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Dunajec Bike Path
Many of the most beautiful cycle paths run along river valleys flanked by mountains and hills. They follow ancient trade routes, through little towns full of beautiful historic buildings. The routes take us along the old towpaths, just above the water level, where for centuries horses pulled boats and rafts upstream. Although these routes lead into the mountains, the cycle path along the river is gentle and pleasant. A well known attraction on the Dunajec are the countless wooden rafts moving up and down the river. A few years ago the opening of new border crossing made the paths through the Pieniny hills on the Slovakian side along the famous gorge accessible to visitors. You will also come across the authentic folk traditions of the Goral and Spisz people. As you follow the cycle trails through the villages of Podhale you feel almost like a pioneer of the last century.
Travel details
Tour profile:
The route is on quiet, well-made roads and paths. Occasionally, but only for a few kilometers, the route is on busier roads, or on field paths. The route is flat with some short uphill streches.
Day 1: Krakow
Individual arrival. Stroll through the old town.
Day 2: Krakow - Zakopane (approx. 24 km/15 miles)
You start with a cycle tour through Krakow, the former capital of Poland and residence of the polish kings. Experience the wonderful atmosphere of this city. Afterwards bustransfer to the village of Zab (approx. 2,5 hours), where you start another bike tour to Gobalowka. Enjoy the gorgeous panorama of the High Tatra. On the confluence of the rivers Poroniec and Zakopiankath the White Dunajec emerges.
Day 3: Zakopane - Nowy Targ (approx. 46 km/29 miles)
You start with a cable car ride to the top of the Gubalowka. You cycle to Chocholow, a village famous for it´s "living open air museum" . V0ia the moor of "Puscizna" you reach the valley of Cichy Potok ("the quiet stream") and the village of Nowy Targ, the center of the Gorale people. Soon after you reach the historic villages of Waksmund and Lopuszna.
Day 4: Nowy Targ - Niedzica (approx. 44 km/28 miles)
You follow the river Bialka till the impressive gorge at Nowa Biala. You are now in the region of Spisz, which has a rich history and unique culture. Until 1918 this area was part of Hungary and home of several ethnic groups: Gorale and Ruthenians lived in the villages, Germans in the towns and Hungarian nobility in the castles.
Day 5: Niedzica - Szczawnica (approx. 28 km/18 miles)
You cross the border to Slovakia and ride to the village of Cerveny Klasto (Red Monastery). Admire the highest point of the Pieniny mountain range, the imposing three peaks of Trzy Krony (Three Crowns). You will feel like you where in a different world once you entered the Dunajec gorge - a breathtaking scenery awaits you. Next you cycle through another gorge, Lessnicky Potek, before you return to Poland and reach the small spa town of Szczawnica.
Day 6: Szczawnica - Rytro (approx. 60 km/38 miles)
Today's route leads through the so-called green Dunajec Gorge, as the river runs right through two of the Beskid mountains. Next you cycle through pretty orchards and decorated peasant huts of the village Tylmanowa. The current hotel is located on the banks of the Poprad river.
Day 7: Rytro - Krakow (approx. 15 km/19 miles)
You start with a beautiful downhill ride through the Porad Valley to Stary Sacz, one of the most interesting towns in Southern Poland. From here you return by bus (approx. 2,5 hrs.) to Krakow. Where you spend the night in the quiet Kazimieerz district, once the Jewish quarter. Enjoy your last evening of the tour with Klezmer Music.
Day 8: Krakow
Individual departure or extension.
Tour details/Prices
Arrival days: every Saturday
Individual / Guided tour: May 19 - September 08 2012, extra dates on request
Arrival | Parking | Departure
Train station/Airport: Krakow
Parking: near the hotel approx. € 70-90/week, at the airport approx. € 20-30/week
Accomodation:
Cat.B: typical 2-3* hotels
Cat.A: typical 3-4* hotels
Included services:
Individual tour:
+ 7 nights in rooms with private facilities
+ included halfboard
+ 2 x bus transfer: Krakow - Zab and Altsandez - Krakow
+ Klezmer concert
+ luggage transport
+ handle bar bag & information material per room (maps will be provided locally)
Guided tour (additional to individual):
+ 1 x mountain railway ride Zakopane-Gubalowka
+ multilingual guide
generell discount:
Additional/extra bed in double with 2 full paying adults: 0-99 years: -20%
Minimum paticipants:
Guided tour: 5 persons
prices per person in € | ||
tour price | individual | guided |
double room Cat.A | 675 | 780 |
single room suppl. Cat.A | 190 | 190 |
double room Cat.B | 490 | 595 |
single room suppl. Cat.B | 100 | 100 |
bicycle incl. panniers | bike rental | |
7-/21-gear | 50 | |
additional night | krakau | |
double room | 42 | |
single room suppl. | 23 | |
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