Cycling programme

1. Northern route - basic
2. Northern route - superstructure 1
3. Northern route - superstructure 2
4. Northern route - superstructure 3
5. Northern route - shortened
6. Southern route 1
7. Southern route 2
8. Route centre - basic
9. Route centre - superstructure
10. The middle route - shortened
11. Turčianska magistrála

Number of kilometres: 60km

Difficulty: Rekrea
Bicycle Recommendation:E-bike, MTB, TREK
Route surface: Asphalt, dirt roads, forest roads
Time commitment: 4 hrs.

Route:

Martin (Bystrička) - Sklabiňa - Sklabinský Podzámok - Turčianska Štiavnička - Podhradie - Nolčovo - Krpeľany - Turany - Sučany - Turčianske Kľačany - Lipovec - Vrútky (Kolónia Hvi-ezda) - Martin (Stráne) - Martin (Bystrička)

Route description:

The route follows the northern foothills of Veľká Fatra along the asphalt road to the village of Krpeľany, where, after passing under the dam wall of one of the power plants of the Vážská cascade, it continues along the dirt road along the Vážský Kanal to the village of Sučany, from where it again follows the asphalt road along the hydroelectric power plant to Vrútky (Kolónia Hviezda). In the village of Lipovec it is possible to make a short detour to another of the power stations of the Vážská cascade. From Kolonia Hviezda you can take the forest road to Martin - Stráne and from there back to Martin or further along the tank road to Bystrička.

Number of kilometres: 60km + 17km

Difficulty: Sport, Expert
Bicycle Recommendation:E-bike, MTB, TREK
Route surface: Asphalt, dirt roads, forest roads
Time commitment: 6 hrs.

Route:

Martin (Bystrička) - Sklabiňa - Sklabinský Podzámok - Turčianska Štiavnička - Podhradie -Nolčovo - Krperľany - Trusalová - Zajacová - Chata pod Chlebom - Trusalová - Sučany - Turčianske Kľačany - Lipovec - Vrútky(Kolónia Hviezda) - Martin (Stráne) - Martin (Bystrička)

Route description:

The change from the basic route is that from Krpeliany you go to Trusalova, where the yellow tourist trail starts to climb to the Chata pod Chlebom (Chalet under the Bread). In the place Zajacová it turns right to the forest slope. Climb about 900m for 14 km.

Number of kilometres: 60km + 12km

Difficulty: Sport, Expert
Bicycle Recommendation:E-bike, MTB, TREK
Route surface: Asphalt, dirt roads, forest roads
Time commitment: 5.5 hours.

Route:

Martin (Bystrička) - Sklabiňa - Sklabinský Podzámok - Turčianska Štiavnička - Podhradie - Nolčovo - Krpeľany - Turany - Sučany - Turčianske Kľačany - Chata na Kľačianskej Magure - Turčianske Kľačany - Lipovec - Vrútky (Kolónia Hviezda) - Martin (Stráne) - Martin (Bystrička)

Route description:

The change compared to the basic route is that from the village Turčianske Kľačany you continue first along the green hiking trail and later along the slope to the Cottage on Kľačianska Magura. The climb is about 700 m for 10 km.

Number of kilometres: 60km + 20km

Difficulty: Recreation, Sport
Bicycle Recommendation:E-bike, MTB, TREK
Route surface: Asphalt, dirt roads, forest roads
Time commitment: 6 hrs.

Route:

Martin (Bystrička) - Sklabiňa - Sklabinský Podzámok - Turčianska Štiavnička - Podhradie - Nolčovo - Krpeľany - Turany - Sučany - Turčianske Kľačany - Lipovec - Vrútky(Kolónia Hviezda) - Martinské Hole - Martin (Stráne) - Martin (Bystrička)

Route description:

The change compared to the basic route is that from Vrútok (Kolónia Hviezda) you continue along the asphalt road (blue cycling route) to the cottages in Martinské Hole at an altitude of 1250 m. For fit bikers there is a possibility to continue up to the ridge to the Krížava transmitter (1456 m above sea level), from where in good weather there are views of the Tatra mountains. The descent from Martinské Hols is along the forest road (green cycle route and yellow tourist route), which offers beautiful views of the northern part of the Turčianska basin.

Number of kilometres: 47km

Difficulty: Rekrea
Bicycle Recommendation:E-bike, MTB, TREK
Route surface: Asphalt, dirt roads, forest roads
Time commitment: 3 hrs.

Route:

Martin (Bystrička) - Sklabiňa - Sklabinský Podzámok - Turčianska Štiavnička - Sučany - Turčianske Kľačany - Lipovec - Vrútky (Kolónia Hviezda) - Martin (Stráne) - Martin (Bystrička)

Route description:

The change compared to the basic route is that from Turčianska Štiavnička you do not continue to Podhradie, but directly to Sučany.

Number of kilometres: 55km

Difficulty: Recreation, Sport
Bicycle Recommendation:E-bike, MTB, TREK
Route surface: Asphalt, dirt roads, forest roads
Time commitment: 4 hrs.

Route:

Turčianske Teplice - Diviaky - Veľký Čepčín - Socovce - Kláštor pod Znievom - Polerieka
- Polerieky valley (salaš) - Brieštie - Slovenské Pravno - Kaľamenová - Dubové - Diviacky háj
- Turcianske Teplice

Route description:

The route starts in the spa town of Turčianske Teplice, From Continued at Southwestern footer Lúčanská Little Fatra after Asphalt road to the village of Kláštor pod Znievom, where continues along the dirt road around the Vedžer pond, under Ondrasovské rocks to Polericks. For the biggest climb awaits you through the village of Polerieka of this route to its valley and then just descending first along the forest road and then along the side asphaltroads (2 km main road) to TurČianske Teplice.

