Paved cycle routes lead up the valleys to the mountain huts, and long-distance routes link Orava with Liptov and Poland. A mountain bike gets you up to lookout towers with views of the Roháče, while a road bike is made for long rides around the region.
From Podbiel up the Roháčska Valley to Ťatliakova Hut
Difficulty
You start in Podbiel and ride via Oravský Biely Potok and Habovka to Zuberec. From Habovka a cycle path follows the stream to the far end of Zuberec, then a paved road takes you past the Orava Village Museum to Zverovka. Beyond Zverovka the road climbs hard, but at Ťatliakova Hut a small lake and the Roháče peaks are waiting.
A road ride with a view of Liptovská Mara
Difficulty
From Orava you cross Holica to the Liptov side, where the view opens up to Liptovská Mara, one of the largest reservoirs in Slovakia. Behind it rise the Low Tatras. The climb to Holica is long, but the descent into Liptov makes up for it.
An easy ride along an old railway into Poland
Difficulty
A paved cycle path follows a former railway line from Trstená to Nowy Targ in Poland. The climbs are gentle and the Tatras keep you company almost the whole way. From Zuberec or Habovka you join it at Vitanová, riding via Oravice.
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A full-day paved loop around Orava
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From Habovka or Zuberec you climb to the Borek saddle, the only proper climb of the loop. Then you roll down to Oravice with its thermal pools and on, gently downhill, via Vitanová to Trstená. You return via Tvrdošín, Podbiel and Oravský Biely Potok.
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A forest MTB route up to Spálená
Difficulty
The old forest road climbs between the spruces all the way to the Spálená resort, far from tarmac and cars. At the top the Roháče feel close enough to touch, and the gravel descent will please anyone who likes rough terrain.
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A steep MTB climb with a view of the Roháče
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A demanding ride up to the lookout tower above Zuberec, with a steep climb that will test even experienced riders. At the top you are rewarded with benches and a view of the Roháče. Not suitable for families with children.
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A lookout tower with views of the Roháče and Babia hora
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The highest peak of the Skorušina Hills, with a steel lookout tower, a shelter and a fire pit. From the top you can see the Roháče ridge, the Orava reservoir and Babia hora. The shortest access is from Oravice, where you can relax in the thermal pools after the ride.
show on mapIdeas for rides around Orava and Liptov, from short spins to full-day routes into Poland. Pick a route from the list to see it on the map with its elevation profile.
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Distances are totals, including the way back on out-and-back routes. Difficulty (1 to 5) is an estimate for recreational cyclists. Route ideas: BIKERmania.sk. Route lines and climbing are calculated from OpenStreetMap data, so follow the signposts on the ground.