Slovakia - Bratislava - Banska Stiavnica 300km

Day 2 | Bratislava - Trnava (55 km / 35 miles)

The first day on the cycling route is fairly easy in terms of elevation and leads straight to the town of Trnava, the oldest royal town in Slovakia. Its past wealth is reflected in its fortifications and rich assortment of monuments - 8 churches, 2 synagogues and many old town houses. A superb view can be seen from the town tower, used as a watch tower before the Turkish invasion. Overnight in Trnava.

Day 3 | Trnava - Piestany (41 km / 26 miles)

Today's route begins on level terrain which turns into rolling hillsides around the most famous Slovakian spa town of Piestany. The quiet spa resort town of Piestany was founded in 1889 in the picturesque valley of the river Vah. The spa is renowned for successful treatment of arthritis. Many treatment methods are based on the extraordinary therapeutic effects of the thermal springs and curative mud. Piestany offers beautiful parks, sport facilities, a summer music festival, year-round live entertainment and shopping. Overnight in Piestany.

Day 4 | Piestany - Trencin (45 km / 28 miles)

Today you will be going to Beckov with its towering castle ruin of the same name a from here along the river Vah to Trencin. The majestic castle above the city creates natural picturesque scenery. Overnight in Trencin.

Day 5 | Trencin - Bojnice (65 km / 40 miles)

This is the most demanding day in terms of uphill cycling with a climb up Homolka (1600 m). However the terrain after this is easier with just one hill before arriving at the town of Bojnice. Less enthusiastic cyclists can be transferred by car to the top of Homolka from Trencin. Bojnice has what is probably one of the most romantic chateau in Central Europe. Overnight in Bojnice.

Day 6 | Bojnice - Kremnica (49 km / 31 miles)

This stage of the trail brings you from Bojnice to the town Kremnica, a mining town in the Middle Ages. The gold and silver production is presented in a local museum. The sloping regular square with the Holy Trinity Plaque Column affords a nice view of the imposing castle. The view from the castle is really impressive. History lovers may visit several attractive museums, they will go to the Franciscan church to admire its interior. Overnight in Kremnica.

Day 7 | Kremnica - Banska Stiavnica (45 km/ 28 km)

On the last day there is no rest for the cyclist in you with two more demanding ascents - one just after Kremnica and the other just before Banska Stiavnica. The reward is Banska Stiavnica, one of the most valuable historical towns in Slovakia. The visit to the Middle Age silver mine is a very interesting indeed. Its history, atmosphere and situation earned Banska Stiavnica a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. Overnight in Banska Stiavnica.

Day 8 | Banska Stiavnica

Sightseeing tour of Banska Stiavnica, with a possible visit of the spa of Sklene Teplice with a bath in thermal cave. Departure. Note: The most demanding day in terms of ascents and uphill cycling (day 6) can be cut out with a car transfer, with an additional day spent in Banska Stiavnica: