Quick ride by bicycle from Svit to Poprad

Cruise from Svit to Poprad on a mostly gentle, eastbound ride that feels like it’s made for easy spins. It’s about 10.6 km with a slight net downhill (roughly 80 m down, 25 m up), and the route sticks largely to dedicated cycleways and quiet roads. Surfaces are predominantly smooth and paved, with just a couple of brief paving-stone or rougher bits. As you roll along the Poprad River, keep the High Tatras on your left—great photo ops if the peaks are clear.

Start in Svit, a planned industrial town founded in the 1930s by the Baťa company—its name comes from “Slovenské viskózové továrne.” Finish in Poprad, the gateway to the High Tatras, known for its historic square, the Gothic St. Egidius Church, and easy connections on the Tatra Electric Railway. AquaCity is a popular post-ride soak if you’re in recovery mode.

Tip: expect a short busier stretch as you enter Poprad; follow cycleway signs and stay visible. Comfortable pace puts this under an hour.