Self-guided Prague to Vienna Greenways bike path tour: Fairytale lovers delight! This self-guided cycling tour will take you through the castle lands of Europe on the back of a bike. Pure Adventures Tours has curated a self-guided itinerary through one of the art centers of the world to a land brimming with Gothic cathedrals and Renaissance architecture. As well as feasting on the architectural delights of Bavarian Europe, this bicycle vacation leads the traveler through the forests of the Podyji National Park, to the Czech-Moravian highlands, to the lakes surrounding Telc. Ride along the Dyje and Vltava Rivers and then into the region’s famous wine country: the Tuscany of Moravia. On the famous Greenways cycling path, you are sure to enjoy the most beautiful parts of central and Eastern Europe!
Tour starts in Prague and finishes in Vienna. Arrival pick up from Prague Airport or central Prague is included. Departure on own.
Not Included:
Vlastimil is our man on the ground in the Czech Republic; he is extremely passionate about cycling and he knows his country and these routes by heart! A native of the Czech Republic, Vlastimil is fluent in English, and looks forward to welcoming you to his beautiful homeland!
Best Time To Go: March-May, August-October
Today is your arrival day in Prague and a chance to get adjusted to the time change. The day is yours to explore, sitesee, and get to know this beautiful city. If you would like to have more than one night here, please inquire at the time of booking.
Overnight: Prague
This morning after breakfast, you will have a welcome briefing followed by a transfer from Prague to Cesky Krumlov (185 km = 111 miles by minibus or car). Once you arrive to Cesky Krumlov, you will check in at the hotel, and have the rest of the day to do some sightseeing and dinner out on your own. If you want to do some cycling today, there is a nice ride up to Klet Hill which, at 1079 masl, will give you a great perspective and view of the area!
Meals: breakfast
Distance: 26 km / 16 mi, +692m
Highlights: Cesky Krumlov exploration, optional ride
Overnight: Cesky Krumlov
This morning, you have the option to visit of the famous castle and garden – highly recommended! Then, you can choose between two different rides: one is 53 km and the other is 63 km. Your route leads you through the beautiful hilly landscape surrounding Cesky Krumlov, which is full of gorgeous scenery! The closer you get to the Trebon area, the flatter the landscape becomes. The ride is still quite scenic and ends in Trebon, a well-known spa resort village. In Trebon, check in to your hotel and if you like, you can visit the Schwarzenberg Tomb. If you would prefer to relax in a spa, we can arrange a massage, spa, or other services at Trebon’s wellness centre. In the evening, we recommend a walk around the Renaissance town; there is much to see!
Meals: breakfast
Distance: 53-63 km / 32-38 mi, +691/-606m
Highlights:
Overnight: Trebon
This morning you have the option to tour the State ChateauTrebon, a well-preserved Renaissance-style mansion with lovely English gardens. Once you are ready to start your day of cycling, you will join the trail, winding along many ponds and lakes. This type of landscape is typical of this region and very beautiful. Continue on to Perslak, the most northern point of Austria. As you follow the border with Austria along the Greenways trail, pass through Nova Bystrice, where you can stop for lunch. From Nova Bystrice, the trail will take you through the forests of the Natural Park called Czech Canada, characterized by vast forest and rock formations, similar to that found in Canada. While there, you may wish to visit the 13th century Castle Landštejn. Your day ends in Telc, a Renaissance town registered on the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List. Houses on the main square in Telc have facades decorated in typical Renaissance sgraffito, forming the best-preserved Renaissance square in the entire Czech Republic. Once here, you will enjoy comparing and reflecting on the differences between the towns of Trebon, Cesky Krumlov, and Telc.
Meals: breakfast
Distance: 78 km / 47 mi, +600/-606m
Highlights: chateau visit, Nova Bystrice, Natural Park, UNESCO Telc
Overnight: Telc
This morning, you have the option to tour a beautiful old chateau in Telc, known as one of the finest examples and gems of Moravian and Renaissance architecture. Once you are ready to start your day of cycling, you head out and ride through several charming villages, typical for this area of the country. Take your time and enjoy this beautiful region of South Moravia, with gently rolling hills and a landscape that is so peaceful and serene that you will feel like you are in a movie! Your cycling ends at Vranov, a small historical village situated near the Topľa River and the Ondava River.
