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Lesser Poland Voivodeship

powiat nowotarski

gmina Łapsze Niżne

View of Lake Czorsztyn – Niedzica Castle loop from Niedzica

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Poland

Lesser Poland Voivodeship

powiat nowotarski

gmina Łapsze Niżne

View of Lake Czorsztyn – Niedzica Castle loop from Niedzica

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View of Lake Czorsztyn – Niedzica Castle loop from Niedzica

01:06

15.3km

310m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.58 km for 304 m

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4.18 km

View of the Pieniny Mountains

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The best place with a view of the Pieniny Mountains on Velo Czorsztyn.

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4.34 km

Red Asphalt Path with View of Lake Czorsztyn

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one of the fastest sections of Velo, but you have to be careful because the bend at the bottom can surprise you.

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4.47 km

Descent With a View of Lake Czorsztyn

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There are no bunkers, but it's still awesome :)

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4.56 km

View of Lake Czorsztyn

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A nice roller coaster ride on the lakefront. A constant up and down, right and left

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8.73 km

Velo Czorsztyn: Cycling Route Around Lake Czorsztyn (Niedzica – Czorsztyn)

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Velo Czorsztyn

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9.37 km

Velo Czorsztyn is one of the most beautiful cycling routes in Poland, running around Lake Czorsztyn in the Pieniny Mountains. It is about 30 km long and offers spectacular views of the Tatras, the castles in Czorsztyn and Niedzica and the picturesque landscapes of Podhale. The route is well-maintained, with a paved surface, which makes it suitable for all types of bikes. There are numerous rest areas, beaches and catering points along the way. An additional attraction is the possibility of shortening the route by cycling across the lake on board one of the boats operating here.

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10.3 km

Niedzica Castle

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Stage destination on the European long-distance hiking trail E3.

A wedding was celebrated on the day of our arrival in the guesthouse, which is wonderfully located on the lake, and the next morning the decorated cake was still on the counter. The cake was not for us, but it was a successful introduction to a very special day.

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11.8 km

View of Niedzica Castle and Czorsztyńskie Lake

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It might not be that clear why there are two castles (one rebuilt, one in ruin now) on two sides of the lake. First, imagine there was no lake. Second, imagine that Dunajec River was a border between Poland and Hungary throughout centuries and this area was a border crossing. The construction of the dam was finished in 1997, after almost 30 years. It’s main function is to control the water flow in Dunajec River, protect the lower situated towns from floods. Some people say it was built only for the Sromowce Gorals, so that they can raft 7 months in a year :-). Its area is roughly half the size of Liptovská Mára Lake, some 10,5 sq km. As in the case of Liptov Lake, here also some villages had to be moved higher. The construction of the dam and the lake had an impact on the local microclimate, increasing on 0,3º C the year average temperature in a 5km ratio. The locals say that the weather changes a bit as well, probably due to a different terrain surface.

Niedzica Castle /detour/
In the northernmost lands of the historic Spiš Region lies the impressive Niedzica Castle. Since the construction of the Niedzica Dam (20th century, 2nd half) it overlooks the Czorsztyńskie Lake but before that, since the 14th century it protected a ford (shallow water passage) on Dunajec River which was a border between the Polish and Hungarian Kingdom. It was built by Berzeviczy noble family. Initially a fortified castle, in the 16t century turned more into a Baroque residence that it remained until today. After WW1 when the northern small part of Spisz (including the castle) was granted to Poland, the castle remained a property of Salomon family that lost it only with the arrival of the Soviets who dispossessed all the noble families. It was turned into a museum and a hotel. There is a scenic terrace from which you can see the Lake with the ruins of Czorsztyn Castle (opposite side of the Lake), Gorce Mountains and Pieniny Mountains. In summer season there are boat cruises on the Lake.

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15.3 km

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6.68 km

4.70 km

3.42 km

480 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.54 km

2.49 km

2.16 km

1.58 km

464 m

< 100 m

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Friday 10 July

19°C

11°C

55 %

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View of Lake Czorsztyn – Niedzica Castle loop from Niedzica

View of the Pieniny Mountains

Red Asphalt Path with View of Lake Czorsztyn

Descent With a View of Lake Czorsztyn

View of Lake Czorsztyn

Velo Czorsztyn: Cycling Route Around Lake Czorsztyn (Niedzica – Czorsztyn)

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Niedzica Castle

View of Niedzica Castle and Czorsztyńskie Lake

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