EuroVelo 13 Iron Curtain Trail

Slovakia

The short but attractive section of EuroVelo 13 in Slovakia includes the country’s capital, Bratislava, which is well worth a visit. As part of Czechoslovakia, Slovakia was on the Eastern side of the Iron Curtain and bordered neutral Austria on the other side of the Iron Curtain. The Slovakian section of EuroVelo 13 is mostly located on the banks of the Rivers Morava and Danube and passes several reminders of more troubled times, including a complex defensive system of 100 bunkers and fortifications next to the Czech-Slovak-Austrian border built during WWII.

EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail is a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe since 2019.
EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail is a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe since 2019.

Countries

Legend

Development status
  • Certified Section of at least 300 km that has successfully undergone the certification process in line with ECF’s European Certification Standard. It is the highest quality level on the EuroVelo network
  • Developed with EuroVelo signs Developed route (see category below) with continuous signing along the route, incorporating EuroVelo route information panels.
  • Developed Route developed for cyclists and signed in line with the respective national standard (i.e. it is part of a local, regional or national cycle network). There must also be a website providing information to users. Developed route can be heterogeneous in terms of infrastructure: type of cycling infrastructure, surface, width, gradients, etc
  • Under development Route containing sections that require further development (e.g. stretches on public highways with high levels of traffic). Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
  • Planning Undeveloped route with no detailed information publicly available on the Internet. The itinerary communicated is a proposal for the best possible option currently available. It may also contain dangerous sections. Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
  • Public transport link

Markers

  • Natural Heritage
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Culinary Delights
  • Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
  • Other Point of Interest
  • Bus station
  • Train station
  • Mobility info center

National & Regional Information

EuroVelo in Slovakia

National EuroVelo Coordination Centre

EuroVelo in Slovakia gathers all relevant and useful information for cyclists wanting to ride their bikes on Slovak EuroVelo sections. The website includes maps, stage descriptions, public transport information, and different cyclist-friendly services.

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Slovenský cykloklub

National EuroVelo Coordination Centre

Website of the national EuroVelo coordination centre in Slovakia. It contains information about the organization, its activities, events and other useful information for cyclists.

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Cykloportál.sk

This website includes marked cycling routes in Slovakia with maps, basic information, GPS tracks, route profiles, photos and other useful information. Administration of this website is provided by Slovenský cykloklub, the Slovak national EuroVelo coordination centre.

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EuroVelo 13 in Slovakia and Austria

In this web portal dedicated to EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail, you can find an interactive map and plenty of information on the relevant sites along the Slovak and Austrian sections of the route. The website is available in Slovak, English, German and Hungarian.

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Maps & Guides

Bookable Offers

From:
538€
8
days
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Iron Curtain Trail Explorer Tour - Czech Republic/Slovakia/Austria

EV13
@Austria @Czech Republic @Slovakia

A guided cycle tour along EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail from Slavonice in Czechia via Austria to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. It reveals the magical landscape that stretches out on both sides of the former Iron Curtain. With unspoilt nature, such as in the Thayatal National Park, and centuries-old culture - from magnificent Renaissance castles and traditional windmills to the relics of the Iron Curtain. Developed with support from the Interreg Central Europe ICTr project.