 17 kilometers along forest roads between the Tatra villages
Cycle Route 8858 begins in Vyšné Hág and continues through Štôla and Batizovce all the way to Tatranská Polianka. It combines peaceful forest sections with stretches through villages in the Tatra foothills and offers a varied ride on both gravel and paved roads.
The route profile is slightly undulating. In total, you’ll climb approximately 238 meters and descend 340 meters, with the final stretch to Tatranská Polianka climbing slightly again.
From Vyšné Hágy to Štôla
The opening section leads from Vyšné Hágy along a gravel forest road toward the village of Štôla. The peaceful forest setting makes for a pleasant start to the bike trip.
Through Batizovce
From Štôla, the route continues along paved roads and gradually connects to local roads leading to Batizovce. As you pass through the village, you can take advantage of opportunities for refreshments and a short rest.
Journey to Tatranská Polianka
Beyond Batizovce, the route returns to a paved forest road and begins to climb gently. At the end, it connects to a paved local road leading all the way to Tatranská Polianka.
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Lomnický štít
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Tatranská Lomnica
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