Cycling in the Czech Republic: biking Tour Prague

Vienna - Cesky Krumlov - Prague

This bicycle tour from Vienna to Prague through Cesky Krumlov is ideal
for those who like history. This version offers relaxed cycling days and includes the
Lednice-Valtice Area and Cesky Krumlov.

Cycling in the Czech / Austrian border area that was cut off by the Iron Curtain for 40 years is a unique experience. Medieval castles, a varied landscape, fairytale
chateaux, pristine countryside with tiny, rustic villages and baroque towns, the best
beer in the world, and safe back roads with good surfaces for cycling makes this tour a real bestseller.

Itinerary: From Vienna to Prague 243 km.

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Length: Version A: 243 km / 152 miles
Version B: 419 km / 262 miles

In the following itinerary there are two alternative versions of the bicycle route
from Vienna to Prague. Version A is favoured by those who like historical monuments and adds the unique Lednice-Valtice area and Cesky Krumlov (both have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites). Version B is for cyclists who really want to cycle the whole way from Vienna to Prague.

Version A - 243 Kmts/152 miles

Day 1)
Vienna - Valtice
Own transfer by train from Vienna to Breclav where you meet your contact person, who will drive you to your hotel and introduce you to the program. You will get all necessary information materials.
Overnight in Valtice.

Day 2)
Valtice - Lednice - Mikulov (30 km / 19 miles)
You will start your biking trip in Lednice-Valtice area (UNESCO World Heritage Site), where you will ride on forest and field trails. Two magnificent chateaux grace the area, along numerous 'follies', romantic structures set in a harmonious way into the surrounding landscape. A paved road with little traffic then leads you to Mikulov with its imposing castle, historic square, the tomb of the Dietrichstein family, as well as the synagogue and Jewish cemetery, where the oldest tombstone dates back to 1605. Overnight in Mikulov.

Day 3)
Mikulov - Znojmo – Vranov nad Dyji (42 km / 26 miles)
Morning transfer by car from Mikulov to Znojmo. Then cycle through the Podyji National Park with untouched nature, beautiful views of the deep, forested river valley and the last remnant of the Iron Curtain. Vranov chateau, perched high on a rock above the Dyje River is another highlight. Overnight in Vranov nad Dyji.

Day 4)
Vranov nad Dyji – Slavonice – Telc (46 km / 29 miles)
From Vranov skim the Austrian border to Slavonice, a forgotten jewel with sgraffito houses.Then transfer by local train to the town of Telc, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site forits perfectly preserved Renaissance town center. Overnight in Telc.

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 Frantisek Moritz Nagl, a local artist who died in Auschwitz along with his family. Finish the day in the old town of Jindrichuv Hradec, containing the third biggest castle complex in the Czech Republic.Overnight in Jindrichuv Hradec.

Day 6)
Jindrichuv Hradec – Trebon (30 km / 19 miles)
Take in the historic town and castle of Jindrichuv Hradec, then start cycling through the mosaic of ponds, woods and meadows of the Bohemia Lake District to Trebon, a medieval town whose walls are still largely intact. Enter the historical center through a gate in the old fortifications and across a moat, part of a unique water regulation system dating back to the 16th century. Overnight in Trebon.

Day 7)
Trebon – Cesky Krumlov (53 km / 33 miles)
The last day of cycling leads through hilly terrain to the jewel of South Bohemia, the town of Cesky Krumlov (a UNESCO Heritage Site), situated on the banks of the meandering uppercourse of the Vltava River. Overnight in Cesky Krumlov.

Day 8)
Cesky Krumlov - Prague
Enjoy all that Cesky Krumlov has to offer within one day. The old town preserves a virtuallyintact and unparalleled ensemble of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque structures. Among the attractions are the second largest castle complex in the Czech Republic and the oldest working Baroque theatre in Europe. Own afternoon transfer by bus from Cesky Krumlov to Prague.

Version B – 419 kmts / 262 miles

Day 1)
Vienna - Stockerau
After your arrival in Vienna, make your way individually to Stockerau (car, train or 18 kmby bike). We will meet you at your hotel with the necessary materials and bikes. Overnight in Stockerau.

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. Overnight in Drnholec.

Day 3)
Drnholec - Znojmo – Vranov nad Dyji (79 km / 49 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 35 km / 22 miles). Overnight in Vranov nad Dyji.

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.

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 biggest castle complex in the Czech Republic. Overnight in Jindrichuv Hradec.

Day 6)
Jindrichuv Hradec - Tabor (49 km / 30 miles)
This route leads through a tapestry of woods and ponds to Cervena Lhota, with a beautiful 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.

Day 7)
Tabor - Benesov (69 km / 43 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.

Day 8)
Benesov –Pruhonice - Prague (37 km / 23 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.

Self-Guided

PRICE per person	1090 EUR per person (based on double occupancy) Single supplement: 280 EUR. Minimum size of group: 4 people
Dates 2008	Every day from April to the end of October
Trip rating	Moderate
Days / nights	8 days / 7 nights
What´s included in the price	Accommodation in selected hotels and pensions • 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)
Distance	243 / 419 Km.