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. The deep woods of Sumava National Park, also known as Bohemian Forest National Park, provide the poetry of nature to your cycling vacation with its centuries-old primeval forests, glacial lakes, and mysterious peat bogs. You will also 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.Elevation gain: + 680 m
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.Elevation gain: + 700 m
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 the Virgin Mary with precious Gothic mural paintings. The highlight of today’s stage is the visit to 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.Elevation gain: + 650 m
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 the 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 the “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.Elevation gain: + 390 m
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 that leads through the hilly area near Waldkirchen. From here, the route rolls up and down through the Bavarian rural area on small side roads and bike trails until you reach your destination - Passau right on the banks of the mighty Danube River.Elevation gain: + 450 m
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 on Day 1
- Luggage transfers (weight limit 15 kg per person - max. two pieces)
- 24-speed standard with helmet, water bottle, handlebar bag, pannier, mudguards, and bike bell
- Train tickets Český Krumlov to Šumava NP
- Route descriptions & maps
- GPS files on request
What’s Not Included
- Remaining meals
- Airport transfers. See pricing.
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Tourist taxes
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Guided
August 17 and August 31, 2024
Self-guided
Daily departures from April 25 to October 15, 2024
Please Note
- Rates are per person, 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
August 17 and August 31, 2024
Standard Hotels $ 2026 £ 1044 $ 1,800 € 1197 kr 181410 ₪ 4892 ¥ 197937 Mex$ 22222 NZ$ 2183 NOK 14119 kr 13775 $ 1,329 Single supplement $ 345 £ 178 $ 307 € 204 kr 30917 ₪ 834 ¥ 33734 Mex$ 3787 NZ$ 372 NOK 2406 kr 2348 $ 226
Premium Hotels $ 2345 £ 1208 $ 2,083 € 1385 kr 209902 ₪ 5661 ¥ 229025 Mex$ 25713 NZ$ 2526 NOK 16337 kr 15939 $ 1,538 Single supplement $ 406 £ 209 $ 361 € 240 kr 36373 ₪ 981 ¥ 39687 Mex$ 4456 NZ$ 438 NOK 2831 kr 2762 $ 266
Solo traveler supplement $ 301 £ 155 $ 268 € 178 kr 26977 ₪ 728 ¥ 29434 Mex$ 3305 NZ$ 325 NOK 2100 kr 2048 $ 198
Self-guided
Departures possible daily from April 25 to October 15, 2024
Standard Hotels $ 1620 £ 834 $ 1,439 € 957 kr 145037 ₪ 3912 ¥ 158250 Mex$ 17767 NZ$ 1745 NOK 11288 kr 11013 $ 1,062 Single supplement $ 345 £ 178 $ 307 € 204 kr 30917 ₪ 834 ¥ 33734 Mex$ 3787 NZ$ 372 NOK 2406 kr 2348 $ 226
Premium Hotels $ 1938 £ 998 $ 1,722 € 1145 kr 173529 ₪ 4680 ¥ 189338 Mex$ 21257 NZ$ 2088 NOK 13506 kr 13177 $ 1,271 Single supplement $ 406 £ 209 $ 361 € 240 kr 36373 ₪ 981 ¥ 39687 Mex$ 4456 NZ$ 438 NOK 2831 kr 2762 $ 266
Solo traveler supplement $ 301 £ 155 $ 268 € 178 kr 26977 ₪ 728 ¥ 29434 Mex$ 3305 NZ$ 325 NOK 2100 kr 2048 $ 198
Extra Options
Bike rental upgrade
Electric bike supplement $ 119 £ 61 $ 105 € 70 kr 10609 ₪ 286 ¥ 11575 Mex$ 1300 NZ$ 128 NOK 826 kr 806 $ 78 Upgrade to Specialized Diverge Bike $ 44 £ 23 $ 39 € 26 kr 3940 ₪ 106 ¥ 4299 Mex$ 483 NZ$ 47 NOK 307 kr 299 $ 29
Meals
Dinners included standard hotels $ 300 £ 154 $ 266 € 177 kr 26825 ₪ 723 ¥ 29269 Mex$ 3286 NZ$ 323 NOK 2088 kr 2037 $ 196 Dinners included premium hotels $ 374 £ 193 $ 332 € 221 kr 33493 ₪ 903 ¥ 36545 Mex$ 4103 NZ$ 403 NOK 2607 kr 2543 $ 245
Extra nights
Prague High Season* Low Season Standard double/twin room € 63 € 58 Standard single room € 104 € 95 Premium double/twin room $ 152 £ 78 $ 135 € 90 kr 13640 ₪ 368 ¥ 14882 Mex$ 1671 NZ$ 164 NOK 1062 kr 1036 $ 100 € 84 Premium single room € 142 € 132 Passau High Season* Low Season Standard double/twin room $ 115 £ 59 $ 102 € 68 kr 10306 ₪ 278 ¥ 11245 Mex$ 1262 NZ$ 124 NOK 802 kr 783 $ 75 $ 107 £ 55 $ 95 € 63 kr 9548 ₪ 257 ¥ 10418 Mex$ 1170 NZ$ 115 NOK 743 kr 725 $ 70 Standard single room $ 186 £ 96 $ 165 € 110 kr 16671 ₪ 450 ¥ 18190 Mex$ 2042 NZ$ 201 NOK 1298 kr 1266 $ 122 $ 169 £ 87 $ 150 € 100 kr 15155 ₪ 409 ¥ 16536 Mex$ 1856 NZ$ 182 NOK 1180 kr 1151 $ 111 Premium double/twin room $ 152 £ 78 $ 135 € 90 kr 13640 ₪ 368 ¥ 14882 Mex$ 1671 NZ$ 164 NOK 1062 kr 1036 $ 100 $ 134 £ 69 $ 119 € 79 kr 11973 ₪ 323 ¥ 13064 Mex$ 1467 NZ$ 144 NOK 932 kr 909 $ 88 Premium single room $ 240 £ 124 $ 214 € 142 kr 21521 ₪ 580 ¥ 23481 Mex$ 2636 NZ$ 259 NOK 1675 kr 1634 $ 158 $ 223 £ 115 $ 199 € 132 kr 20005 ₪ 540 ¥ 21828 Mex$ 2451 NZ$ 241 NOK 1557 kr 1519 $ 147 *High season: April, May, & June & September & October
Transfers
Prague Airport to hotel (1-3 pax): $ 93 £ 48 $ 83 € 55 kr 8335 ₪ 225 ¥ 9095 Mex$ 1021 NZ$ 100 NOK 649 kr 633 $ 61 Prague Airport to hotel (4-8 pax): $ 119 £ 61 $ 105 € 70 kr 10609 ₪ 286 ¥ 11575 Mex$ 1300 NZ$ 128 NOK 826 kr 806 $ 78
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.
Extra Stay
Extra nights in Prague and Passau available.
Tour Operator
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