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Czech Republic - Full Ride Vienna to Prague



This version of Czech Greenways was the first long distance cycling trail going through the Czech Republic. Seasoned cyclists will enjoy riding the whole way from Vienna to Prague. There is a great variety of landscapes along the route - from the warm, winegrowing region of South Moravia, the lush, forested Podyji National Park, to the Czech-Moravian highlands, the lakes surrounding Telc and the romantic countryside of central Bohemia. Enjoy the numerous fairytale castles, chateaux, small historical towns on the trail. Add to this the best beer in the world in local pubs along the trail and it is hard to find a route rivaling this one in Central Europe.

5 Reasons to Cycle the Czech Republic

This tour passes through villages that are rich in cultural events throughout the summer months. Note, some summer festivals, music festivals, are so big that hotel space can be difficult at times. We also offer this trip on a guided basis. See details below.

 


Tour Details


General Tour Information

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Dates: April through October; this is a self-guided and supported tour. You can go any date subject to hotel availability. See a list of events below to help you choose some dates. We can also organize guided trips for any group size of 4 ore more and accommodate custom requests; please inquire

Enjoy this undeveloped former communist controled area to discover castles, artisans, and charming people.

Self guided, supported: available on request from April through October.
What is self-guided cycling?

Level 2-3 - Moderate to strong; terrain is flat to rolling but daily ride distances are much more than the "Light" version that finishes in Cesky.

Options:
Vienna and Prague addons - extra night in Prague on Day 8 recommended.

Early arrival by 1 day in Vienna also recommended.

Guided trips for 4 or more persons

Events

Vienna: June - Long Night of Music
Vienna Festival: May - June
Mikulov: Wine Harvest September; International Guitar Festival July
Jindrichuv Hradec - Rose Festival July
Cesky Krumlov: Chamber Music Festival June
International Music Festival: July
Prague: Prague Spring Festival: May

Customer Comments

"I have just returned home from our wonderful trip to Eastern Europe and wanted to tell you how pleased we were with all your arrangements. The service on the ground was really amazing. Tom was always easy to reach with the cell phone that was part of our gear, and more than accommodating. The hotels that we stayed at surpassed our expectations in every case. And the breadth of exposure to Czech history and culture was lovely. And best of all, the GPS kept us on the straight and narrow most of the time. "
- Paula S./Canada

"Fantastic Trip! You folks really have this bike trip thing down. Every aspect of the trip was great..."
- Tom M./USA

Itinerary

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Self-guided or guided cycling trip.
What is self-guided cycling?

Click on a day to see that days itinerary.

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8

Day 1 | Vienna - Stockerau
After your arrival in Vienna, make your way individually to Stockerau (car, train or 18 km
by bike). We recommend the train or a taxi for quickest arrival. We can suggest some train departures for you from Vienna. In Stockerau you take a taxi to the first hotel where we will meet you to do the orientation and bike set up. Orientation times are usually late afternoon, after 4pm. Overnight in Stockerau, dinner on your own for which we will provide suggestions in your route book and discuss at orientation.

Hotel City Stockerau

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Stockerau

Located on the edge of the Weinviertel, in the heart of the festival city of Stockerau, you will dis...

Day 2 | Stockerau - Drnholec (64 km / 40 miles)
On the first day of the route you will follow the Leiserbergweg bike path to Ernstbrunn
(Leiser Berge Natural Park). After passing into the Czech Republic through the border post
at Laa an der Thaya, the South Moravian lowland terrain is flat all the way to Drnholec.
Transfer by car to Mikulov. Overnight in Mikulov.

Hotel Templ

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Mikulov

Hotel Templ Mikulov offers the possibility of accommodation in 17 rooms, each of which has its own s...

Day 3 | Drnholec - Znojmo – Vranov nad Dyji (93 km / 61 miles)
After breakfast cycle from Drnholec through Znojmo, to Podyji National Park with un-
touched nature, beautiful views of the deep, forested river valley and the last remnant of
the Iron Curtain. Another highlight is Vranov castle, perched high on a rock above the
Dyje river. A shorter cycling option, with a car transfer from Drnholec to Znojmo, is available
(cycling 43 km / 27 miles).
Overnight in Vranov nad Dyji.

Pension Inspira

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Vranov nad Dyji

Small country inn located alongside the Dyji River and with a view on the castle. Little English spo...

Day 4 | Vranov nad Dyji – Slavonice – Telc (76 km / 47 miles)
Cycle along the Austrian border to Slavonice, a forgotten jewel with sgraffito houses.
Then cycle from Slavonice to Telc, which has a well-preserved Renaissance town center
listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A shorter cycling option, with a train transfer
from Slavonice to Telc, is available (cycling 48 km / 30 miles).
Overnight in Telc.

Hotel Celerin

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Telc

Hotel Celerin is located on the main square of Telc, "namesti Zachariase z Hradce", in a quiet place...

