Prague to Passau
Czech Republic, Germany Bike Tours
Bike Prague to Passau through some Europe’s most historic cities
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Overview
On this bike tour of the Czech Republic and Germany, you will visit the UNESCO listed towns of Prague and Cesky Krumlov, and the stronghold and cradle of Czech reformation, Tabor. Fairytale-like castles will enchant and the deep woods of Sumava National Park, also known as Bohemian Forest National Park with its centuries-old primeval forests, glacial lakes, and mysterious peat bogs provide the poetry of nature to your cycling vacation. You will actually cross the historic former iron curtain on your tour, ending in Passau, an ancient bishops town located on the banks of the Danube River.
Highlights
- Prague, City of a Hundred Spires
- Cesky Krumlov, one of the most beautiful towns in the Czech Republic
- Towering castles
- Fortress city of Tábor
- Picturesque villages
- Šumava national park
- Original Budweiser Budvar Brewery
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Prague
Day 2: Prague - Benešov, 38 mi. (61 km)
Day 3: Benešov - Tábor, 40 mi. (65 km)
Day 4: Tábor - Hluboká nad Vltavou, 38 mi. (60 km)
Day 5: Hluboká nad Vltavou - Český Krumlov, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Český Krumlov - Passau, 35 to 56 mi. (55 to 90 km)
Day 7: Departure from Passau*All distances are approximate.
DAY 1: Arrival in Prague
The day is yours to explore Prague, the "Paris of Central Europe". You are free to relax, shop, or stroll the streets. You can also opt to take the unique Prague-by-bike tour. The tour is guided by locals who love and know their city and can showcase much more than any travel book. Finish your experience with a glass of good beer in a carefully chosen place. If time allows, it is suggested that you book a few extra nights in Prague before the tour to enjoy all the city has to offer.Sample accommodation -
Standard: Hotel Central,
Premium: Hotel ClementDAY 2: Prague – Konopiště, 38 mi. (61 km)
Your first biking day starts easily on bike trails bordering the relaxed Vltava river. After 20 km on flat ground, you leave the river valley and climb to the romantic Posázaví highlands. Every climb will reward you with peaceful views of the surrounding countryside. At Zbořený Kostelec, you can take a short hike to a hidden castle ruin. From here you continue to nearby Týnec nad Sázavou. Today's stage ends with a visit to Konopiste Castle, the summer palace of Archduke Franz Ferdinand D ́Este. The assassination of this would-be-emperor in Sarajevo in 1914 was a cause of World War I.Sample accommodation -
Standard: Hotel Atlas
Premium: Hotel BellevueDAY 3: Konopiště - Tábor, 40 mi. (65 km)
The second day offers gentle biking along roads and byways through peace-filled Central Bohemia. The part you bike through today is sometimes called Czech Meran for all its little undulations, or Czech Siberia for rather chilly winter mornings. Your climbs are rewarded with fantastic views. After passing through this cycling heaven, you will end up in Tábor. This mighty fortress served as the headquarters of the Czech Reformation during the 15th-century Hussite wars.Sample accommodation -
Standard: Staroměstský Pension,
Premium: Hotel NautilusDAY 4: Tábor - Hluboká nad Vltavou, 38 mi. (60 km)
Enter the South Bohemian region today. It is well known for its hospitality, fish farming, and architectural style called the folk Baroque. The stage of this bike tour will lead you through picturesque villages of this region and you visit the village of Zaluzi with a well-preserved open-air museum of folk architecture. In the Borkovicka Marshland, besides admiring this natural wonder, you will learn more about peat mining. In Dolni Bukovsko, stop by an early Gothic church of the Birth of Virgin Mary with precious Gothic mural paintings. The highlight of today’s stage is the visit of the neo-Gothic castle in post Tudor style in Hluboka nad Vltavou. This fairytale-like building can be easily identified by its numerous towers and yellow color. The inside of the castle hides treasured items from the Schwarzenberg collection, which are carefully arranged throughout the castle's 141 rooms.Sample accommodation -
