Strečno Castle – View of Strečno Castle loop from Žilina-Záriečie

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Strečno Castle – View of Strečno Castle loop from Žilina-Záriečie

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Strečno Castle – View of Strečno Castle loop from Žilina-Záriečie

02:08

36.8km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 35.5 km for 33 m

After 36.6 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.5 km

Ship-Shaped Building in Slovakia

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What people can't think of for you. A wooden parody of a ship?

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12.4 km

Icy Road at Žilina Waterworks

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Be careful on the Zilina waterworks - in winter there is a strong frost on the roads in some places where the water flows. Be very careful, you can't see …

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17.5 km

Ascent to the Bridge over the Váh

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Finally, the road to PCH - just further towards Hricov, it's bad.

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17.9 km

You can't get directly up to the castle by bike, but it is worthwhile to park your bike and hike up. From above you have a great view over the Waagtal. There are also some bars and takeaways all around.

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18.4 km

View of Strečno Castle

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Strecno Castle from the bike bridge + sunrise in the clouds
Link to the route: komoot.com/tour/2001707384?share_token=a9BLzgLuBva45fDFMRccWHMSjzKKIOQUeA7bgmCnowiW472Hqj&ref=wtd

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30.3 km

Straight Pathway with Mountain View

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SPEEDY WAY, READY FOR SPEED RECORD

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35.5 km

View of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Žilina

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It is the most famous and oldest building in the city. It is very probable that in the 13th century there was a castle near and in the place of …

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35.6 km

Mariánske Námestie (Marianske Square)

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The inner city of Žilina is designed as a very large pedestrian zone, similar to that of Bratislava, in which shopping opportunities and restaurants dominate.

Other sights:

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