{"id":2453,"date":"2026-01-07T12:54:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T11:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/?post_type=sport&p=2453"},"modified":"2026-07-31T09:29:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T08:29:14","slug":"cyklotrasa-extrem-023-mtb-alzbeta","status":"publish","type":"sport","link":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/sport\/cyklotrasa-extrem-023-mtb-alzbeta\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycle route EXTREM 023 - MTB Al\u017ebeta"},"content":{"rendered":"

MTB Al\u017ebeta<\/strong>\u00a0is a long-distance mountain cycle route marked with a registration number\u00a0023<\/strong>, which runs through a vast area\u00a0Slansk\u00e9 hills<\/a>. It links the northern part of the mountain range with its southern areas and runs all the way to the lake\u00a0Greater Israel<\/strong>\u00a0near the Slovak-Hungarian border. This route is primarily intended for experienced mountain bikers who are looking for long climbs, technical descents, forest tracks and day-long or multi-day trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Older tourist guides describe the entire main route as a route approximately\u00a0136 kilometres<\/strong>. Current records of the Pre\u0161ov Self-Governing Region<\/a> indicates a marked section within the region with a length of approximately\u00a093 kilometres<\/strong>, whilst another section continues through the Ko\u0161ice Region towards Lake Izra. The discrepancy in the data is therefore likely to be due to differences in the demarcation of the entire historic main road and the sections currently recorded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A route running mainly away from traffic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A major advantage of the Al\u017ebeta MTB is its natural character. Approximately Route 90 % runs along forest and service roads<\/strong>, far from the hustle and bustle of motorised traffic. However, the surface changes significantly as you ride \u2013 cyclists will encounter tarmac, paved paths, gravel sections, forest tracks and more technically challenging paths. Current map data indicate that the majority of the recorded section consists of unpaved surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Pre\u0161ov Region, the route runs from the Pavlovce area, continues through Pust\u00e9 pole above Petrovce, and then passes through the municipalities of Hermanovce nad Top\u013eou, Rudlov, Z\u00e1mutov and Juskova Vo\u013ea. It then heads via the Herlianske sedlo pass, the area around Her\u013eany and the Dargovsk\u00fd priesmyk pass to Lake Ve\u013ek\u00e1 Izra, where the southern section of the main route is located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A challenging route for experienced cyclists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MTB Al\u017ebeta is one of very challenging to extreme mountain bike trails<\/strong>. The route is officially classified as EXPERT<\/strong>, with the total ascent and descent on the recorded section exceeding 2,300 metres in altitude. Cyclists must be prepared for steep climbs, long descents, uneven surfaces, mud, loose stones, tree roots and sections where it may be necessary to push the bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The section in question is considered to be particularly challenging Hermanovce nad Top\u013eou \u2013 Javorov\u00e1 \u2013 Rudlov<\/strong>. The steep climb and technical terrain are challenging in both directions. Less experienced cyclists should be prepared to push their bikes or plan a detour via easier routes in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The route as a whole It is not suitable for families with young children, beginners or leisure cyclists with no experience of mountain terrain<\/strong>. However, some shorter sections can be tackled on their own as day trips. When choosing a section, you should take into account the surface, the elevation gain, the options for returning, and the current condition of the forest tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signage and wayfinding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Al\u017ebeta MTB is labelled the red cycle route sign<\/strong> and the registration number 023<\/strong>. The route was marked out in 2007 and directional signs have been preserved in several places. However, the quality of the painted markings may not be consistent along the entire route, so it is not advisable to rely solely on the signs in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before setting off, it is advisable to download an offline map or a GPX track, or to bring a paper map. Mobile signal can be weak in the forests of the Slansk\u00e9 vrchy, and the correct direction may not always be clear at forest road junctions. Following logging, windstorms or heavy rainfall, the route may feature potholes, mud, fallen trees or temporary diversions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: OOCR R\u0160
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