EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail: Slovakia

EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail

EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail: Slovakia

A collection of 6 cycling routes.

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Overview

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Explore the Slovak stretch of EuroVelo 13 along the former Iron Curtain. The route traces the Morava River to the Danube around Bratislava, with views of floodplain forests, WWII bunkers, and landmarks like Devín Castle. It’s mostly flat with gentle ups and downs, great for easy touring or linking into a longer EuroVelo ride.

Expect a mix of surfaces: plenty of smooth asphalt with long gravel sections, plus short bits of concrete and paving stones. The riding switches between levee tracks, dedicated cycleways, and quiet roads, with only brief busy-road links. A touring or gravel bike with medium-width tires is ideal.

Spring to autumn is the sweet spot. Wind can pick up on the open river plains, and after heavy rain some gravel stretches can feel soft. Wayfinding is generally straightforward, and there are regular towns and parks to break up the day. Whether you’re after a relaxed day ride near Bratislava or a borderland journey through nature reserves, this section delivers easy miles, big river scenery, and a neat slice of Cold War history.

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Duration
144.5 km
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Avg. speed
257 m
Ascent
256 m
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EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail: Slovakia

Routes in this collection

All 6 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

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EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail, Slovakia Part 2: Bratislava

Cycling route in Bratislava, Bratislava Region, Slovakia

A short EV13 hop through Bratislava. Starting in the city’s south and heading toward the center, this 4.4 km stretch is flat and easy—perfect for a warm-up or quick transfer on the Iron Curtain Trail. Expect urban cycling on bike paths and quiet streets, with plenty of spots to pause once you reach…
4.4 km
Distance
10 m
Ascent
8 m
Descent
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EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail, Slovakia Part 2: Bratislava to Angern an der March

Cycling route in Bratislava, Bratislava Region, Slovakia

Roll out of Bratislava and follow EuroVelo 13 along the Danube and into the Morava floodplains. It’s a relaxed 43 km with mostly paved cycleways and farm tracks, flat and breezy, perfect for an easy day. Expect quiet levee paths, wetlands, and border-hugging scenery before you reach Angern an der M…
43 km
Distance
125 m
Ascent
122 m
Descent
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EuroVelo 13 Iron Curtain Slovakia 1: Angern an der March - Malacky

Cycling route in Angern an der March, Lower Austria, Austria

Cross the Morava from Angern an der March and roll into Slovakia toward Malacky. This short, flat EuroVelo 13 stretch mixes quiet roads with a bit of gravel—easy going and borderland views. Finish in Malacky, a Záhorie town with cafés and a leafy park by the Pálffy mansion. About 10 km with almost …
10.4 km
Distance
11 m
Ascent
14 m
Descent
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EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail: Malacky to Rabensburg (Slovakia Part 1)

Cycling route in Malacky, Bratislava Region, Slovakia

Easy cross-border spin on EuroVelo 13 from Malacky to Rabensburg. Roll out of the Záhorie lowlands on mostly smooth asphalt and farm tracks, with about 25.5 km and roughly 45 m of climbing. Quiet sections dominate, with a few short road stretches. Finish in Rabensburg over the Austrian border in th…
25.5 km
Distance
45 m
Ascent
33 m
Descent
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EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail: Marchegg to Rabensburg

Cycling route in Marchegg, Lower Austria, Austria

Flat 50 km spin on EuroVelo 13 from Marchegg to Rabensburg, tracing the old Iron Curtain along the Morava/March. You roll mostly on quiet farm tracks and gravel, with just a few short road bits. Start by the border town of Marchegg, then follow riverside landscapes and fields through the Weinvierte…
50.1 km
Distance
52 m
Ascent
61 m
Descent
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EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail: Hainburg an der Donau to Marchegg

Cycling route in Hainburg an der Donau, Lower Austria, Austria

Cruise EuroVelo 13 from Hainburg an der Donau to Marchegg along the Morava floodplains. It’s a flat, easy 11 km spin, mostly on paved cycleways with a few short gravel bits. Start in the historic Danube town of Hainburg and finish by Marchegg’s nature reserves—look out for storks in season. Expect …
11.1 km
Distance
14 m
Ascent
18 m
Descent
  1. Bikemap
  2. Official routes
  3. EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail
  4. EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail: Slovakia