Standard: Pension Kapr,
Premium: Hotel ŠteklDAY 5: Hluboká nad Vltavou – Český Krumlov, 25 mi. (40 km)
Just after breakfast, cycle upstream of the Vltava River to the South Bohemian metropolis – Ceske Budejovice. Apart from the well maintained main square with a Baroque fountain and the Black Tower, this town is famous worldwide for production of the Budweiser Budvar beer. One sip of this golden drink is proof that the several hundred-year tradition of beer making in Bohemia is the true national treasure. Further, visit the old monastery of Zlata Koruna (Golden Crown), which dates back to the 13th century when it became an important center of education and ruling power of its time. At the end of the day, you enter the town of Cesky Krumlov, known as “Pearl of Renaissance”. Admire a complex of more than 300 historical buildings surrounding a Renaissance castle, which used to be the residence of the most significant aristocratic families in the times of the Bohemian Kingdom. After Prague, Cesky Krumlov is the most popular tourist destination in the Czech Republic. Visiting this town will definitely be the highlight of the tour.Sample accommodation -
Standard: Pension Gardena,
Premium: Hotel Gold / Zlatý AndělDAY 6: Český Krumlov - Passau, 35 to 56 mi. (55 to 90 km)
In the morning, you will be transferred to the Šumava NP area. The train/car will take us to Nová pec right on the banks of the Lipno lake. From here, you will bike along the river upstream through deep woods, peat bogs, and meadows of Šumava national park. Near Stožec, you will cross the former iron curtain to enter Germany. From here the trail joins a dismantled railway which has been made into the perfect cycle trail which leads through the hilly area near Waldkirchen. From here, the route is rolling up and down through the bavarian rural area on small side roads and bike trails until reaching your destination - Passau right on the banks of the mighty Danube river.Sample accommodation -
Weißer HaseDAY 7: Departure from Passau
It is recommended to extend your stay to further explore Passau!Be sure to check out all of our bike tours in Europe or look at our featured bike trips, specials, and news.
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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations in 3 star hotels (standard version) or 4 star hotels (premium version). A sample hotel list is listed in the day to day itinerary, keeping in mind all accommodations are based on availability.
Bicycles
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations for 6 nights
- Breakfast
- Individual pre-tour meeting at appointed time at client hotel
- 24-speed hybrid with helmet, handlebar bag, pannier, mud guards, and bike bell
- Route descriptions & maps
- GPS files on request
- Train tickets Český Krumlov to Šumava NP
- Luggage transportation
What’s Not Included
- Remaining meals
- Bike protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Guided
June 17 and July 22, 2023
Self-guided
Daily departures from April to October 2023
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Guided
June 17 and July 22, 2023
Standard Hotels $ 1785 £ 1031 $ 1,702 € 1151 ₪ 4391 NZ$ 1967 NOK 12623 kr 13157 $ 1,276 Single supplement $ 285 £ 165 $ 272 € 184 ₪ 702 NZ$ 314 NOK 2018 kr 2103 $ 204
Premium Hotels $ 2076 £ 1199 $ 1,980 € 1339 ₪ 5108 NZ$ 2288 NOK 14685 kr 15306 $ 1,485 Single supplement $ 335 £ 193 $ 319 € 216 ₪ 824 NZ$ 369 NOK 2369 kr 2469 $ 240Solo traveler supplement $ 248 £ 143 $ 237 € 160 ₪ 610 NZ$ 273 NOK 1755 kr 1829 $ 177
Self-guided:
Departures possible daily from April to October 2023
Standard Hotels $ 1412 £ 816 $ 1,347 € 911 ₪ 3475 NZ$ 1557 NOK 9991 kr 10414 $ 1,010 Single supplement $ 285 £ 165 $ 272 € 184 ₪ 702 NZ$ 314 NOK 2018 kr 2103 $ 204
Premium Hotels $ 1704 £ 984 $ 1,625 € 1099 ₪ 4193 NZ$ 1878 NOK 12053 kr 12563 $ 1,219 Single supplement $ 335 £ 193 $ 319 € 216 ₪ 824 NZ$ 369 NOK 2369 kr 2469 $ 240
Solo traveler supplement $ 248 £ 143 $ 237 € 160 ₪ 610 NZ$ 273 NOK 1755 kr 1829 $ 177
