Bikepark Veľká Rača Oščadnica - Dedovka
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Experience thrilling downhill mountain biking on 5 diverse trails at Bikepark Veľká Rača, part of the Snowparadise resort which also features Slovakia's longest bob-sleigh track and other family-friendly attractions.

📜 A thrilling hub for mountain biking enthusiasts, offering five distinct tracks tailored to different skill levels.
🔍 Features natural and artificial obstacles, jumps, and berms, accessible via a convenient four-seater chairlift, and part of the larger Snowparadise resort with additional summer attractions.

Why Go

🚵‍♀️ Explore 5 marked downhill mountain biking trails totaling 10.6 km
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for families with children and experienced riders alike
🎢 Experience adrenaline rides on mountain scooters or tricycles on the Family track
🛷 Ride Slovakia's longest bob-sleigh track, the Alpin Coaster
🌲 Enjoy an adventure amid Slovakian summer beauty with various other attractions

Trail Details

  • 1. ENDURO (Red): ⛰️ Medium to High difficulty, 2,000 m length, 337 m elevation. Designed for experienced riders with wooden obstacles, jumps, and banked turns. Starts from Marguška.
  • 2. DOWNHILL PRO (Black): 🏆 High difficulty, 1,800 m length, 337 m elevation. Most challenging track for advanced riders, suitable for races. Starts from Marguška.
  • 3. FREE RIDE (Blue): 🏞️ Medium difficulty, 1,400 m length, 314 m elevation. Enjoyable for both experienced and less skilled bikers with jumps, waves, and banked turns.
  • 4. FAMILY (Green):: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Low difficulty, 1,700 m length, 314 m elevation. Easy track for less skilled riders, also great for mountain scooters.
  • 5. MOUNTAIN (Yellow): 🌄 Low difficulty, 3,700 m length, 314 m elevation. Longest track, suitable for families, with a natural, clay, and grassy surface.

Other Attractions

🎠 Historical carousel, climbing wall, children's cable car, slide, rope obstacle course, aquazorbing, X-jump trampoline, children's trampolines, swing with a view of Malá Fatra, children's rope park, Macka Račka children's cable car, Dedovka lookout tower (16m), archery, air rifles.

Checklist

⛑️ Mandatory Equipment: Helmet, gloves, and protectors for elbows, knees, spine, and chest.
🚴‍♂️ Bike Check: Ensure your bicycle seat is properly secured before boarding the cable car.

Rules of Conduct

⚠️ Track Safety: Familiarize yourself with tracks and obstacles. Maintain clear view and adjust speed to abilities.
🚫 Prohibited: Riding under influence, dismantling tracks, performing non-cycling activities, pedestrian entry, unaccompanied children (under 15), glass containers, smoking, open flames, pushing bike against direction of travel.
🤝 Consideration: Maintain sufficient distance (min 30m) from other riders.
🚑 First Aid: In case of accident, provide assistance and report to park staff at the Dedovka cable car bottom station.

Important Information

🔞 Age Restrictions: Riders under 18 need parent/guardian consent. Riders under 15 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
🎟️ Tickets: Entry is prohibited outside operating hours and without a purchased ticket.
⚖️ Responsibility: Visitors ride at their own responsibility and risk. The operator is not responsible for damages.

Why Avoid

🚶‍♀️ Pedestrian entry is prohibited on cycling tracks.
🚫 Not accessible outside operating hours or without a ticket.
☔ May be closed in case of unfavorable weather conditions.

🅿️ Parking

Free parking is available.

⏰ Hours

  • April, May, June: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 09:00 to 16:00.
  • July, August: Mondays to Fridays from 09:00 to 17:00; Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 09:00 to 18:00.
  • September, October: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 09:00 to 16:00.
  • The resort may be closed in case of unfavorable weather.