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The best cycling routes in the Central Highlands

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Cycling in the Central Highlands is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Sri Lanka. So you can find your perfect Central Highlands bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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1. View of Sigiriya – Rice Field View loop from Dambulla

42.5km

02:32

180m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Nuwara Eliya Tea Farm loop from Ruwan Eliya

19.6km

01:16

250m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pidurangala Rock – Gravel track around Sigiriya loop from Kimbissa

27.2km

01:50

120m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Norton Reservoir loop from Hatton

43.4km

02:57

750m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Rice Field View – View of Sigiriya loop from Sigiriya

38.5km

02:28

170m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Ramboda Falls – Kothmale Panorama loop from Magasthota

60.9km

04:43

1,660m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. View of Sigiriya – Gravel track around Sigiriya loop from Dambulla

50.4km

03:24

180m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. View of Sigiriya – Gravel track around Sigiriya loop from Sigiriya

11.2km

00:47

40m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Egodawewa Lake loop from Sigiriya

9.89km

00:35

40m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View of Sigiriya – Siyabalagala loop from Sigiriya

34.1km

02:03

140m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in the Central Highlands

1. View of Sigiriya – Rice Field View loop from Dambulla

2. Nuwara Eliya Tea Farm loop from Ruwan Eliya

3. Pidurangala Rock – Gravel track around Sigiriya loop from Kimbissa

4. Norton Reservoir loop from Hatton

5. Rice Field View – View of Sigiriya loop from Sigiriya

6. Ramboda Falls – Kothmale Panorama loop from Magasthota

7. View of Sigiriya – Gravel track around Sigiriya loop from Dambulla

8. View of Sigiriya – Gravel track around Sigiriya loop from Sigiriya

9. Egodawewa Lake loop from Sigiriya

10. View of Sigiriya – Siyabalagala loop from Sigiriya

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Most popular routes in the Central Highlands

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