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| Type of tour: | Self-guided/Guided |
| Level: | Moderate |
| Duration: | 7 Nights |
| Distance: | 37 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Self-guided: Daily Apr 1-Oct 31, 2013 Guided: May 13; Jun 15; Jul 1, 6; Aug 5, 17; Sep 6, 9, 2013 |
| Tour price: | €1290 (self-guided) €1940 (guided) |
| Start city: | Vienna, Austria |
| End city: | Prague, Czech Republic |
This tour follows one of the great undiscovered cycling trails in Central Europe. The route is full of cultural and historical gems featuring 6 UNESCO world heritage sites: Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, the Chateaux of Valtice and Lednice, the Renaissance town square in Telc, the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov and the rustic Baroque village of Holasovice. You will also cycle along the remnants of the Iron Curtain as you follow the Czech Republic and Austrian border. You will be staying in the best small towns along the way whose local pubs serve the best beer in the world – it could only be Czech beer!
As official partner to the non-profit Greenways trails creation program, the tour company contributes a percentage of the cost of your tour to community development projects and we are able to arrange meetings with local project leaders, who can explain the uniqueness of their area.
Two route versions
Version A is favored by those who like history, as it adds the unique Lednice-Valtice area and Cesky Krumlov. The May 8 tour includes Valtice Wine Fair, while the June 14 tour includes Five-petaled Rose Festival and the September 9 tour includes Mikulov Wine Festival.
Version B is a more challenging route for cyclists who really want to experience the whole route from Vienna to Prague by bicycle. The September 7 tour includes 'Tabor Meeting' in Tabor.
Not sure which type of tour to book? Learn about the differences between guided and self-guided tours.
This tour follows one of the great undiscovered cycling trails in Central Europe. The route is full of cultural and historical gems featuring 6 UNESCO world heritage sites: Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, the Chateaux of Valtice and Lednice, the Renaissance town square in Telc, the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov and the rustic Baroque village of Holasovice. You will also cycle along the remnants of the Iron Curtain as you follow the Czech Republic and Austrian border. You will be staying in the best small towns along the way whose local pubs serve the best beer in the world – it could only be Czech beer!
As official partner to the non-profit Greenways trails creation program, the tour company contributes a percentage of the cost of your tour to community development projects and we are able to arrange meetings with local project leaders, who can explain the uniqueness of their area.
Two route versions
Version A is favored by those who like history, as it adds the unique Lednice-Valtice area and Cesky Krumlov. The May 8 tour includes Valtice Wine Fair, while the June 14 tour includes Five-petaled Rose Festival and the September 9 tour includes Mikulov Wine Festival.
Version B is a more challenging route for cyclists who really want to experience the whole route from Vienna to Prague by bicycle. The September 7 tour includes 'Tabor Meeting' in Tabor.
Not sure which type of tour to book? Learn about the differences between guided and self-guided tours.
Two route choices:
Version A is favored by those who like history, as it adds the unique Lednice-Valtice area and Cesky Krumlov. The May 8 tour includes Valtice Wine Fair, while the June 14 tour includes Five-petaled Rose Festival and the September 9 tour includes Mikulov Wine Festival.
Version B is a more challenging route for cyclists who really want to experience the whole route from Vienna to Prague by bicycle. The September 7 tour includes 'Tabor Meeting' in Tabor.
Please note that the tour travels along the famed cycling route known as the "Vienna-Prague Greenways." However, the tour doesn't start in Vienna but rather in Valtice (Czech Republic) for Version A and in Stockerau (about 12 miles from Vienna) for Version B. Version A ends in Cesky Krumlov, and many tour participants travel from there to Prague by train or bus. Version B ends in Prague. Neither tour includes lodging in Prague. We encourage you to stay overnight in Vienna before your tour and in Prague after your tour. Please inquire about rates.
Version A - 152 miles/243 km
Day 1: Vienna - Valtice
Arrive by train from Vienna to Breclav where you meet your contact person, who will drive you to your hotel and introduce you to the program. You will get all necessary information materials.
Overnight in Valtice.
