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Czech Republic Bicycle Tours: Lost in Bohemia
Day 1: Mountains, Lakes and Forests
Gather in Prague. Travel to Southern Bohemia and warm up
with a gentle 20km descent through ancient forest tracks
a stone's throw from the infamous border of the Iron Curtain,
walk through the primeval Forest of Boubín and enjoy the
bike trails on the shores of the Vltava River valley. Finish
the day with a quiet drink or sauna at your hotel overlooking
the lake.
Distance: 55km/28miles
Day 2-3: Medieval
Český Krumlov
Begin the day cycling along quiet roads on the shores of
beautiful Lipno Lake. As you continue your descent into
the river valley, tour a 13th century working Cistercian
Monastery and cycle under the ramparts of the Rožmberk
Castle, a 16th century fortress perched on a knife-edge
cliff and almost completely cut off by the river. Soon you'll find
yourself lost in the winding alleys of medieval Český Krumlov,
a Renaissance and Baroque jewel
of Central Europe and your home for two nights. This special
town is meant for wandering on foot. Next day, spend the day relaxing,
river rafting, hiking down river or cycle up to the UNESCO
Heritage Site of Holašovice,
a tiny Baroque hamlet. Your hotel is a 4 star hotel in
the old town. Optional ride.
Optional Ride
Distances:
30km/18 miles or 50km/30miles
Day 4: Třeboň, spas
and fishponds
Moving away from Český Krumlov, you'll cycle past Zlatá
Koruna, the fortified 14th century monastery, through
a nature reserve to the picturesque, medieval spa town
of Třeboň. The pie-shaped main square is surrounded by
waterworks and lakes. Tour the massive Renaissance chateau
and learn about the strange habits of its past owners.
A visit to the 16th century local brewery is a must to
quench your thirst and chat with the locals. Before dinner,
explore the picturesque Baroque backstreets and dine on
the superb local fish available at our favourite restaurant.
Distance: 59km/36miles
Day 5: Cycling Třeboňsko's
shaded lanes
The day offers flat cycling along forest tracks by fishponds
towards the largest town in Třeboňsko, Jindřichův Hradec.
This richly decorated town boasts a stunning castle surrounded
by lakes. You'll cycle through the town's fortified gates
before coming to stop at your charming 4 star hotel, right
on the main square. Before dinner wander through the castle
grounds and nearby chateau or explore the back alleys.
Distance:
59km/36 miles
Day 6: Fortress towns
and catacombs
Heading north after breakfast, you'll travel over undulating
landscapes with sweeping views of "Czech Canada",
an area of forests toward the tiny red chateau of Červená
Lhota. The road is bordered by silver beech as you begin
a number of long descents north toward Tábor, a fortress
town with
commanding views over the river valley. The old town has
miles of tunnels and catacombs worth exploring. Your home
for the night will be a brilliant Gothic mansion near the
old walls.
Distance: 51km/31miles
Day 7: Transit to
Prague
After a leisurely breakfast, you will transit back to Prague
where the tour will come to an end.
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