Meals: breakfast
Distance: 54 km / 33 mi, +522/-730m
Highlights: chateau visit, South Moravia cycling
Overnight: Vranov
Today you will leave Vranov and continue cycling on the Greenways trail, following the river Dyje and the southern Czech border with Austria. This very beautiful route takes you through Dyje National Park, one of the Czech Republic’s four national parks. It contains vast natural forests along the deep Dyje River valley. This park also boasts a biome that is extremely well-preserved and is often cited as being one of the most unique in Central Europe. Znojmo, known as the gateway to the region of South Moravia, is a region rich in wine production. Check in to your Znojmo hotel and in the evening, take some time to walk round the historical centre of Znojmo.
Meals: breakfast
Distance: 32-38 km / 20-23 mi, +374/-389m
Highlights: Dyje National Park, wine country, Znojmo
Overnight: Znojmo
Today is a day dedicated to cycling through this stunning region, with flatlands and rolling vineyards. This area is known for its traditional vine-growing and there are many wine cellars that can be found here. Dinner is arranged in a restaurant and includes a delicious wine tasting! Mikulov is a town rich in history and has a wonderful historical square. You will also want to visit the Mikulov Castle and museum, which contains a great deal of historical artifacts related to the area’s wine production, including the very large Renaissance wine barrel, dating from 1643. This evening, enjoy some time relaxing and exploring this beautiful town.
Meals: breakfast
Distance: 62-72 km / 37-43 mi, +218/-260m
Highlights: wine country cycling, Mikulov castle
Overnight: Mikulov
Today is an exciting day as you cross the border at the Mikulov border checkpoint and spend the rest of the day in Austria! The landscape is quite pretty, with more vineyards, bright green fields, and small villages dotting the trail. Your cycling ends in Mistelbach (45 km), where you will have a private transfer taking you directly to your hotel in Vienna. (You can also choose to meet the driver in Poysdorf (25 km, but this option must be arranged in advance.) Arrive to your Vienna hotel and enjoy the evening exploring this historically rich and beautiful city!
Meals: breakfast
Distance: 45 km / 27 mi, +752/-824m
Highlights: Austrian cycling, Vienna
Overnight: Vienna
After breakfast, your tour ends. It is possible to add extra nights at your same hotel in Vienna; please inquire at time of booking. We hope you enjoyed your time cycling the Greenways from Prague to Vienna!
Meals: breakfast
Dates: Plan your trip at a time that best fits your schedule! Pure Adventures tours have flexible start dates.
2024 Tour Rates:
Hybrid Bike Rental: 125 euros
Road Bike Rental: 190 euros
E-bike Rental: 230 euros
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Extra night in Prague: 250-300 euros
Extra night in Vienna: priced on request
New! Travel Insurance is now required to participate in this tour. You can book through our preferred vendors or your own. Proof of coverage will be required.
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We had a great trip with Pure Adventures – doing the Vienna to Prague Short trip. I love the model used, which allows you to basically do an independent bike trip, with all the local support you need.
The itinerary itself wasn’t too onerous, but it had enough hills to keep us challenged. The scenery was stunning. I would highly recommend this tour.
We had a great trip with Pure Adventures – doing the Vienna to Prague Short trip. I love the model used, which allows you to basically do an independent bike trip, with all the local support you need.
The itinerary itself wasn’t too onerous, but it had enough hills to keep us challenged. The scenery was stunning. I would highly recommend this tour.
Our Pure Adventures rep, Thomas was fantastic. He left nothing to chance. All the information he gave us was terrific–maps, written instructions, GPS, town maps with hotels pin-pointed–it was impossible to get lost. His emphasis on safety was also very much appreciated. The bikes were top of the line, the hotels were excellent and well-situated, close to town centres. The route for my husband and I, in our mid seventies, was a little challenging in parts, but we managed it just fine, and the scenery was always interesting. I would definitely use this company for further trips. We have used other companies in the past, but this company is organised and very professional.
This was the best self guided tour we have ever done, with beautiful hotels, incredible directions and tools such as GPS, odometers, books , maps and mobile phone as part of the package. We look forward to booking future trips with you and recommending our friends use you
This was my fourth bike trip in Europe: Provence, Slovenia, Croatian Islands and Salzburg to Prague. When people ask me why I bike I say you can see the “beside the road” flowers, smell the environment, hear the animals say hello, and find your way with maps, gps’s, compass. It is a wonderful adventure. We had fantastic turn by turn directions and sufficient maps. I had a problem with my bike, called Tom and had another one delivered for the next day. Wonderful trip…I loved it.
