Cycling

Awaken your inner adventurer and explore the Tatras from a different perspective — more than 300 km of marked cycle trails for every level, right outside the door of Villa Severka.

Trip ideas
Popradské pleso
On two wheels

For everyone — from families to bikers

Flat trails in the foothills, adrenaline climbs beneath the peaks, and a cycle route circling the whole range — in the Tatras everyone finds their own thing.

Secure storage — we'll store your bikes in a lockable ski-room (which serves as bike storage in summer).

Rentals — several bike rental shops right in Starý Smokovec.

Bike trip ideas

Three routes you'll love

Popradské pleso
Easy–moderate≈ 10 km

Around Štrbské pleso to Popradské pleso

A popular route along the Cesta slobody around Štrbské pleso, connecting to Popradské pleso. Panoramas you'll fall in love with.

Elevation gain ≈ 261 m · asphalt surface · Štrbské Pleso reachable by car or TEŽ

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Kôprová valley
Easy–moderate≈ 8 km

Kôprová valley to the Kmeťov waterfall

From Podbanské along the blue cycle trail, the quiet sister of the Tichá valley, all the way to the waterfall — lovely views of Kriváň.

Elevation gain 268 m · under 1 hour one way · parking in Podbanské

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Sliezsky dom and Velické pleso
Leisurely7 km

From Villa Severka to Sliezsky dom

Via Tatranská Polianka, the Velický bridge and the Batizovská bend to Velické pleso — the views of the peaks reveal themselves gradually.

Suitable for families with children · gentle climb

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More inspiration at regiontatry.sk/cyklistika.

Detailed guide

By bike through the heart of the Tatras

Awaken your inner adventurer and explore the beauty of the Tatras from a different perspective. The High Tatras offer more than 300 km of marked cycle trails for various fitness levels — whether you're a seasoned biker, a keen cyclist, or you simply want to enjoy a family outing on two wheels, everyone finds their own thing. Flat trails in the foothills, adrenaline climbs beneath the majestic peaks, and a cycle route circling the whole range await you right outside the door of Villa Severka.

Secure storage — we'll store your bikes in the lockable ski room, which serves as bike storage during the summer season.

Bike rentals — in Starý Smokovec you'll find several rental shops, so you can pick the right one for you.

Easy–moderate ≈ 10 km

Around Štrbské pleso to Popradské pleso

Set off by bike and discover the beauty of the Tatra tarns! This popular, easy cycle route from Štrbské Pleso leads you around the tarn itself along the Cesta slobody. From there you connect comfortably to the road up to the picturesque Popradské pleso — or take the shorter "old road". Panoramas you'll fall in love with.

  • Route The Štrbské Pleso loop + the road to Popradské Pleso (or the old road).
  • Length About 10 km · elevation gain about 261 m (most of the climb is up to Popradské Pleso).
  • Surface Asphalt · difficulty easy to moderate (short steeper sections up to Popradské Pleso).
  • Access Štrbské Pleso is easily reached by car or by the TEŽ tram from Villa Severka.
Easy–moderate ≈ 8 km

Kôprová valley to the Kmeťov waterfall

Leave your car in the free car park in Podbanské and set off along the blue cycle trail. This shorter sister of the well-known Tichá valley will charm you with its peaceful atmosphere and the beauty of the Tatra wilderness, with lovely views of Kriváň and a waterfall as your reward.

  • Route Podbanské – the gamekeeper's lodge before Tichá – Kôprová valley – the junction below Grúnik – Kmeťov waterfall.
  • Length About 8 km one way · elevation gain 268 m.
  • Time Under 1 hour one way · difficulty easy to moderate.
Leisurely 7 km

From Villa Severka to Sliezsky dom

A bike trip with views to the oldest mountain hotel and the magical Velické pleso. The route takes you through beautiful Tatra scenery, and the wonderful panoramas of the Tatra summits gradually reveal themselves.

  • Start Villa Severka via Tatranská Polianka — hop on your bike and hit the road.
  • 3.1 km The Velický bridge — cross the stream and soak up the peaceful atmosphere of the valley.
  • 5.3 km The Batizovská bend — an important point from which ever more beautiful views of the surrounding peaks open up.
  • 7.0 km Destination Sliezsky dom — a well-earned rest by Velické pleso with breathtaking scenery.
  • For whom Suitable for leisure cyclists and families with children (bearing in mind the distance and gentle climb).

Our code

With respect for nature: protect the Tatra wilderness and follow the rules of TANAP. Leave no waste in the mountains and be considerate of other visitors and of the wildlife.

Hop on your bike straight from the door

Stay at Villa Severka — with bike storage and trails within reach.

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