Day 2: Valtice - Lednice - Mikulov (19 miles/30 km)
You will start your biking trip in Lednice-Valtice area (UNESCO World Heritage Site), where you will ride on forest and field trails. Two magnificent chateaux grace the area, along numerous 'follies', romantic structures set in a harmonious way into the surrounding landscape. A paved road with little traffic then leads you to Mikulov with its imposing castle, historic square, the tomb of the Dietrichstein family, as well as the synagogue and Jewish cemetery, where the oldest tombstone dates back to 1605.
Overnight in Mikulov.
Day 3: Mikulov - Znojmo – Vranov nad Dyji (26 miles/42 km)
Morning transfer by car from Mikulov to Znojmo. Then cycle through the Podyji National Park with untouched nature, beautiful views of the deep, forested river valley and the last remnant of the Iron Curtain. Vranov chateau, perched high on a rock above the Dyje river is another highlight.
Overnight in Vranov nad Dyji.
Day 4: Vranov nad Dyji – Slavonice – Telc (29 miles/46 km)
From Vranov skim the Austrian border to Slavonice, a forgotten jewel with sgraffito houses. Then transfer by local train to the town of Telc, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its perfectly preserved Renaissance town center.
Overnight in Telc.
Day 5: Telc – Jindrichuv Hradec (26 miles/42 km)
Today you will cycle through the Czech-Moravian Highlands, through fields and forests. A unique stop on the way is the memorial in Kostelni Myslova to Jewish painter Frantisek Moritz Nagl, a local artist who died in Auschwitz along with his family. Finish the day in the old town of Jindrichuv Hradec, containing the third biggest castle complex in the Czech Republic.
Overnight in Jindrichuv Hradec.
Day 6: Jindrichuv Hradec – Trebon (19 miles/30 km)
Take in the historic town and castle of Jindrichuv Hradec, then start cycling through the mosaic of ponds, woods and meadows of the Bohemia Lake District to Trebon, a medieval town whose walls are still largely intact. Enter the historical center through a gate in the old fortifications and across a moat, part of a unique water regulation system dating back to the 16th century.
Overnight in Trebon.
Day 7: Trebon – Cesky Krumlov (39 miles/63 km)
The last day of cycling leads through hilly terrain to the jewel of South Bohemia, the town of Cesky Krumlov (a UNESCO Heritage Site), situated on the banks of the meandering upper course of the Vltava River.
Overnight in Cesky Krumlov.
Day 8: Cesky Krumlov - Prague
Enjoy all that Cesky Krumlov has to offer within one day. The old town preserves a virtually intact and unparalleled ensemble of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque structures. Among the attractions are the second largest castle complex in the Czech Republic and the oldest working Baroque theater in Europe. Late afternoon transfer by bus from Cesky Krumlov to Prague.
Accommodations are not included on Day 8.
Version B - 262 miles/419 km
Day 1: Vienna - Stockerau
After your arrival in Vienna, make your way individually to Stockerau (car, train or 18 km by bike). We will meet you at your hotel with the necessary materials and bikes.
Overnight in Stockerau.
Day 2: Stockerau - Drnholec - Mikulov (40 miles/64 km)
On the first day of the route, you will follow the Leiserbergweg bike path to Ernstbrunn (Leiser Berge Natural Park). After passing into the Czech Republic through the border post at Laa an der Thaya, the South Moravian lowland terrain is flat all the way to Drnholec. Transfer by van from Drnholec to Mikulov.
Overnight in Mikulov.
Day 3: Mikulov - Drnholec - Znojmo – Vranov nad Dyji (47 miles/93 km)
Morning transfer by van from Mikulov to Drnholec, then cycle from Drnholec through Znojmo, to Podyji National Park with untouched nature, beautiful views of the deep, forested river valley and the last remnant of the Iron Curtain. Another highlight is Vranov castle, perched high on a rock above the Dyje River. A shorter cycling option, with a car transfer from Drnholec to Znojmo, is available (cycling 22 miles/35 km).
Overnight in Vranov nad Dyji.
