Spa Triangle and Prague
Czech Republic, Germany Bike Tours
Cycling in Czech Republic and Germany!
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Overview
Come and bike in Prague; the land of healing springs, rich history, breathtaking scenery, and openhearted people. This bike tour in the Czech Republic begins in Western Bohemia, an atmosphere like no other with numerous spa towns, remarkable historical sites, and beautiful scenery. You will be able to see the unique Reliquary of St. Maura from the 13th century, located in Becov nad Teplou. Other sights worth seeing are include the bizzare complex of 11 houses called "Spalicek" and the unique imperial castle with the massive town fortification and famous chapel and visit the town of Cheb. You will also have a chance to taste the healing springs in the fairytale-like spa towns and castles from the 19th century. Most of the time, you will be biking through a magnificent nature of the Slavkovsky Forest and through the valley of the Ohre River. An overall highlight of this tour that makes it so unique is the beer spa, which cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
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Highlights
- Karlovy Vary, Europe's spa center
- Delightful small villages
- Ancient castles such as Hohenberg and Andělská Hora
- Traditional architecture
- Beautiful European countryside
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)
Day 2: Karlovy Vary loop, 19 - 44 mi. (30 - 70 km)
Day 3: Karlovy Vary - Frantiskovy lazne, 38 mi. (62 km)
Day 4: Frantiskovy Lazne Spa and Iron Curtain trails loop, 10 - 37 mi. (15 - 60 km)
Day 5: Frantiskovy Lazne - Marianske Lazne, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 6: Marianske Lazne - Chodova Plana - Mariánské Lázně, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 7: Mariánské Lázně - Karlovy Vary (Prague), 27 mi. (43 or 70 km)*All distances are approximate.
Day 1: Arrival to Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)
The first day of this bike tour will begin with your arrival to Karlovy Vary. This 14th-century town, founded by Emperor Karel IV, is the largest spa center in the Czech Republic. The town is known primarily for its 12 healing springs, the Becherovka liquor, and world-famous china/porcelain. An early arrival is recommended, so that there will be time enough to spend on the colonnade or for a short hike with wonderful view over the town! On request a transfer by car or bus can be organized from Prague (130 km). - This transfer is free of charge for fully guided trips and tours with luggage transfer included!Sample accommodation:
Hotel EsterDay 2: Karlovy Vary loop, 19 - 44 mi. (30 - 70km)
Today is full of options! You can spend the day in Karlovy Vary, famous for its hot springs. 650 years of experience has brought the local unique spa treatments to the point of perfection. Karlovy Vary is also unique for it's colorful and whimsical architecture. You can also take a short ride to Andělská Hora, a village that is overlooked by the ruins of a gorgeous castle. Use the bike trail along the Ohře river to explore other small villages and castles.Sample accommodation:
Hotel EsterDay 3: Karlovy Vary - Frantiskovy lazne, 38 mi. (62 km)
Today you'll start from Karlovy Vary and bike through the amazingly beautiful Ohre river valley. The day leads you along a newly built cycling trail through the Slavkov Forest nature preserve and the stunning Svatosske Skaly rock formations. Following the river, you arrive in Loket with its stunning 14th-century castle. Next stop is the town Sokolov with a nice chateau and town center originating in the 13th century. Refreshments abound along the route, but the Kynsperk brewery or the coffee Mostov's small chateau are highlights. Today's last stop is the spa town of Frantiskovy Lazne (Franzesbad), a 19th-century spa town built by the emperor Franz I. This regal town still maintains the atmosphere of the golden age of spas. Immerse yourself and enjoy the waters after a long biking day!Sample accommodation:
Hotel PawlikDay 4: Frantiskovy Lazne Spa and Iron Curtain trails loop, 10 - 37 mi. (15 - 60km)
Today's program is quite flexible as you will stay here for two nights, so those more interested in the spa can relax the whole day and enjoy the treatments! For those who decide to bike instead, we can recommend loops up to 70 km. For centuries this area stood as the border between the Holy Roman Empire and the Czech kingdom. Thanks to this fact, the day's ride will be full of castles, fortresses, and chateaux, many accurately restored so the whole trip looks like a journey through "Old Europe“ - which it is! Part of the day will also trace the borders of the Iron Curtain, a reminder of the Cold War. Should you desire, a short trip to Germany reveals the recently restored Hohenberg castle, where the German people expelled from Czechoslovakia after World War II have their cultural center.Sample accommodation:
Hotel PawlikDay 5: Frantiskovy Lazne - Marianske Lazne, 31 mi. (50 km)
Just a couple of kilometers from Frantiskovy Lazne, you will reach the town of Cheb. For centuries, this town was the gate between the Holy Roman Empire and Czech kingdom. This beautiful town is without doubt the most "German" place in the Czech Republic, highlighted by the 13th-century merchant house, "Špalíček" and the imperial castle, unique in the Czech Republic. It was the favorite residency of the emperor Friedrich Barbarossa and contains a striking Romanesque chapel. From Cheb, you bike on car-free roads through small villages that attest to the centuries-old influence of the German people. On the way, you will visit a Marian Loretto pilgrimage church and a chateau in Stary Hroznatov. The last stop on the way is the opulent chateau Kynzvart, built by Counselor Clemmens Metternich in the 19th-century as his representative seat. Today, its architecture makes an elegant café stop. Just a few kilometers on, we reach our final stop of the day – the spa town of Marianske Lazne. Take time to soak those muscles in the spas' healing waters.Sample accommodation:
Hotel ContinentalDay 6: Marianske Lazne - Chodova Plana - Mariánské Lázně, 34 mi. (55 km)
In the morning, you can conquer the climb or opt for the ski lift! Once on top, you will bike along small roads to the Tepla monastery dating back to 12th century. Admire the monastery church and the library with some 80,000 books from all eras. From here, you will continue through the mild forests and meadows of the Slavkovsky Forest area to Chodova Plana. This small town hides a nice brewery and a real beer spa! Should you desire, you can experience the local beer (Chodovar) with all the senses! After tasting the beer, you will finish the loop back to Mariánské Lázně.Sample accommodation:
Hotel ContinentalDay 7: Mariánské Lázně - Karlovy Vary (Prague), 27 mi. (43 or 70 km)
Today, you will enter the Slavkov Forest nature preserve to discover its hot springs and other curiosities. In the village of Krasno, you can enjoy tower-top views and learn a lot about the town's history in its mining museum. From there, you will bike to the town of Becov nad Teplou, it's chateau the hiding place of the famous St. Maura reliquiary. It is one of the most important and valuable historical items of the country and of all Middle Ages Europe! From Becov, you can either take a transfer to Karlovy Vary, bike the remaining distance, or simply take a transfer to Prague. It is your decision in which of the two cities you spend your last evening of the tour.You can view all of our bike tours in Europe or look at our featured bike trips, specials, and news.
