Prague to Vienna Bike Tour

Day 1: Prague - Konopiste - (Tábor),  38 mi. (61 km)
Day 2: Tabor - Jindrichuv Hradec, 32 mi. (52 km)
Day 3: Jindrichuv Hradec - Telc, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 4: Telc - Vranov nad Dyji, 42 mi. (67 km)
Day 5: Vranov nad Dyji - Znojmo, 29 mi. (46 km)
Day 6: Znojmo - (Mikulov, optional  Lednice/Valtice Cultural Landscape, 11 or 42 mi. (18 or 68 km)
Day 7: Mikulov - Mistelbach - Vienna

*All distances are approximate.

Day 1: Prague - Konopiste- Tábor, 38 mi. (60 km)
Our first biking day starts easily and relaxed Vltava river upstream on well developed bike trails, called the Greenways. After 20 km on flat ground, you leave the river and enter the open romantic Posázaví highlands For every climb you will be rewarded with nice views of the surrounding countryside. At Zbořený Kostelec you can take the short hike to local castle ruin. From here, you will continue to nearby Týnec nad Sázavou. Today's stage will end with a visit of the Konopiste Castle, the summer palace of Archduke Franz Ferdinand D ́Este. In late afternoon from Konopiště/Benešov you will take a train or car (Fully guided tour) to the former Hussite stronghold, Tábor. An evening stroll through this wonderful medieval town will be one of the highlights of the whole tour!

Day 2: Tábor - Jindrichuv Hradec, 32 mi. (52 km)
In the morning, a short morning walk on the ramparts of Tábor is recommended. The careful usage of the assets of the landscape and countryside during its construction resulted in several unsuccessful attempts to siege the town during the times of religious wars. Next you'll enter the South Bohemian region. You will encounter many little castles and chateaux and a few of the most well known places of interest in the region, the romantic water castle of Cervena Lhota and also the third largest historical complex in the Czech Republic, the town of Jindrichuv Hradec with its well preserved castle and city center. It is hard to believe that this calm town used to be one of the largest medieval towns in Bohemia! Based on a legend, it is possible to meet Perchta from Rozberk, the famous “white woman” ghost! 

Day 3: Jindrichuv Hradec - Telc, 28 mi. (45 km)
We leave the South Bohemia and enter the Bohemian - Moravian highlands area. Today’s highlight will be a visit of the Renaissance town of Telc, which is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Telc is considered to be the most beautiful Renaissance town in Europe! Before we get there, we must travel a rather hilly 45 km, passing by a plethora of ponds and lakes - try to count them all, or just relax amid this peaceful scenery. In Strmilov, we will have a chance to visit an artistic weaving factory and learn more about the process of making wool and linen fabrics, a part of this region for centuries.

Day 4: Telc - Vranov nad Dyji, 42 mi. (67 km)
We start the day in direction of Dačice where the first sugar cube ever was produced. Getting there we bike through an area with fantastic views and very few other bikers on the route. It takes us through nice highland area and peaceful villages near to the Austrian border which we then follow for the rest of the day. On the road we can see a well-preserved system of fortifications from the beginning of World War II. These fortifications have never been used, and therefore, are well-preserved for today’s tourists. Riding along, the route will pass by the Renaissance castle of Pisecna and to the fairytale-like castle of Frejstejn. Before we reach our destination we will take a detour to the Vranov water dam to reward ourselves with amazing views of Bítov castle. Should you wish, please enjoy the views from one of the biggest castle ruins in Moravia – Cornštejn. The final destination of today’s stage is the town of Vranov nad Dyji, nestled on the edge of the Podyji National Park. If you prefer shorter biking distance, you can take train in the morning to Slavonice to bike just along the Austrian border.

Day 5: Vranov nad Dyji - Znojmo, 29 mi. (46 km)
This day explores Podyji National Park, enchanting everyone with its untouched beauty. From the ruins of Novy Hradek, as well as from the viewpoint over the majestic medieval castle of Hardegg, we will be able to see where the Dyje River finds its way through the countryside creating unforgettable meanders. A memorial of the Iron Curtain, located in this area, is a quiet eyewitness of somber, relatively recent, times. The bike trail will lead us along the borders of the national park, where no auto traffic is allowed. While descending to the Dyje river through Šobes vineyard, why not pause for a glass of white wine? This place was marked as one of the 10 best vineyards in the world! Our next stop will be the town of Šatov, where we will have the possibility to visit a uniquely-preserved Cold War fortification, a curiously painted wine cave, cozy wine cellar streets, and an educational path leading through vineyards of old wine varieties. We will conclude the day in the seat town of the Moravian Premyslid Dynasty – in the town of Znojmo.

