Cycling on scenic route along Poprad river in Slovakia and Poland (“Velo Poprad”)
0:00:00 Sulin → Závodie (left bank road)
Road segment along the left bank of the Poprad Valley, running mostly through forest terrain. The route connects two mineral water sources — starting at Sułin mineral spring and ending near Závodie (SK) and Zubrzyk(PL). Mostly quiet road with light local traffic, shaded sections, and short climbs typical for the valley profile.
0:11:53 Chapel with water spring
0:13:19 Závodie → Mniszek → Piwniczna-Zdrój
Mixed terrain section combining forest roads, open valley views, and small village roads. The route passes through Mniszek, crosses Poland–Slovakia border, before descending into Piwniczna-Zdrój. In Piwniczna-Zdrój, the ride includes a river crossing via footbridge and a short loop through the town
0:32:03 Mníšek nad Popradom
0:35:07 Slovakia-Poland border
0:39:10 Piwniczna railway station
0:40:14 footbridge over Poprad river in Piwniczna
0:44:26 footbridge over Poprad river in Piwniczna-Zdrój town
0:45:35 Piwniczna-Zdrój → Głębokie (reft bank road)
Scenic right bank valley road running out of Piwniczna-Zdrój, passing near a summer campsite and following the Poprad River corridor. The route continues through quiet rural areas and ends in Głębokie village, where there is a small rest area with parking and benches.
0:54:19 Arma recreation center (summer cabins)
0:59:29 parking and rest area in Głębokie
0:59:50 Głębokie → Rytro
The route continues along the right bank of the Poprad River, starting with a steep climb out of Głębokie. After gaining elevation, the road descends through a series of sharp 180-degree bends on a technical section with demanding geometry. The route then flattens and follows the river valley toward Rytro, finishing near Rytro Castle.
1:01:34 Kościół Trójcy Przenajświętszej (Church of the Holy Trinity) in Głębokie
1:04:36 crazy descent back to the river (dangerous hairpin bends ahead!)
1:12:25 road bridge over Poprad river in Rytro
1:13:02 Rytro → Barcice (MTB trail transition & river crossing)
From Rytro, the route initially follows the right bank paved road before transitioning into a forest trail designed for MTB use. The surface becomes rough, uneven, and less suitable for road bikes, but remains passable with caution. After exiting the forest section, the trail crosses the river via a bridge and continues along the left bank, leading toward Barcice.
1:16:48 the end of paved bike trail – MTB trail starts
1:19:29 the end of MTB trail – back to tarmac
1:20:25 bridge over Poprad river in Życzanów / Rytro
1:32:02 Barcice → Barcice Railway Station
Final urban section through Barcice, following local roads with noticeably higher traffic density. The route requires increased caution due to frequent cars and intersections. The ride ends at Barcice railway station