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Best of Slovakia Stage 6 Ždiar - Kežmarok

This is a short route that allows you more free time for other activities, or to extend the bike route. If the weather is fine and you have enough energy, motivation and proper equipment, you can consider a hike directly from your guest house along the Monkova valley to reach Vyšné Kopské sedlo (1933 m). The hike takes 6-7 hours, its length is 18 km and elevation gain is 1140 metres. However, you can make it shorter as you can return at any point.

If you prefer a mountain bike trail, you can make a 22-km long round trip 480 metres elevation gain to reach Magurka peak (1194 metres) and a bit too touristy treetop walk Bachledka (14€ per person). There are several more demanding downhill routes from here, or take a bit easier route down across the meadow.

From Ždiar, cycle back to Tatranská Kotlina and continue all the way down to Spišská Belá. The town has a nice historic square. If you are an art lover, visit Strážky chateau gallery nearby on the route, with an elegant park attached to it. 

From here, it is only a few kilometres to reach Kežmarok, your final destination, by designated cycling path. Here, visit elegant Kežmarok castle and walk around the charming old town. There are also several precious churches from different periods and museums to visit. Ask at local tourist office for up-to-date information (open until 5pm).

28 kilometres

Distance

+ 65 metres

Elevation gain

Easy

Difficulty

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Day 6: Ždiar – Kežmarok

Pubs and restaurants

Where to eat and drink along the way?

Ždiar

This charming village offers many restaurants to choose from. One of the best rated is Goral.

Café Barónka / Strážky

Sit for a cup of coffee in this charming chateau – gallery with works of Mednyanszky.

Kežmarok

There are several restaurants in Kežmarok. Kežmarská reštaurácia is one of those with good central location next to Kežmarok castle and your accommodation.

Bed and Breakfast

Where will you stay for the night?

Penzión Albrechtt / Kežmarok

Small cosy guest house with perfect location near Kežmarok Castle.

Contact information

Address: Nová 35, Kežmarok

Telephone: +421 948 643 591

What to see

Interesting locations along the route

Hike in Belianske Tatry

Hike directly from your guest house along the Monkova valley to reach Vyšné Kopské sedlo (1933 m). 6-7 hours hike can be shortened according to your preference.

Bike to treetop walk Bachledka

22-km long round trip 480 metres elevation gain to reach Magurka peak (1194 metres) and a bit too touristy treetop walk Bachledka (14€ per person).

Kežmarok Castle

Elegant medieval castle with interesting exposition and great views to Tatra mountains.