Day 1 | 17 September

Rimavská Sobota (cycle routes 2595, 5611)- Fiľakovo - Šurice - Hajnáčka - Stará Bašta - Gemerský Jablonec - Gemerské Dechtáre

• Summary: 75 km / 348 m ↗️ / 348 m ↘️

And so began our two-week adventure on two wheels as part of the Erasmus+ W2W program! Today, we completed the first 73 kilometers out of a total of 900 and discovered many beautiful places in southern Slovakia along the way. The weather was on our side, allowing us to explore the hidden gems of the land of volcanoes and castles. Our first stop was the majestic Fiľakovo Castle, rich in history and charm. From there, we rode to the mysterious Owl Castle in Šurice, surrounded by stunning nature. We also visited the impressive Hajnáčka Castle, which captivated us with its unique atmosphere. We ended the day by meeting local residents – Gábor and Máté – who introduced us to their martial arts and traditional crafts. We're already looking forward to the next adventures that await us on two wheels!

Varga Gábor

This bikepacking tour is part of Explore the World on Two Wheels, a project co-financed by the European Commission through the Erasmus+ programme.