Day 5 | Telc – Jindrichuv Hradec (42 km / 26 miles)
Today you will cycle through the Czech-Moravian Highlands, through fields and forests.
A unique stop on the way is the memorial in Kostelni Myslova to Jewish painter called
Frantisek Moritz Nagl, a local artist who died in Auschwitz extermination camp along with
his family. Finish the day in the old town of Jindrichuv Hradec, containing the third big-
gest castle complex in the Czech Republic.
Overnight in Jindrichuv Hradec.

Hotel Concertino

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377 01 Jindrichuv Hradec

The Hotel Concertino - Zlata Husa is one of the largest hotel situated directly in the main square, ...

Day 6 | Jindrichuv Hradec - Tabor (49 km / 30 miles)
This route leads through a tapestry of woods and ponds to Cervena Lhota, with a beauti-
ful little chateau built on a rocky island in the middle of a pond. Afternoon arrival in Tabor
leaves plenty of time for a tour of this historic town, founded by the Hussites.
Overnight in Tabor.

Hotel Nautilus

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Tabor

Each room is individually decorated with all work being carried out by local craftsmen and artisans,...

Day 7 | Tabor - Benesov (73 km / 45 miles)
From Tabor we ride through a region of highlands with woods and pastures, an area known
as Czech Siberia for its blustery winter weather and unspoiled environment. There is a
beautiful view of the River Luznice from the bridge in the town of Sedlec-Prcice, the
destination of the annual Prague-Prcice walk. The highlight of this day is a visit to the
impressive chateau of Konopiste with its large, English park and Rose Garden.
Overnight in Benesov.

Hotel Karlov

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Besanov

The Bellevue hotel Karlov is located in the historical part of Benesov u Prahy, in close neighbourho...

Day 8 | Benesov –Pruhonice - Prague (40 km / 25 miles)
The final part of this bicycle tour takes you to Pruhonice with its Renaissance chateau and
chateau park - a center of botany and garden science in the Czech Republic. Transfer by
car from Pruhonice to Prague city center. Your last night tonight is on your own, or you can depart at your leisure. We can book extra nights at this hotel shown below.

Hotel Constans

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Prague

Hotel Constans is located in the historical center of Prague - directly under Prague Castle. There a...


What's Included

All lodging in superior quality inns and small hotels with higher end rooms included, breakfast daily - which is usually a hot/cold buffet, luggage transfers from hotel to hotel, local emergency support throughout the trip, cell phone rental (for local calls only - to our support), transportation as in program, orientation on day 1 which inlcudes a meeting at the train station and transfer to the first hotel, riding routes with maps and cue sheets, suggestions for visitation and dining, bike delivery, pickup, fitting, and fully equipped rental for the duration with GPS (1/group or couple).

A guided tour can be arranged along this same itinerary with a minimum of 4 persons. The price is slightly higher per person, see Price Tab, and includes all the same items plus guide, support van, and some guided visites at selected sites. In addition, other activities can include canoeing, horseback riding, and multisport itineraries. Private groups of 4 or more can also book custom guided dates.

Accommodation: 7 nights in charming 2/34 star guest houses and small charming hotels. A number of dining options exist in or within short walk of each property. All accommodations include private bathroom and a variety of other amenities. Websites and links available, please contact us.

  • Buffet breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • English route descriptions
  • Detailed cycling maps
  • Town maps
  • Global Positioning System (GPS) console
  • Transportation by car according to program
  • Welcome briefing upon arrival
  • Quality TREK bike rental
  • Stand-by support (cell phone and contact person)

Tour Rates

Price Per person based on double occupancy: 1290 Euros per person

Single supplement (for a single occupancy room) when 2 or more persons traveling: 350 Euros

Solo supplement (traveling alone): added 15% of tour rate, in Euros.

Triples available in some locations, please inquire.

Guided Trip Rates: 1940 euros/person double occupancy; when 4-7 participants, and 1740 euros/person with 8 or more. Ask us for date info if you are interested in a guided version which is available for private groups and sometimes open to join other groups.

Hybrid Bike Rentals are included in the above prices; see the Bike tab for bike details.

Private transfers to the tour start or at the finish are possible, please inquire..

(convert from euros)

 

Bike Info

Czech trek 7300 bicycle

Bike rentals are available for every tour. We offer top quality hybrid bikes and tandems.

Note: pedals are flat or with clips; if you bring your own clipless pedals and shoes we can install them.

Bike details: [Click for image and more details ]
All bikes are equipped with - mudguards, rear luggage carrier, bar ends, bell, rear light, clips
and water bottle holder. We also provide - helmet, pannier bags, handlebar bag,
cyclocomputer, repair tools, puncture repair kit, inner tube, pump, water bottle and lock.

Feel free to bring your own helmet, saddle or pedals. We will fit them to your bike.
We have a pedal wrench so you do not need to bring your own.

Bikes are included in the tour price. Moderate terrain with some rolling hills and easy to moderate distances. Tandem and child trailers also available - please inquire. Helmet included.

 


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