Those who regularly search for tours on websites often encounter titles that are not clear, meaning they cannot deduce what the tour is about. However, in this case, the name of the cycling tour reveals what can be expected from it by those who choose this route. Utilizing the cycling path along the Danube, we invite you to a 64 km bike ride, during which you will experience alternating “European rainforests” untouched by humans and the man-maintained Danube landscape. The route starts and ends in the village of Hamuliakovo, so there is no need to worry about how to get back to our cars.
The village of Hamuliakovo is located just 10 km from Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. The village boasts a Romanesque church whose foundations—a rotunda—date back to around 1220. Wall paintings from the late 13th century have been preserved in its interior.
If you arrive by car, you can park near the dyke (levee) and head southeast along the EuroVelo 6 European cycle route towards Šamorín.
The village, located in close proximity to Šamorín (as its district), is known primarily for its hotels and harbor. Kormorán Park is a wonderful spot for a summer evening stroll, while the harbor and the banks of the Danube offer an excellent opportunity to spend an afternoon by the water, as swimming is also possible here. The x-bionic sphere multifunctional resort, which offers accommodation, is sure to charm you with its wide array of activities—including an aquapark with waterslides, a cinema, horse racing, sports events, and wellness facilities. Children can also enjoy themselves at the modern outdoor playground.
Saint Anton, which is part of Báč, has historically been and still is a well-known pilgrimage site. Among its landmarks is the Franciscan church dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua. In the crypt beneath it rests several members of the Apponyi family, as well as the poet Ladislav Amade. The village also features the Apponyi Manor, which currently operates as a hotel.
Through the villages of Kyselica and Baka, we reach the village of Gabčíkovo, which is well-known to most people for the nearby hydroelectric power plant. Although the route we offer does not pass through the town itself but only along its outskirts, it is worth visiting the Chateau Amade and its surrounding park. According to tradition, Maria Theresa gave birth to Joseph II in this chateau.
Continuing from the town of Gabčíkovo, we cross the bridge passing the hydroelectric power plant. The banks of the Danube, along with the manors and churches of our journey so far, now give way to nearly untouched, protected nature. The floodplain forests along the Danube are unique natural formations, often referred to as the Central European equivalent of tropical rainforests. The tour is made even more enjoyable by the Šulianske and Vojčianske lakes, which offer a refreshing spot for a dip. The Sea Eagle Island (Ostrov orliaka morského) nature reserve also offers a stunning view, where with a bit of luck, you can spot a wide variety of native birdlife.
The village, located in immediate proximity to the Danube, is well known among the inhabitants of the Žitný ostrov (Rye Island) region for its local ferry operating between Vojka and Kyselica. This section is particularly important for the tour, as the ferry takes us across the river to the village of Kyselica. Heading northwest along the Danube cycle route, we return to the village of Hamuliakovo, bringing our bike tour to a close.
