Mountain Route West

7-day Mountain Bike Adventure from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica

What is the Bike Slovakia Mountain Route West?

This is a pure adventure in the mountains of Central Europe. Your 7-day mountain bike journey across western and central Slovakia can become an experience of the year, or even life time. It is more than 385 kilometres from Bratislava to Banská Bystrica through the Carpathian forests, meadows, plateaux and mountain ridges. Refresh yourself in authentic local pubs and restaurants along the route and enjoy overnights in cosy mountain huts and guesthouses.

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7 days

Make it faster if you are crazy :). Or stay longer at the location you wish and prolong the trip.

385 kilometres

Ride a bike 40 – 65 km per day on mountain bike on mostly unpaved roads.

8,400 m elevation gain

Ride 950 – 1500 metres elevation gain per day. Highest point 1050 metres above sea level.

Explore the Day-to-Day Routes

Mountain Route West, 7 days

Bratislava – Banská Bystrica, 385 km, +8 400 m

Mountain Route, Day 1

Bratislava – Modra Piesok, 40 km, +1 150 m

Mountain Route, Day 2

Modra Piesok – Dobrá Voda, 55 km, +1 350 m

Mountain Route, Day 3

Dobrá Voda – Veľká Javorina, 58 km, +1 330 m

Mountain Route, Day 4

Veľká Javorina – Inovec, 52 km, +910 m

Mountain Route, Day 5

Inovec – Omastiná, 59 km, +820 m

Mountain Route, Day 6

Omastiná – Remata, 63 km, +1 500 m

Mountain Route, Day 7

Remata – Banská Bystrica, 55 km, +1 370 m

What can you expect?

Freedom. Open landscapes. Deep forests. You and the dirt road. Every-day challenge. Out of civilization, immersed in nature. Experiencing joy inside of you. Sharing excitement with friends. Strenous uphills and long downhills. Enjoying reward at the end of each day. Welcoming mountain huts, nutrient meals, refreshing beverages. This is the Bike Slovakia Mountain Route West.