Who has cycled in Slovakia, Slovenia, Poland, Austria or the Czech Republic and can tell me about it?
A friend and i are thinking of taking a 10-day trip in the end of August.
We would be interested in finding a town to stay in for a few days and take day trips from there in the mountains (such as the Tatras). A bit of local culture is definitely a plus (we might even take our instruments).
We'd also consider moving about a bit for variety -- maybe choosing two locations to spend a few days in each for maximum linguistic confusion. . .
Anyone have anything to recommend?
thanks!
Cat
Cycling Eastern Europe
Sun, 07/16/2006 - 3:55pm
Mon, 07/17/2006 - 5:43am
#1
Cat,
A Swedish pal of mine (and ardent cyclotourist) just got back from Slovenia. He's ridden everywhere (much like Jay) and says Slovenia ranks as among the favorites. I'll get a little trip report from him and forward to you.
I've cycled a bit in the Austrian Alps, but just Grossglockner and Zell-am-See --> Zell-am-Ziller --> Innsbruck, so I don't have too much to say about that. Yeah, I do. If you want to ride the southern Alps/Dolomites, stay where the food is gooooood, and the towns end in vowels. :-)
- Christian
Mon, 07/17/2006 - 7:49am
#2
Cat,
Here's the link to Johan's pictures and trip report. Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia.
http://happymtb.org/forum/read.php/1/467693
- Christian
Sun, 07/16/2006 - 5:58pm
#3
cycling eastern europe
"You realize that all those countries you mention are quite spread far apart from eachother with Austria in the middle. Having cycled Salzburg to Vienna and traveled to most of the other places, I would recommend Salzburg. It happens to be central more or less to all thos countries and besides I've a weakness for mountains, lakes and music. The downside is that it is not as ""exotic"" as cities/towns may be in the other countries, but the upside is that being more developed means conveniences that make it a good hub."
Mon, 07/17/2006 - 6:53am
#4
+1 on the Salzburg recommendation
A+ marks by me for cycling and music.
Sun, 07/16/2006 - 6:07pm
#5
Have cycled Italy to Salzburg and Austria to Prague
also all along the Danube from Vienna--just cycled in Croatia--I can recommend all of them--Let me know if you want more specifics on any
Mon, 07/17/2006 - 8:13am
#6
Thank you all for your comments. I have a lot to digest at the moment and the options are so numerous and appealing. But i'll have a good trip report to submit at some point!
cheers. . .
Cat
Tue, 07/18/2006 - 7:43am
#7
If you can wait until...
"...the end of September, the World Championship Road Race is in Salzburg this year and is something to consider."
Mon, 07/17/2006 - 9:02am
#8
A great resource
