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Velo Czorsztyn (Trail around Lake Czorsztyn)

Wokol Jeziora Czorsztynskiego; punkty wejscia m.in. Niedzica i Czorsztyn, gm. Czorsztyn/Niedzica, woj. malopolskie

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Velo Czorsztyn (Trail around Lake Czorsztyn)

The official name of the route is "Around Lake Czorsztyn", while among cyclists the term Velo Czorsztyn has caught on. The route was created in 2019 and runs around one of the most picturesque reservoirs on the Dunajec.

Location and surroundings

The trail surrounds Lake Czorsztyn in the Pieniny (Lesser Poland Province). The main section between Niedzica and Czorsztyn is about 27 km long; the full loop around the lake is given as about 38.5-44 km, with the option of shorter variants and a ferry crossing.

What to see

Along the route are, among others, the dam in Niedzica, the castles in Niedzica and Czorsztyn, and panoramas of the Pieniny and the Tatras.

Who it is for

The route is mostly flat, with an asphalt surface, suitable for families and cyclists of all levels.

Infrastructure

The route runs along traffic-free cycle paths or internal roads, close to the lakeshore.

Practical information

Scope of services

  • Marked asphalt cycling route around the lake
  • Possible ferry crossing over the lake (seasonal)

Seasonality and hours

The route is accessible all year round; the ferry crossing and some attractions operate seasonally (spring to autumn).

Getting there

Access by car to Niedzica or Czorsztyn; car parks by the dam and the castles.

Contact

  • Information: Czorsztyn Municipal Office, https://czorsztyn.pl/pl/604/0/szlaki-rowerowe.html
Visit duration: About 2-6 hours (depending on the variant and fitness) Seasonality: All year round

Udogodnienia - atrakcje

  • Parking

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód
  • Rower

Kontakt

Source: https://wirtualneszlaki.pl/szlaki-rowerowe/velo-czorsztyn; https://veloplanner.com/routes/velo-czorsztyn; https://czorsztyn.pl/pl/604/0/szlaki-rowerowe.html