Bohemia and Moravia

A long part of the tour tracks the Prague-Vienna Greenway, which runs through the Southern Bohemia close to the Austrian borderline from Mikulov to Jindrichuv Hradec. We add some variations to this trail and undertake other bike itineraries, to visit among others the lovely cities of Telc e Cesky Krumlov, UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The environment is a relaxing undulating countryside, with torrents, woods, romantic flowering gardens, city centers, castle and abbeys of undiminished beauty.

This tour features both a great naturalistic value and artistic and architectonical wonders. Stunning castles and charming villages enhance the beauty of the natural landscapes. The territory, both in the cities and the countryside, is really tidy and preserved, a feast for the eyes.

• DAY 1 / Arrive to Mikulov

  Arrive to Mikulov

  • Individual transfer to Vienna. Meeting at the main train station, then transfer to Mikulov (just participants, not bikes). Meeting with the agency in the hotel: briefing and bike delivery.

    Overnight in Mikulov: Boutique Hotel Tanzberg ***
    

• DAY 2 / Mikulov > Znojmo

  Approximately 70 km – some small climbs – altitude 150 m

  • The tour starts off in Mikulov, lovely little city situated in the Plava flat region dominated by its large castle. We head then to Znojmo, old royal city with important buildings and Roman marks, built on a cliff that overlooks the Dyie river.

    Overnight in Znojmo: Hotel Premium ****

     

• DAY 3 / Znojmo > Slavonice

  Approximately 75 km – some climbs – altitude 500 m

  • We cycle to the fabulous castle of Vranov nad Dyji, built on a hill during the XVIII century, and then through the cultivated countryside to the Austrian border, where the military barracks of the Cold War are still to be seen. Finally, we get to Slavonice, where we can admire the beautiful main square surrounded by building of the Renaissance, all decorated with frescos and graffiti.

    Overnight in Slavonice: Hotel Arkáda *** 

• DAY 4 / Slavonice > Telc

  Approximately 35 km – some climbs – altitude 220 m

  • In Kostelní Vydrí we visit the Carmelitane sanctuary and after a relaxing break we get to Telc. Telc is a unique city, it features a wonderful square flanked by houses which fronts and arcades are patterned with different colors and drawings, then parks, lakes and ancient walls. After the marvelous square, the gothic castle is a noteworthy city monument. Guided visit of the square and the externals of the castle is included.

    Overnight in Telc: Hotel U Hrabenky ****

• DAY 5 / Telc > Jindrichuv Hradec

  Approximately 45 km – some climbs – altitude 250 m

  • Our route brings us among forests, beautiful countryside and a tiny lake, in front of which we have dinner. We finally get to Jindrichuv Hradec, with a lovely castle, which was one of the most important towns in Bohemia during the Middle Age. The The shape of the castle, symbol of the town, is romantically reflected on the water of the fishpond of Vajgar: it features a beautiful hanging garden with a charming red and white tower.

    Overnight in  Jindrichuv Hradec: Hotel Concertino ****

• DAY 6 / Jindrichuv Hradec > Trebon

  Approximately 70 km – some climbs – altitude 250 m

  • We follow a stretch of the Prague – Vienna Greenway and suddenly Carvenha Llota (the red castle) appears in a romantic scenario, surrounded by a lake and a forest. The next landscape is the large natural reserve of Trebonsko, rich in lakes and ponds. The town of Trebon, facing a lake, has a preserved old centre and a Renaissance castle, with a green park all around its bastions.

    Overnight in Trebon: Hotel Zlatá hvezda **** 

• DAY 7 / Trebon > Cesky Krumlov

  Approximately 70 km – some climbs – altitude 650 m

  • Our last stage is slightly challenging but the route is really pleasant. We enjoy a coffee in the beautiful Ceské Budejovice, the main city of the district, founded in 1265 by king Premysl Otakar II at the confluence of the rivers Vltava and Malse: it’s famous for the lovely square, the biggest and one of the most ancient in Bohemia. We flank the river Moldava, then we get to the Cistercian monastery Zlatá Koruna, a rich monument in gothic style. We enjoy a great view over Cesky Krumlov from the top of the last hill of our bike trip, then we ride down and we reach the charming town, listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site.

    Overnight in Cesky Krumlov: Hotel Bellevue **** 

• DAY 8 / Free day in Cesky Krumlov

  Free day in Cesky Krumlov

  • Breakfast in the hotel, free day dedicated to the visit of the marvelous city of ?esky Krumlov.

    Overnight in Cesky Krumlov: Hotel Bellevue ****  

• DAY 9 / Departure from Prague

  Departure from Prague

  • Breakfast in the hotel in Cesky Krumlov. In the mornig, transfer in minibus (without bikes) to Prague. Free day and individual trip back.