Extra Options
Bike rental upgrade
Electric bike supplement: $ 102 £ 59 $ 98 € 66 ₪ 252 NZ$ 113 NOK 724 kr 754 $ 73 Upgrade to Specialized Diverge Bike: $ 39 £ 22 $ 37 € 25 ₪ 95 NZ$ 43 NOK 274 kr 286 $ 28
Meals
Dinners included standard hotels $ 209 £ 121 $ 200 € 135 ₪ 515 NZ$ 231 NOK 1481 kr 1543 $ 150 Dinners included premium hotels $ 279 £ 161 $ 266 € 180 ₪ 687 NZ$ 308 NOK 1974 kr 2058 $ 200
Extra nights
Prague
Prague High Season* Low Season Standard double/twin room € 63 € 58 Standard single room € 104 € 95 Premium double/twin room € 84 € 83 Premium single room € 137 € 132 Passau
High Season* Low Season Standard double/twin room $ 104 £ 60 $ 99 € 67 ₪ 256 NZ$ 114 NOK 735 kr 766 $ 74 $ 98 £ 56 $ 93 € 63 ₪ 240 NZ$ 108 NOK 691 kr 720 $ 70 Standard single room $ 171 £ 99 $ 163 € 110 ₪ 420 NZ$ 188 NOK 1206 kr 1257 $ 122 $ 155 £ 90 $ 148 € 100 ₪ 381 NZ$ 171 NOK 1097 kr 1143 $ 111 Premium double/twin room $ 140 £ 81 $ 133 € 90 ₪ 343 NZ$ 154 NOK 987 kr 1029 $ 100 $ 122 £ 71 $ 117 € 79 ₪ 301 NZ$ 135 NOK 866 kr 903 $ 88 Premium single room $ 220 £ 127 $ 210 € 142 ₪ 542 NZ$ 243 NOK 1557 kr 1623 $ 157 $ 205 £ 118 $ 195 € 132 ₪ 504 NZ$ 226 NOK 1448 kr 1509 $ 146 *High season: April, May, & June & September & October
Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate–Difficult
Moderate to difficult self-guided hotel tour. There are several hills that one will need to tackle, so a good level of fitness will be required. If you want to reduce the difficulty level to easy-moderate, then we suggest you opt for an ebike.
Airport Info
The closest major airport to Prague, Czech Republic is Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG). This airport is 19 km from the center of Prague, Czech Republic. The closest international airport(s) to Passau, at the end of your tour is Salzburg (SZG) (134 km) or Munich (MUC) (166 km).
Local Travel
Arrival:
The most economical way to arrive to the city center upon arrival in Prague is first by bus to the metro and then by metro to the city center.
There is also a shuttle bus that runs every 30 minutes between the airport and Namesti Republiky. Tickets can be bought directly from the driver.
The Czech railways run an Airport Express bus from the airport to the main railway station, stopping on the way at Revolucni near Kotva Department Store, and Masarykovo railway station. The tickets cost 60 crowns.
If you prefer a taxi, you will find taxis waiting at the curb in front of the airport.
Departure:
From Passau, you can access train travel for onward travel. If traveling to Munich airport, you will travel by train, first to Freising, and then by bus to Munich airport.
If flying out of Salzburg, you will first travel by train to Salzburg’s main train station, and then by bus to the airport. We can provide more detailed travel instructions on request.Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. Prague and the surroundings are classified as moderately continental. June through August temperatures are very mild or pleasantly warm. Daytime temperatures hover around 22 °C (71.5 °F) in June and 24 °C (75 °F) in July and August. In July and August, it can get hot at times, but all in all, the days when the temperature exceeds 30 °C (86 °F) are rare.
Recommended
We always suggest spending extra night before the tour. You can also book a private Prague by Bike tour that is guided by locals who love and know their city.
Important to know
DOCUMENTS
Before you travel, please check the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
*Important note: Beginning July 1, 2021, additional documentation from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Covid-19 Info
Country Entry Requirements
Due to the changing requirements for entry, it is imperative that you stay up to date on requirements set by the country/countries that you are visiting. Please visit our Travel Restrictions Tool page and the country/countries government webpage for this information.
Extra Stay
Extra nights in Prague and Passau available.
Tour Operator
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