Day 4: Vranov nad Dyji – Slavonice – Telc (47 miles/76 km)
Cycle along the Austrian border to Slavonice, a forgotten jewel with sgraffito houses. Then cycle from Slavonice to Telc, which has a well-preserved Renaissance town center listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A shorter cycling option, with a train transfer from Slavonice to Telc, is available (cycling 30 miles/48 km).
Overnight in Telc.
Day 5: Telc – Jindrichuv Hradec (26 miles/42 km)
Today you will cycle through the Czech-Moravian Highlands, through fields and forests. A unique stop on the way is the memorial in Kostelni Myslova to Jewish painter called Frantisek Moritz Nagl, a local artist who died in Auschwitz extermination camp along with his family. Finish the day in the old town of Jindrichuv Hradec, containing the third biggest castle complex in the Czech Republic.
Overnight in Jindrichuv Hradec.
Day 6: Jindrichuv Hradec - Tabor (30 miles/49 km)
This route leads through a tapestry of woods and ponds to Cervena Lhota, with a beautiful little chateau built on a rocky island in the middle of a pond. Afternoon arrival in Tabor leaves plenty of time for a tour of this historic town, founded by the Hussites.
Overnight in Tabor.
Day 7: Tabor - Benesov (44 miles/73 km)
From Tabor we ride through a region of highlands with woods and pastures, an area known as Czech Siberia for its blustery winter weather and unspoiled environment. There is a beautiful view of the River Luznice from the bridge in the town of Sedlec-Prcice, the destination of the annual Prague-Prcice walk. The highlight of this day is a visit to the impressive chateau of Konopiste with its large, English park and Rose Garden.
Overnight in Benesov.
Day 8: Benesov –Pruhonice - Prague (25 miles/40 km)
The final part of this bicycle tour takes you to Pruhonice with its Renaissance chateau and chateau park - a center of botany and garden science in the Czech Republic. Transfer by car from Pruhonice to Prague city center.
Accommodations are not included on Day 8.
Two route choices:
Version A is favored by those who like history, as it adds the unique Lednice-Valtice area and Cesky Krumlov. The May 8 tour includes Valtice Wine Fair, while the June 14 tour includes Five-petaled Rose Festival and the September 9 tour includes Mikulov Wine Festival.
Version B is a more challenging route for cyclists who really want to experience the whole route from Vienna to Prague by bicycle. The September 7 tour includes 'Tabor Meeting' in Tabor.
Please note that the tour travels along the famed cycling route known as the "Vienna-Prague Greenways." However, the tour doesn't start in Vienna but rather in Valtice (Czech Republic) for Version A and in Stockerau (about 12 miles from Vienna) for Version B. Version A ends in Cesky Krumlov, and many tour participants travel from there to Prague by train or bus. Version B ends in Prague. Neither tour includes lodging in Prague. We encourage you to stay overnight in Vienna before your tour and in Prague after your tour. Please inquire about rates.
Version A - 152 miles/243 km
Day 1: Vienna - Valtice
Arrive by train from Vienna to Breclav where you meet your contact person, who will drive you to your hotel and introduce you to the program. You will get all necessary information materials.
Overnight in Valtice.
Day 2: Valtice - Lednice - Mikulov (19 miles/30 km)
You will start your biking trip in Lednice-Valtice area (UNESCO World Heritage Site), where you will ride on forest and field trails. Two magnificent chateaux grace the area, along numerous 'follies', romantic structures set in a harmonious way into the surrounding landscape. A paved road with little traffic then leads you to Mikulov with its imposing castle, historic square, the tomb of the Dietrichstein family, as well as the synagogue and Jewish cemetery, where the oldest tombstone dates back to 1605.
Overnight in Mikulov.
Day 3: Mikulov - Znojmo – Vranov nad Dyji (26 miles/42 km)
Morning transfer by car from Mikulov to Znojmo. Then cycle through the Podyji National Park with untouched nature, beautiful views of the deep, forested river valley and the last remnant of the Iron Curtain. Vranov chateau, perched high on a rock above the Dyje river is another highlight.
Overnight in Vranov nad Dyji.
Day 4: Vranov nad Dyji – Slavonice – Telc (29 miles/46 km)
From Vranov skim the Austrian border to Slavonice, a forgotten jewel with sgraffito houses. Then transfer by local train to the town of Telc, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its perfectly preserved Renaissance town center.
Overnight in Telc.
Day 5: Telc – Jindrichuv Hradec (26 miles/42 km)
Today you will cycle through the Czech-Moravian Highlands, through fields and forests. A unique stop on the way is the memorial in Kostelni Myslova to Jewish painter Frantisek Moritz Nagl, a local artist who died in Auschwitz along with his family. Finish the day in the old town of Jindrichuv Hradec, containing the third biggest castle complex in the Czech Republic.
Overnight in Jindrichuv Hradec.
Day 6: Jindrichuv Hradec – Trebon (19 miles/30 km)
Take in the historic town and castle of Jindrichuv Hradec, then start cycling through the mosaic of ponds, woods and meadows of the Bohemia Lake District to Trebon, a medieval town whose walls are still largely intact. Enter the historical center through a gate in the old fortifications and across a moat, part of a unique water regulation system dating back to the 16th century.
Overnight in Trebon.
Day 7: Trebon – Cesky Krumlov (39 miles/63 km)
The last day of cycling leads through hilly terrain to the jewel of South Bohemia, the town of Cesky Krumlov (a UNESCO Heritage Site), situated on the banks of the meandering upper course of the Vltava River.
Overnight in Cesky Krumlov.
Day 8: Cesky Krumlov - Prague
Enjoy all that Cesky Krumlov has to offer within one day. The old town preserves a virtually intact and unparalleled ensemble of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque structures. Among the attractions are the second largest castle complex in the Czech Republic and the oldest working Baroque theater in Europe. Late afternoon transfer by bus from Cesky Krumlov to Prague.
Accommodations are not included on Day 8.
Version B - 262 miles/419 km
Day 1: Vienna - Stockerau
After your arrival in Vienna, make your way individually to Stockerau (car, train or 18 km by bike). We will meet you at your hotel with the necessary materials and bikes.
Overnight in Stockerau.
Day 2: Stockerau - Drnholec - Mikulov (40 miles/64 km)
On the first day of the route, you will follow the Leiserbergweg bike path to Ernstbrunn (Leiser Berge Natural Park). After passing into the Czech Republic through the border post at Laa an der Thaya, the South Moravian lowland terrain is flat all the way to Drnholec. Transfer by van from Drnholec to Mikulov.
Overnight in Mikulov.
Day 3: Mikulov - Drnholec - Znojmo – Vranov nad Dyji (61 miles/93 km)
Morning transfer by van from Mikulov to Drnholec, then cycle from Drnholec through Znojmo, to Podyji National Park with untouched nature, beautiful views of the deep, forested river valley and the last remnant of the Iron Curtain. Another highlight is Vranov castle, perched high on a rock above the Dyje River. A shorter cycling option, with a car transfer from Drnholec to Znojmo, is available (cycling 22 miles/35 km).
Overnight in Vranov nad Dyji.
Day 4: Vranov nad Dyji – Slavonice – Telc (47 miles/76 km)
Cycle along the Austrian border to Slavonice, a forgotten jewel with sgraffito houses. Then cycle from Slavonice to Telc, which has a well-preserved Renaissance town center listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A shorter cycling option, with a train transfer from Slavonice to Telc, is available (cycling 30 miles/48 km).
Overnight in Telc.
Day 5: Telc – Jindrichuv Hradec (26 miles/42 km)
Today you will cycle through the Czech-Moravian Highlands, through fields and forests. A unique stop on the way is the memorial in Kostelni Myslova to Jewish painter called Frantisek Moritz Nagl, a local artist who died in Auschwitz extermination camp along with his family. Finish the day in the old town of Jindrichuv Hradec, containing the third biggest castle complex in the Czech Republic.
Overnight in Jindrichuv Hradec.
Day 6: Jindrichuv Hradec - Tabor (30 miles/49 km)
This route leads through a tapestry of woods and ponds to Cervena Lhota, with a beautiful little chateau built on a rocky island in the middle of a pond. Afternoon arrival in Tabor leaves plenty of time for a tour of this historic town, founded by the Hussites.