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
- Breakfasts
- Detailed maps and route descriptions
- Pretour briefing
- 24-speed bicycle with helmet, handlebar bag, pannier, mud guards, and bike bell
- Luggage transportation
- Telephone support
- Guided only
- Dinners
- Tour guide
- Support vehicle
What’s Not Included
- Individual arrival and departure to/from Prague
- Lunches and dinners (dinners included only in guided tour)
- Entrance to beer spa
- Extension in Prague (day 6)
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Guided
June 5 and July 17, 2022
Self-guided
Daily departures from April to October 2022
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 5 and July 17, 2022
Standard hotels $ 1569 £ 896 $ 1,430 € 1026 ₪ 3837 NZ$ 1735 kr 11217 $ 1,108 Single supplement: $ 176 £ 100 $ 160 € 115 ₪ 430 NZ$ 194 kr 1257 $ 124
Premium hotels $ 1784 £ 1018 $ 1,625 € 1166 ₪ 4361 NZ$ 1972 kr 12747 $ 1,259 Single supplement: $ 208 £ 119 $ 190 € 136 ₪ 509 NZ$ 230 kr 1487 $ 147
Self-guided
Departures possible daily from April to October 2022
Standard hotels $ 1221 £ 697 $ 1,112 € 798 ₪ 2984 NZ$ 1349 kr 8724 $ 862 Single supplement: $ 176 £ 100 $ 160 € 115 ₪ 430 NZ$ 194 kr 1257 $ 124
Premium hotels $ 1435 £ 819 $ 1,307 € 938 ₪ 3508 NZ$ 1586 kr 10255 $ 1,013 Single supplement: $ 208 £ 119 $ 190 € 136 ₪ 509 NZ$ 230 kr 1487 $ 147
Solo traveler supplement $ 107 £ 61 $ 98 € 70 ₪ 262 NZ$ 118 kr 765 $ 76
Extra Options
Bike rental upgrade
Electric bike supplement: $ 112 £ 64 $ 102 € 73 ₪ 273 NZ$ 123 kr 798 $ 79 Upgrade to Specialized Diverge Bike: $ 44 £ 25 $ 40 € 29 ₪ 108 NZ$ 49 kr 317 $ 31
Meals
Dinners included standard hotels $ 151 £ 86 $ 138 € 99 ₪ 370 NZ$ 167 kr 1082 $ 107 Dinners included premium hotels $ 214 £ 122 $ 195 € 140 ₪ 524 NZ$ 237 kr 1531 $ 151
Extra nights
Prague
High Season* Low Season Standard double/twin room $ 96 £ 55 $ 88 € 63 ₪ 236 NZ$ 107 kr 689 $ 68 $ 89 £ 51 $ 81 € 58 ₪ 217 NZ$ 98 kr 634 $ 63 Standard single room $ 159 £ 91 $ 145 € 104 ₪ 389 NZ$ 176 kr 1137 $ 112 $ 144 £ 82 $ 131 € 94 ₪ 352 NZ$ 159 kr 1028 $ 101 Premium double/twin room $ 125 £ 72 $ 114 € 82 ₪ 307 NZ$ 139 kr 896 $ 89 $ 109 £ 62 $ 99 € 71 ₪ 266 NZ$ 120 kr 776 $ 77 Premium single room $ 200 £ 114 $ 183 € 131 ₪ 490 NZ$ 222 kr 1432 $ 141 $ 185 £ 106 $ 169 € 121 ₪ 453 NZ$ 205 kr 1323 $ 131 Carlsbad
High Season Low Season Standard double/twin room $ 80 £ 45 $ 72 € 52 ₪ 194 NZ$ 88 kr 568 $ 56 $ 64 £ 37 $ 59 € 42 ₪ 157 NZ$ 71 kr 459 $ 45 Standard single room $ 167 £ 95 $ 152 € 109 ₪ 408 NZ$ 184 kr 1192 $ 118 $ 121 £ 69 $ 110 € 79 ₪ 295 NZ$ 134 kr 864 $ 85 Premium double/twin room $ 116 £ 66 $ 106 € 76 ₪ 284 NZ$ 129 kr 831 $ 82 $ 101 £ 58 $ 92 € 66 ₪ 247 NZ$ 112 kr 722 $ 71 Premium single room $ 184 £ 105 $ 167 € 120 ₪ 449 NZ$ 203 kr 1312 $ 130 $ 151 £ 86 $ 138 € 99 ₪ 370 NZ$ 167 kr 1082 $ 107 Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate
This is a moderate guided or self-guided hotel tour. Total distance cycle is 243 km over rolling hills.
Airport Info
Fly to Prague - Václav Havel Airport (PRG)
Local Travel
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.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.
Remarks
It is possible to extend your trip with extra nights! You can also add a guided tour of Prague. Please ask us for additional details!
Important to know
DOCUMENTS
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*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.
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Extra Stay
Extra nights in Prague possible.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by EBT.
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