Day 6: Znojmo - (Mikulov, optional  Lednice/Valtice Cultural Landscape, 11 or 42 mi. (18 or 68 km)
In the morning we will leave the town along the river and then continue through fields and vineyards to the Austrian border. The border line will then take us east with a nice stop in the town of Jaroslavice with nice Renesance chateau. Here you first cross the border to Austria and visit the picturesque wine growing area of Galgenberg. From here we follow a nice new bike trail meandering through the peaceful countryside to Mikulov. This hidden gem will capture your attention with its Baroque Castle and wine museum, an historic synagogue and a local curiosity – a gigantic wine cask big enough for a chamber orchestra.

TIP: Culture and wine lovers can take a morning train to Břeclav and spend whole day biking in unique Lednice - Valtice UNESCO area! The Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape – a landscape which used to belong to the family of Lichtenstein. Under the care of this single family, the swampy area was transformed into a wellthoughtout combination of castles and parks, sometimes called “The Garden of Europe” or “The Garden Paradise”. We will have a chance to visit this place, which combines both indigenous and exotic natural elements to create an outstanding work of human creativity. Since the complex is very large, biking is the recommended mode of transportation allowing you to fully experience this exceptional cultural site along at a leisurely pace.

Day 7: Mikulov - Mistelbach - Vienna, 38 mi. (55 km)
The last half day of the tour in Czech Republic will follow iron curtain trail framed with story boards of those, who tried to escape from communistic Eastern Block. After crossing the border we will bike through the Herrnbaumgarten Village, famous for its poetic museum of nonsense, to the wine museum in Poysdorf, where you will have a chance to complete your Central European wine "training"! Then we will pass through Wilfersdorf with its chateau which had been the main residence of the Prince of Lichtenstein between 17th and 18th century. We will end our day in Mistelbach. From here you will be transferred by car to your hotel in Vienna, where our tour ends.

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Day 1: Arrival in Pague - Konopiste, 38 mi. (62 km)
Day 2: Konopištê/Benešov - Tabor, 38 mi. (60 km)
Day 3: Tábor - Jindrichuv Hradec, 32 mi. (52 km)
Day 4: Jindrichuv Hradec - Telc, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 5: Telc - Vranov nad Dyji, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 6: Vranov nad Dyji - Znojmo, 29 mi. (46 km)
Day 7: Znojmo - (Mikulov) Lednice/Valtice Cultural Landscape, 11 or 42 mi. (18 or 68 km)
Day 8: Mikulov - Mistelsbach - Vienna, 38 mi. (55 km)
Day 9: Mistelbach - Vienna

Individual arrival in Prague (not included in tour price, see extra night pricing)

Day 1: Arrival in Prague - Konopiste, 38 mi. (62 km)
Our first biking day starts easily and relaxed Vltava river upstream on nice bike trails. After 20 km on flat ground we have to leave the river and open romantic Posázaví highlands For every climb you will be rewarded with nice views to surrounding countryside. At Zbořený Kostelec you can take short hike to local castle ruin. From here, you will continue to nearby Týnec nad Sázavou. Todays stage will end with a visit the Konopiste Castle, the summer palace of Archduke Franz Ferdinand D ́Este.

Day 2: Konopištê/Benešov - Tabor, 38 mi. (60 km)
The second day offers us gentle biking along small side roads and byways through nice and peacefull part of Central Bohemia. The part we bike through today is sometimes called Czech Meran for all the little ups and downs or Czech Siberia for rather chillier climate (mornings) in the valleys. It offers a lot of fantastic views and descends with the same ammount of climbs on the other hand. After we pass through all this cycling heaven we will end up in Tábor. This mighty fortress served as the headquarters of the czech reformation in 15th century during the Hussite wars. Never conquered it offers a lot to see and a great evening after a demanding ride!

Day 3: Tábor - Jindrichuv Hradec, 32 mi. (52 km)
 In the morning we recommend a short walk on the ramparts of Tábor, where you can admire its genius loci. The careful incorporation of the landscape and countryside during its construction resulted in several successful repulsions of sieges during the Religious Wars. Riding our bikes, we will enter the South Bohemian region. Among the green, calm scenery rest the romantic water castle of Červená Lhota, and the third-largest historical complex in the Czech Republic - the town of Jindrichuv Hradec with its well preserved castle and city center. Today, it is hard to believe that this calm town used to be one of the largest medieval centers in Bohemia! Based on a legend, it is possible to meet Perchta of Rozmberk – the famous “White Lady” ghost!

