Spectacular Places to Cycle in Poland

Not one for the cyclists in search of flat rides and long-distances, the trail network of the Tatra Mountains is better known for its rugged highland terrain. That means thick wheels, mudguards and some strong calf muscles might be in order. The payoff? Well, that’s only adrenaline-pumping runs through the steep-sided valleys and the thick fir forests, broadside views of mighty Rysy peak (the highest in Poland), and even multi-day itineraries that cross over the border into the high peaks of Slovakia. Consider heading to the town of Zakopane, two hours south of Krakow – it’s the perfect base and even has some mountain biking hostels to offer.

Tatra Mountains, Poland

Although the most famous part of the Odra is the speckling of islets that forms the historic heart of medieval Wroclaw, perhaps the most beautiful section of the river belongs to the more bucolic side of Lower Silesia. This can be visited on two wheels, weaving away from the city and to the more rustic towns of Jawor and Jelenia Gora. The route follows the historic amber trading roads of the middle ages, and finishes in the beautiful rises of the Sudety Mountains, just on the border with the Czech Republic.

Odra River, Poland