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Climb with us to the peak of Vtáčnik /1,345.8 m above sea level/
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VtáčnikPhoto: Matej Pirháč, OOCR Región GRON
The route is suitable for experienced cyclists and its difficulty is marked as EXPERT.
Prepare yourself that the route, from the start to the peak, requires good physical fitness and cycling experience.
We start the route at the Municipal Office Veľké Pole, where you can comfortably park your car.
We start on the main road - marked green, which leads us to the intersection with the blue mark, where we turn. The blue mark leads us all the way to the peak - Vtáčnik.
The route does not always run along the ridge of the mountain range; more difficult hiking sections are led by a detour. Hard climbs, rocky paths with tree roots alternate with pleasant forest and meadow roads. Long descents give a hint that what goes down must be climbed back up. Along the route, we repeatedly stop and enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the greening spring nature. The route passes by Klášťorská Rock (1279 m above sea level), which is definitely worth a stop. Get off, climb the rock, and enjoy the views. From this third highest peak of the Vtáčnik range, there are beautiful views of Pohronie and the Nitra valley. The descent in this part of the route is technically demanding, with fairly large rocks on the path.
We finish the strenuous climb at the very peak of the Vtáčnik range, from which we have views of the Štiavnické Mountains, Kremnické Mountains, Strážovské Mountains, the Small and Large Fatra, Žiarska and Hornonitrianska basins. It is worth it.
The route is linear and its length in one direction is 15.2 km.
If you do not want to return by the same route, under the conditions of movement on the hiking trail (dismount from the bike and continue on foot).
At the Vtáčnik Saddle junction, we dismount from the bike and descend on the green hiking trail on foot to Partizánska chata.
We join the bike route through Pokút valley. The pleasant descent is refreshed by stops at the remains of the old railway with the Pokút bridge, which is a photogenic spot on the route.
At the end of the village Župkov, turn right and return by the main road to the starting point - the Veľké Pole Municipality.
Author’s recommendation
You can refresh yourself after the bike ride at Koliba Riečka - Župkov.
Stop at Klášťorská Rock - the view is worth it.
The Riding Center Sedlo, surrounded by beautiful nature, is located in the middle of the mountain pass Veľké Pole, between the town Žarnovica and Partizánske. In the summer season, you can spot it from afar by the huge grazing herd of horses. The services include horse riding and rides around the area by carriage or directly on horseback. For beginners as well as advanced riders, riding lessons with an instructor are available, for children or adults horse leading is offered. A great rarity of the farm is the Slovak Sport Pony breed, which is bred here.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Due to the difficulty of the route - helmet and protective gear are recommended.
Tips and suggestions
Take with you also the most necessary equipment for bike repair and we recommend going on the route together in a group.
Roadbook
We will start the route at the Veľké Pole municipal office, where we turn right onto the main road leading through the village and follow the green sign to the intersection with the blue cycling mark. We join the blue sign, which leads us to the peak of the Vtáčnik mountain (1346 m above sea level). The entire route has a length of 15.2 km with an elevation of 873/194 m (depending on direction). The surface alternates between asphalt, paved and unpaved forest road, hiking path, and field road, ideal for MTB bikes. The route is suitable for experienced cyclists; its difficulty is marked as EXPERT.
If you descend from the peak to Vtáčnik Saddle junction, you can, respecting the rules of movement in the mountains, walk down the green hiking trail to Partizánska chata on foot. From this point, by bike through Pokút valley on a paved asphalt road, you will reach the village Hrabičov; at the end of the valley, turn left and continue on the main road to the end of the village Župkov. You cross the main road - turn right, and continue on the main road to the starting point at the Veľké Pole Municipal Office. /44.4 km/.
Partizánska chata a les Škurátka
Ivanov salaš
Zemný most Pokúty
Chata Kollárová
E-bike nabíjačka Ostrý Grúň
Ranč Blanc
Public transport
Follow current timetables
https://cp.hnonline.sk/vlakbus/spojenie/
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Parking
At the municipal office, free of charge
Coordinates
Equipment
The peak of Vtáčnik is windy, take a windproof jacket and a sufficient amount of fluids with you.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions