Austria - Salzburg-Prague

Day 2 | St. Gilgen – Gmunden - Linz (59 km / 37 miles)
Today you will cycle to Bad Ischl at the foot of the 1450m high Katrin Mountain. Here you
can visit the Imperial Villa, the summer residence of the Austrian Emperor. Continue along
the river Traun to Lake Traunsee where you will see the major highlight of the day,
chateau Orth, situated on an island in the middle of the lake. Transfer by train from
Gmunden to Linz.
Overnight in Linz.

Day 3 | Cesky Krumlov (47 km / 30 miles)
Cycle from the Danube river valley up into the hills that form the border of the Czech
Republic and Austria. In Vyssi Brod is one of the most venerable monasteries in the Czech
Republic, built in the late 13th century. Transfer by car from Vyssi Brod to Cesky Krumlov.
Overnight in Cesky Krumlov.

Day 4 | Cesky Krumlov – Ceske Budejovice – Hluboka nad Vltavou (42 km / 26 miles)
Cesky Krumlov has an unparalleled medieval town center, and an ornate chateau and
tower overlooking the town. From here cycle to Ceske Budejovice, home of the real
Budweiser beer where it has been brewed for the past 700 years. Finish by cycling to
Hluboka nad Vltavou. The Tudor Gothic chateau in Hluboka nad Vltavou is one of the most
beautiful chateaux in Bohemia.
Overnight in Hluboka nad Vltavou.

Day 5 | Hluboka nad Vltavou – Pisek (53 km / 33 miles)
Today you start out by cycling from Hluboka through Tyn nad Vltavou to the historical
town of Pisek. The oldest bridge in Bohemia, built in the 13th century (older than Charles
Bridge in Prague), crosses the river at Pisek.
Overnight in Pisek.

Day 6 | Pisek – Pribram (69 km / 43 miles)
The highlight of this cycling day is Zvikov Castle on a rocky hill overlooking the confluence
of the Otava and Vltava rivers. It is known as the “Queen of Bohemian castles” due to its
majestic position. Next stop is Castle Orlik, on Orlik Reservoir. At Vysoka u Pribrame there
is the memorial to the Czech composer Dvorak. Continue on to Pribram, which has a
longstanding legacy of mining. Silver, lead and other metals were mined here from the 12th
Century.
Overnight in Pribram.

Day 7 | Pribram – Prague ( 59 km / 37 miles)
The cycle from Pribram to Prague first takes you to the town of Horovice and its Baroque
chateau, and then to the Gothic castle of Karlstejn atop a wooded hill. This sturdy castle,
founded by Czech King and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, once guarded the Czech crown
jewels.
Overnight in Prague.

Day 8 | Prague
Prague is the “city of a thousand spires”. The Charles Bridge, the Old Town square and
Prague Castle, the largest castle complex in Europe, are great places to visit.