Number of kilometres: 40km

Difficulty: Rekrea
Bicycle Recommendation:E-bike, MTB, TREK
Route surface: Asphalt, dirt roads
Time commitment: 2.5 hrs.

Route:

Turčianske Teplice - Turčiansky Michal - Mošovce - Blatnica - Valentová - Socovce - Jazernica - Veľký Čepčín - Diviacky háj - Turčianske Teplice

Route description:

The route starts in the spa town of Turčianske Teplice, from where it continues southeastwards to the foothills of Veľká Fatra along the asphalt road through Turčiansky Michal, Mošovce to the village of Blatnica, where you can turn into the most cold and naturally very interesting Gaderská valley. It continues along a dirt road to Valentova and again along an asphalt road through Socovce, Jazernica and Veľký Čepčín back to Turčianske Teplice.

Number of kilometres: 60km

Difficulty: Recreation, Sport
Bicycle Recommendation:E-bike, MTB, TREK
Route surface: Asphalt, forest roads
Time commitment: 4 hrs.

Route:

Martin (Bystrička) - Trebostovo - Trnovo - Valča - Kláštor pod Znievom - Socovce - Mošovce - Blatnica - Folkušová - Necpaly - Belá-Dulice - Turčianske Jaseno - Dražkovce - Martin centre - Martin (Bystrička)

Route description:

The route is a combination of parts of two well-known cycling routes - Znievska cesta and Turčianska magistrála. It starts on the Tankova cesta (a combination of asphalt and concrete) and right at the beginning of the route there is the first of the four observation towers. Then it leads to Trnovo, from there a short forest descent to Valče and through the Slovianská valley to Kláštor pod Znievom. From there, through the village of Socovce, it passes to the foot of Veľká Fatra to the Turčianska magistrala, to the asphalt Path of SNP Heroes, which takes you back to Martin through picturesque villages with unmistakable architecture (Blatnica, Mošovce,...).

Number of kilometres: 80km

Difficulty: Recreation, Sport
Bicycle Recommendation:E-bike, MTB, TREK
Route surface: Asphalt, forest roads
Time commitment: 6 hrs.

Route:

Martin (Bystrička) - Trebostovo - Trnovo - Valča - Kláštor pod Znievom - Socovce - Mošovce - Blatnica - Gaderská dolina - Folkušová - Necpaly - Belá-Dulice - Jasenská dolina - Turčianske Jaseno - Drážkovce - Martin centre - Martin (Bystrička)

Route description:

The route is an "extension" basic route centre by turning into the Gaderská valley, where there are remarkable gorges (the most famous is the so-called Devil's Gate) and Blatnica Castle. From the castle you can take the forest path back to the main trail. The next turn in the village of Bela-dstreet to Jasenská dolina after 7 km you will reach the forest road and after climbing it you will find yourself in the meadows above Turč. Jasen and Záborí, which provide unforgettable views of part of the Turčianska basin.

Number of kilometres: 43km

Difficulty: Rekrea
Bicycle Recommendation:E-bike, MTB, TREK
Route surface: Asphalt, dirt roads
Time commitment: 2.5 hrs.

Route:

Martin (Bystrička) - Trebostovo - Trnovo - Valča - Kláštor pod Znievom - Socovce - Valentová - Rakovo - Príbovce - Košt'any nad Turcom - Martin centre - Martin (Bystrička)

Route description:

This route is a shortening of the original route. From Kláštor pod Znievom it does not continue to the foot of Veľká Fatra, but the return is through the middle of Turčianska kotli-na. However, it provides beautiful views of the surrounding peaks and their foothills.

Number of kilometres: 100km

Difficulty: Sport, Expert
Bicycle Recommendation: TREK
Route surface: Asphalt
Time commitment: 6 hrs.

Route:

Vrútky -Sučany - Turčianska Štiavnička - Sklabiňa - Turčianske Jaseno - Belá-Dulice - Necpaly - Blatnica- Mošovce - Turčiansky Michal - Turčianske Teplice- Veľký Čepčín - Jazernica - Socovce - Kláštor pod Znievom - Valča - Trnovo - Trebostovo - Košt'any nad Turcom - Martin

Route description:

The route is designed for demanding cyclists, it connects the Turčianska magistrala and the Znievska road. It reveals Turiec from A to Z. It starts from Vrútok, continues along the Little Fatra to Sučjan and Turčianska Štiavnička. It then runs along the asphalt Road of SNP Heroes through the foothills of Veľká Fatra to the spa town of Turčianske Teplice. The highway offers amazing views of the Turčianska basin surrounded by the mountains of Mala and Veľká Fatra, it passes through picturesque villages (Blatnica, Mošovce, ...). On the route you can admire the Sklabin Castle, typical manor houses and manor curios. In the first half it is more demanding, made up of steep climbs and steep descents. dthe second half - Znievska cesta is flatter, following the river Turiec.

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September 19 - November 17
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September 19 - November 17

A new nature trail was opened in Martinské Hole

Autumn closure of Ferrata HZS Martinské hole

Reopening of the Tourist Information Centre in Martin after reconstruction