THE DESIGN OF A CYCLING ROUTE IN THE MODEL TERRITORY OF LEVICE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
THE DESIGN OF A CYCLING ROUTE IN THE MODEL TERRITORY OF LEVICE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

Author(s): Tomáš Kováč, Martin Boltižiar
Subject(s): Human Geography, Sports Studies
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: bicycle touring; proposed route; Levice; development of the territory; municipality;
Summary/Abstract: The importance of bicycle touring is currently getting more attention, mainly in other countries of the European Union, but recently also here in Slovakia. In the article, we focus on the impact of bicycle touring on tourism in Slovakia with its legislative provisions and on the design of new cycling routes. We pay special attention to the particular importance of bicycle touring in the town of Levice and the surrounding area. After analyzing and evaluating of the existing routes, we decide to propose two new ones, which could have a positive impact on the development of the territory. We designed the first route outside of the town of Levice (Levice-Dolná Seč-Vyšné nad Hronom-Žemliare-Jur nad Hronom-Starý Hrádok-Mýtne Ludany časť Dobogov - Levice) 29 km in length. We situated the second route in the built-up area of the town of Levice; its length is 6.9 km. Both proposed routes have “rekrea” difficulty, i.e., they are designed for families with children or cyclists with a lower fitness level.

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