The conditions on the Žitný Island allow us to enjoy cycling tourism on easy routes. On the next tour, you can try three types of transportation and travel along a section of the Danube on Žitný Island.
From Dunajská Streda, you can travel by bike bus to Gabčíkovo or Vojka nad Dunajom every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday from the end of April until September 17. This special vehicle compensates for the absence of a bike path. In Dunajská Streda, you can enjoy coffee or lunch at one of the charming local establishments, visit the Yellow Manor, the Gallery of Contemporary Hungarian Artists, and take a walk around the MOL Arena.
The youngest town on Žitný ostrov welcomes you with a beautiful forest park, pleasant restaurants, and the murmuring Čiliz stream. At the edge of the town, a waterworks dominates the landscape. Here, we will disembark and join the international cycling route EuroVelo 6 heading towards Bratislava. We can choose between a smooth asphalt road along the dam and a walk through the charming villages on the Žitný Island, such as Baka, Trstená na Ostrove, Kyselica, Báč, and Šamorín, all the way to Hamuliakovo.
In the village of Báč, you will find a cycling center, but if you long for true peace, visit the Church of St. Anthony, the most famous pilgrimage site on Žitný Island. The Franciscan church dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua was built in 1677. On its altar stood a painting of the Most Holy Mother of God, who shed blood. The painting was created by a young drummer, Márton Liszkay, in gratitude in 1705. The painting of grace shed tears of blood four times between June 19 and June 23, 1715. Since then, it has been a pilgrimage site for the residents of Žitný ostrov.
Upon returning to the dam, we will be greeted by the view of Šamorín. This northern center of Žitný Island is a popular spot for tourism, and near the banks of the Danube, we will find many services. If we have a bit more time, we can visit the X-bionic sports center, the historic center, the Pomlé forest park, and taste one of the best ice creams on Žitný ostrov.
As we approach Bratislava, the traffic on the dam intensifies. In the area of Hamuliakovo, there is a pleasant resting spot for visitors. Just a few steps from the dam, we can find two buffets where we can recharge our energy. While we’re here, let's not miss the unique church of the village! The Roman Catholic church was probably built in the 13th century. Wall paintings from the turn of the 13th to 14th century, as well as from the late 14th century, were discovered in the sanctuary and on the northern wall of the nave between 1979 and 1981, and were later restored. Notably, the depiction of St. Ladislaus can be seen on the northern wall. The slanted, pyramidal tower is adorned with Gothic spires. The tower has slightly tilted due to flooding.
From Hamuliakovo, we can easily cross the Danube by bike ferry to continue our journey in the Little Žitný ostrov. Before that, we can visit the Wild Water area or the unique Danubiana museum. Our journey continues towards Vojka. Again, we can choose between the dam or the road near the villages.
The village offers the opportunity for a walk to one of the Danube’s branches, camping, and if we still have energy, we can also rent a boat. From this quiet village, we can continue cycling towards Gabčíkovo, or we can board the bike bus here and return to Gabčíkovo or Dunajská Streda.
