The tracks are part of the historic First Hungarian-Galician Railway route, which once connected Przemyśl with Budapest.
The rail-trolleys are built on iron frames designed to lock securely onto standard-gauge railway tracks.
The operation spans a total of four distinct routes that radiate from the central Uherce Mineralne station.
The railway line was officially closed to regular passenger traffic in 2010 before being repurposed as a tourist attraction in 2013.
Each trolley is designed to seat up to four people, with two individuals acting as active pedallers.
Bieszczadzkie Drezyny Rowerowe utilizes a 47-kilometer stretch of the decommissioned Zagórz–Ustrzyki Dolne railway line in the Bieszczady Mountains. Visitors operate manual pedal-powered trolleys along historic steel tracks that were originally constructed between 1872 and 1874. The attraction offers multiple route variants originating from the station in Uherce Mineralne. Riders work in teams to propel the rail-mounted vehicles, which are engineered for stability on the gauge. The tracks pass through rural landscapes, forested corridors, and across local railway bridges. The rail infrastructure remains largely in its original 19th-century configuration, preserved for recreational use rather than transit. This site currently represents the largest rail-trolley operator in Poland by track length. The experience is physical, requiring moderate exertion to navigate the tracks.
The mid-route railway bridges provide the most scenic perspective of the surrounding mountain valleys.
Bring a water bottle, as the physical exertion of pedaling in the sun can be dehydrating.
Wear sunscreen and sunglasses, as large sections of the tracks are exposed without canopy cover.
Check your footwear to ensure you have firm soles for efficient pedaling pressure.
Do not attempt to push or race other trolleys, as this can derail the synchronized flow of traffic and cause collisions.
Operates seasonally from early spring through late autumn; closed during winter months due to track snow conditions.
Sportswear or comfortable casual clothing recommended; closed-toe shoes are essential for safe pedaling.
