Trail of life
Trail of Life Bílé Karpaty
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Explore the Trail of Life Bílé Karpaty, an extensive network of natural MTB circuits and singletrails offering pure off-road cycling adventure amidst the stunning White Carpathians.

🌲 Extensive network of MTB trails and singletrails in the White Carpathians, part of Cykloresort Strážnicko. It also features the Pumptrack and Skill Center Lučina, an outdoor facility offering a 250m pumptrack and an obstacle course for riders of all ages and skill levels on bikes and scooters.
🏞️ Explore marked routes through forests, meadows, and valleys, designed for exploring the landscape and traditional villages of Southern Slovácko.

Why Go

🚵‍♀️ Enjoy natural terrain with roots, soft soil, and even wallrides, jumps, and natural drops.
🤸‍♀️ Practice skills at the large pumptrack and skill center, including a dedicated 250m pumptrack with waves and banked turns, and a small training zone for younger riders.
🛴 Perfect for both bicycles and scooters, improving balance and control.
💰 Free entry to all trails and the pumptrack.
📍 Conveniently located near Lučina reservoir with amenities, in the scenic RO Lučina, under a natural reservoir dam.
🌄 Discover mountain ridges, unique meadows dotted with old oaks, and picturesque valleys.
🎉 Fun for all age categories, bridging generational gaps.
💡 Practice technical skills, small jumps, and work with your center of gravity on the stone path.

🚵‍♀️ Trails & Circuits

Explore 130 km of trails across five main circuits and five dedicated singletrails.
Singletrails:

  • Pod Travičnou (easy, blue, 3 km)
  • Lipinka (easy, blue, 1 km)
  • Bukový (easy, blue, 2 km)
  • Pacholek (medium, red, 1 km)
  • Zmiják (hard, black, 1 km)
    Circuits:
  • Vojšický (16 km, blue) - Paved forest and meadow paths with beautiful views of Vojšice meadows and NPR Čertoryje.
  • Oskerušový (21 km, yellow) - Diverse route to Travičná lookout tower, with newly built trails suitable for children and nearby family wineries.
  • Kuželovský (23 km, orange) - Offers views of flowery meadows with majestic oaks, visiting distinctive villages of Horňácko.
  • Horňácký (33 km, green) - Provides beautiful views of Horňácko meadows and villages, including a mini-brewery visit.
  • Kovalovský (33 km, red) - The most challenging circuit with views of Slovácko villages and remote borderland, requiring snacks and preparedness for mud.

Why Avoid

🌧️ Trails can become muddy after rain.
🚧 Some sections feature natural drops and obstacles, requiring skill.
⚠️ Primarily intended for experienced cyclists.
🚫 Children under 12 years old are permitted only under the supervision of an adult aged 18 or older on the trails, and require parental supervision at the Pumptrack and Skill Center.
⚠️ Entry to the Skill Center (obstacle course) and stone path is at your own risk.
📍 Approximately 8.7 km from Strážnice town center.
❌ Some trails may be temporarily closed due to logging or other maintenance, check current status before visiting.

Cost

💰 Absolutely free to enter and use all trails and the pumptrack.

Hours

🗓️ Operating season for singletrails is from April 1st to October 31st each year.
⏰ Evening riding on singletraily is prohibited after specific times: April from 6:30 PM, May to July from 7:30 PM, August from 7:00 PM, September from 5:30 PM (from Sept 20th, 4:30 PM), and October from 4:00 PM.
☀️ Recommended morning start time for one-way singletrails is 7:30 AM.

Rules

📜 Adhere to operating rules, the off-road cyclist's code, and respect all users on shared paths.
🚨 Riding on the marked circuits and trails is at the user's own risk.
📱 It is recommended not to ride alone and to carry a charged mobile phone, ideally with the 'Záchranka' emergency application installed.
🗺️ Before riding, familiarize yourself with the difficulty of individual routes via information boards and maps at the starting point in RO Lučina near the Pumptrack and Lučina Info Center.
↔️ Riders must stay on marked trails, respect warning signs, adjust speed accordingly, and ensure their own safety as well as that of other users and visitors.
🚲 A suitable mountain bike in good technical condition is required.
➡️ MTB circuits should be ridden in the recommended direction, and dedicated singletrails are one-way.
🌳 Be cautious of natural obstacles like fallen branches or trees, and unstable surfaces.
🚫 Riding under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances is prohibited.
⛑️ The use of appropriate protective equipment, especially a cycling helmet, is mandatory; other protective gear like spine protectors, elbow pads, knee pads, and shin guards are recommended.
📏 A recommended distance of at least 30 meters between riders should be maintained.
🩹 Users are obliged to provide first aid to injured fellow users if needed.
🌿 Respect for nature is paramount; users must behave quietly in the forest and not enter open landscape or forest stands outside marked trails/circuits.

Pumptrack Rules

⚠️ Entry at your own risk.
🚫 Do not use if wet, icy, or otherwise unsuitable.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult.
⛑️ Helmets are strictly mandatory; other protectors are recommended.
➡️ Ride primarily in one direction (exercise caution if two-way).
🚫 No riding under influence of alcohol/drugs.
🤝 Training requires at least 2 people for first aid.
🧹 Keep track clear, do not modify the pumptrack without permission.
🛑 Avoid harsh braking/skidding and maintain cleanliness.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Parking available at the Lučina recreational area, including a large-capacity parking lot.

🍔 Food

🍔 Buffet and restaurant options are available at Lučina recreational area, including Trail Bistro TOFL.

🏕️ Camping

🏕️ Campsite facilities are available at Lučina.

ℹ️ Services

ℹ️ Information center available.
🛌 Accommodation options nearby.
🛠️ Bike service available.
⚡ E-bike charging available.
🚽 Toilets available.

Managed By

🤝 Trail of Life Bílé Karpaty z.s.