Spa Triangle & Prague
Czech Republic, Germany Bike Tours
Cycling in Czech Republic & Germany featuring Prague
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- Length7 days
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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. Your cycling itinerary leads through the Slavkovsky Forest and the Ohre River Valley.
Highlights
- Prague!
- Castle of Bečov nad Teplou & 13 th century Reliquary of St. Maura
- Karlovy Vary, Europe's spa center
- Delightful small villages
- Ancient castles such as Hohenberg and Andělská Hora
- Traditional architecture
- Beautiful European countryside
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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 views 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:
Spa hotel SchlossparkDay 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 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 HarveyDay 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
- All the above
- 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 4 & July 16, 2023
Self-Guided
Daily departures from April to October, 2023
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
2023
Guided
Standard hotels $ 1994 £ 1071 $ 1,784 € 1220 ₪ 4917 ¥ 185794 NZ$ 2191 NOK 14759 kr 14520 $ 1,330 Single supplement $ 257 £ 138 $ 230 € 157 ₪ 633 ¥ 23909 NZ$ 282 NOK 1899 kr 1869 $ 171 Solo traveler supplement $ 261 £ 140 $ 234 € 160 ₪ 645 ¥ 24366 NZ$ 287 NOK 1936 kr 1904 $ 174 Premium hotels $ 2268 £ 1218 $ 2,030 € 1388 ₪ 5594 ¥ 211378 NZ$ 2493 NOK 16791 kr 16519 $ 1,513 Single supplement $ 271 £ 146 $ 243 € 166 ₪ 669 ¥ 25280 NZ$ 298 NOK 2008 kr 1976 $ 181 Solo traveler supplement $ 261 £ 140 $ 234 € 160 ₪ 645 ¥ 24366 NZ$ 287 NOK 1936 kr 1904 $ 174 Self-guided
Standard hotels $ 1471 £ 790 $ 1,316 € 900 ₪ 3627 ¥ 137061 NZ$ 1616 NOK 10888 kr 10711 $ 981 Single supplement $ 257 £ 138 $ 230 € 157 ₪ 633 ¥ 23909 NZ$ 282 NOK 1899 kr 1869 $ 171 Solo traveler supplement $ 261 £ 140 $ 234 € 160 ₪ 645 ¥ 24366 NZ$ 287 NOK 1936 kr 1904 $ 174 Premium hotels $ 1745 £ 937 $ 1,562 € 1068 ₪ 4304 ¥ 162645 NZ$ 1918 NOK 12920 kr 12711 $ 1,164 Single supplement $ 271 £ 146 $ 243 € 166 ₪ 669 ¥ 25280 NZ$ 298 NOK 2008 kr 1976 $ 181 Solo traveler supplement $ 261 £ 140 $ 234 € 160 ₪ 645 ¥ 24366 NZ$ 287 NOK 1936 kr 1904 $ 174 Extra Options
Bike rental upgrade
Electric bicycle rental $ 126 £ 68 $ 113 € 77 ₪ 310 ¥ 11726 NZ$ 138 NOK 932 kr 916 $ 84 Upgrade to Specialized Diverge $ 49 £ 26 $ 44 € 30 ₪ 121 ¥ 4569 NZ$ 54 NOK 363 kr 357 $ 33 Dinners included
Standard accommodations $ 194 £ 104 $ 174 € 119 ₪ 480 ¥ 18122 NZ$ 214 NOK 1440 kr 1416 $ 130 Premium accommodations $ 275 £ 147 $ 246 € 168 ₪ 677 ¥ 25585 NZ$ 302 NOK 2032 kr 1999 $ 183 Extra nights
On request Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate
This is a moderate guided or self-guided hotel to hotel tour. Total distance cycled 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
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
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Extra Stay
Extra nights in Prague possible.
Tour Operator
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