Day 4: Jindrichuv Hradec - Telc, 28 mi. (45 km)
We leave the South Bohemia and enter the Bohemian - Moravian highlands area. Today’s highlight will be a visit of the Renaissance town of Telc, which is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Telc is considered to be the most beautiful Renaissance town in Europe! Before we get there, we must travel a rather hilly 45 km, passing by a plethora of ponds and lakes - try to count them all, or just relax amid this peaceful scenery. In Strmilov, we will have a chance to visit an artistic weaving factory and learn more about the process of making wool and linen fabrics, a part of this region for centuries.

Day 5: Telc - Vranov nad Dyji, 29 mi. (47 km)
We start the day in direction of Dačice where the firrst sugar cube ever was produced. Getting there we bike through an area with fantastic views and very few other bikers on the route. It takes us through nice highland area and peaceful villages near to the Austrian border which we then follow for the rest of the day. On the road we can see a well-preserved system of fortifications from the beginning of World War II. These fortifications has never been used, and therefore, are well-preserved for today’s tourists. Riding along, the route will pass by the Renaissance castle of Pisecna and to the fairytale-like castle of Frejstejn. Before we reach our destination we will take a detour to the Vranov water dam to reward ourselves with amazing views of Bítov castle. Should you wish, please enjoy the views from one of the biggest castle ruins in Moravia – Cornštejn. The final destination of today’s stage is the town of Vranov nad Dyji, nestled on the edge of the Podyji National Park. Easy option: You can take a morning train transfer to Slavonice to bike just along the Austrian border

Day 6: Vranov nad Dyji - Znojmo, 29 mi. (46 km)
This day explores Podyji National Park, enchanting everyone with its untouched beauty. From the ruins of Novy Hradek, as well as from the viewpoint over the majestic medieval castle of Hardegg, we will be able to see where the Dyje River finds its way through the countryside creating unforgettable meanders. A memorial of the Iron Curtain, located in this area, is a quiet eyewitness of somber, relatively recent, times. The bike trail will lead us along the borders of the national park, where no auto traffic is allowed. While descending to the Dyje river through Šobes vineyard, why not pause for a glass of white wine? This place was marked as one of the 10 best vineyards in the world! Our next stop will be the town of Šatov, where we will have the possibility to visit a uniquely-preserved Cold War fortification, a curiously painted wine cave, cozy wine cellar streets, and an educational path leading through vineyards of old wine varieties. We will conclude the day in the seat town of the Moravian Premyslid Dynasty – in the town of Znojmo.

Day 7: Znojmo - (Mikulov) Lednice/Valtice Cultural Landscape, 11 or 42 mi. (18 or 68 km)
In the morning we will leave the town along the river and then continue through fields and vineyards to the Austrian border. The border line will then take us east with a nice stop in the town of Jaroslavice with nice Renesance chateau. Here you first cross the border t Austria and visit the picturesque wine growing area of Galgenberg. From here we follow a nice new bike trail meandering through the peaceful countryside to Mikulov. This hidden gem will capture your attention with its Baroque Castle and wine museum, an historic synagogue and a local curiosity – a gigantic wine cask big enough for a chamber orchestra. TIP: Culture and wine lovers can take a morning transfer to Břeclav and spend whole day biking in unique Lednice - Valtice UNESCO area! The Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape – a landscape which used to belong to the family of Lichtenstein. Under the care of this single family, the swampy area was transformed into a wellthoughtout combination of castles and parks, sometimes called “The Garden of Europe” or “The Garden Paradise”. We will have a chance to visit this place, which combines both indigenous and exotic natural elements to create an outstanding work of human creativity. Since the complex is very large, biking is the recommended mode of transportation allowing you to fully experience this exceptional cultural site along at a leisurely pace.

Day 8: Mikulov - Mistelsbach, 38 mi. (55 km)
The last half day of the tour in Czech republic will follow iron curtain trail framed with story boards of those, who tried to escape from communistic Eastern Block. After crossing the border we will bike through the Herrnbaumgarten Village, famous for its poetic museum of nonsense, to the wine museum in Poysdorf, where you will have a chance to complete your Central European wine "training"! Then we will pass through Wilfersdorf with its chateau which had been the main residence of the Prince of Lichtenstein between 17th and 18th century. We will end our day in Mistelbach.

Day 9: Mistelbach - Vienna
Last missing part of Prague-Vienna whole way biking tour will guide us through rolling landscape with many wind power plants on the horizon. We will be following the EuroVelo 6 bike trail partly built on ancient steam railroad tracks. We will end our day at Vienna - former capital of the Habsburg Monarchy, town of the waltz and opera. Overnight in Vienna is NOT included in tour price so you might want to consider requesting this!

Day 1: Prague - Cesky Krumlov
Day 2: Český Krumlov - Trebon, 38 mi. (61 km)
Day 3: Trebon - Telc, 48 mi. (78 km)
Day 4: Telc - Vranov, 35 mi. (54 km)
Day 5: Vranov - Znojmo, 23 mi. (38 km)
Day 6: Znojmo - Mikulov, 43 mi. (70 km)
Day 7: Mikulov - Mistelbach - Vienna, 60 mi. (96 km) (all way biking) or 30 mi. (48km) to Mistelbach
Day 8: Departure from Vienna or Prague

Day 1: Prague - Cesky Krumlov
(It is highly recommended to book an extra night before your tour in Prague.) In the morning, you are transferred from your Prague hotel to Český Krumlov (approximately 2 to 2.5 hours) by a van. Here you will have a welcome briefing. The rest of the day is reserved for your individual exploration of this fabulous town. The day concludes with dinner.

Day 2: Český Krumlov - Trebon, 38 mi. (61 km)
The start to today's cycling route is a difficult one as you have a significant climb out of the Moldau valley. Visit the lovely Zlatá koruna monastery. After the inevitable climb, the route gets easier, winding through tiny villages and picturesque landscape. Finally you arrive at the Trebon pond area. This originally swampy area was turned into a kingdom of ponds with thousands of little ones and crowned by the mighty giants like Svet (world) or Rozmberk (Rosenberg). The day ends in Trebon, once a cozy residence of the mighty Rosenbergs, today a lovely spa town amidst the ponds. 

Day 3: Trebon - Telc, 48 mi. (78 km)
Today's route offers a lot of the border area and there are not as many hills to contend with as the day before. Today you cycle mostly between the many ponds built here through the reign of the Rosenbergs. Touching Austria for a bit, you never leave the border for long and enjoy the border nicknamed Czech Canada. Finally, turn north to reach the highland pearl of Telc. This UNESCO protected town offers some of the best renessaince pictures.

Day 4: Telc - Vranov, 35 mi. (54 km)
Today you can cycle south again enjoying the ups and downs of the highlands. Passing the town of Dacice you can visit the place where the first sugar cube ever was produced. Later on, cycle along the Austrian border admiring the landscape and the pre WW II bunkers which were supposed to stop the German invasion. Finally, descend into the deep canyon of Dyje river to admire two mighty castles – Cornstejn and Bitov. One final climb and descent brings you into the tiny town of Vranov with mighty castle overlooking the premises.

Day 5: Vranov - Znojmo, 23 mi. (38 km)
Today's route covers a shorter distance but is a very picturesque day. It winds through the Podyji NP recognized as one of the most preserved nature bits in the country. You can admire the Dyje valley and numerous views crowned by the the Austrian town of Hardegg. Around the corner, cycle by the remains of Iron curtain and then descend all the way down to the river to sip wine from one of the most fascinating vineyards – Sobes. Today's final destination in Znojmo with its many beauties to discover.

Day 6: Znojmo - Mikulov, 43 mi. (70 km)
Today you again follow the Czech-Austrian border east. Leaving Znojmo, you reach farmland crowned by vineyards and towns like Jaroslavice. Enjoy wine tasting and from here, follow a nice new bike trail meandering through the peaceful countryside to Mikulov. This hidden gem will capture your attention with its Baroque Castle and wine museum, a historic synagogue and a local curiosity is a gigantic wine cask big enough for a chamber orchestra.

Day 7: Mikulov - Mistelbach - Vienna, 60 mi. (96 km) (all way biking) or 30 mi. (48km) to Mistelbach
On the last cycling day, follow the border to Austria and continue along the local vineyards and towns like Poysdorf with an extensive wine market. Soon you come to Zaya creek and through the ex-Lichtenstein seat in Wilfersdorf get to Mistelbach where our journey comes to an end. The transfer will bring you to Vienna. Should you prefer, you can prolong biking by finishing the route to Vienna by bike (96 km total distance).

For guided group tours, the support vehicle with bikes and the tour leader leave Vienna on Day 7 in the early afternoon. All participants with flight tickets from Prague can travel by support vehicle to Prague (included in the tour price). These participants spend their last night in Prague.

Day 8: Departure from Vienna or Prague
The bike tour from Prague to Vienna ends with a breakfast either in Prague or in Vienna.