Overnight in Tabor.
Day 7: Tabor - Benesov (45 miles/73 km)
From Tabor we ride through a region of highlands with woods and pastures, an area known as Czech Siberia for its blustery winter weather and unspoiled environment. There is a beautiful view of the River Luznice from the bridge in the town of Sedlec-Prcice, the destination of the annual Prague-Prcice walk. The highlight of this day is a visit to the impressive chateau of Konopiste with its large, English park and Rose Garden.
Overnight in Benesov.
Day 8: Benesov –Pruhonice - Prague (25 miles/40 km)
The final part of this bicycle tour takes you to Pruhonice with its Renaissance chateau and chateau park - a center of botany and garden science in the Czech Republic. Transfer by car from Pruhonice to Prague city center.
Accommodations are not included on Day 8.
Version A: Jun 15 (includes Five-petalled Rose Festival); Jul 6; Aug 17; Sep 6 (includes Mikulov Wine Festival), 2013
Version B: May 13; Jul 1; Aug 5; and Sep 9 (includes Tabor Meeting), 2013
Please note:
Private guided tours are availble for groups of 4 or more. Please contact us to inquire about availabilty of a date not listed.
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These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Version A
Day 1: Penzion Prinz, Valtice
www.penzion-valtice.cz/
The Pension Prinz is a cozy family guesthouse located in the historic center of Valtice.
Day 2: Hotel Templ, Mikulov
www.templ.cz/cz/hotel-templ/
The Templ Hotel strives to be an honest imprint of the beauty of the Mikulove region. It features a loose Renaissance atmosphere and a restarutant that offers a whole palette of the best wines and foods of the region.
Day 3: Zamecky Hotel, Vranov nad Dyji
www.zameckyhotel.cz/
This historical hotel is located in Vranov nad Dyji in a picturesque valley of the Dyje River. Reconstructed between 2000-2001, the hotel offers comfortable and relaxing accommodation.
Day 4: Hotel Celerin, Telc
www.hotelcelerin.cz/
Hotel Celerin is located on the Zacharias of Hradec Square overlooking the square. It provides visitors all the comforts and opportunities for recreational residence in a quiet home environment.
Day 5: Hotel Concertino, Jindrichuv Hradec
www.concertino.cz/
The family-run Concertino Hotels offers not only comfortable accommodation, but also first-class Czech, international and fish cuisines in its Zlata Husa Restaurant.
Day 6: Zlata Hvezda Hotel, Trebon
http://english.zlatahvezda.cz/
The Zlata Hvezda Hotel in Trebon is a renaissance hotel in the historical heart of the spa city of South Bohemia. A highlight of the hotel is Restaurant Formanka that offers a wide choice of traditional Czech and international culinary specialities.
Day 7: Hotel Arcadie, Cesky Krumlov
www.hotelarcadie.cz/
The Hotel Arcadie is lcoated in a great location in Cesky Krumlov, some rooms which have a view of the river and panorama of the town.
Version B
Day 1: Hotel City Stockerau, Stockerau
www.cityhotel-stockerau.at
Located on the edge of the Weinviertel in the heart of the festival city of Stockerau, the family-run Hotel City offers quests a truly pleasant stay in a quiet setting.
Day 2: Hotel Templ, Mikulov
www.templ.cz/cz/hotel-templ/
The Templ Hotel strives to be an honest imprint of the beauty of the Mikulove region. It features a loose Renaissance atmosphere and a restarutant that offers a whole palette of the best wines and foods of the region.
Day 3: Zamecky Hotel, Vranov nad Dyji
www.zameckyhotel.cz/
This historical hotel is located in Vranov nad Dyji in a picturesque valley of the Dyje River. Reconstructed between 2000-2001, the hotel offers comfortable and relaxing accommodation.
Day 4: Hotel Celerin, Telc
www.hotelcelerin.cz/
Hotel Celerin is located on the Zacharias of Hradec Square overlooking the square. It provides visitors all the comforts and opportunities for recreational residence in a quiet home environment.
Day 5: Hotel Concertino, Jindrichuv Hradec
www.concertino.cz/
The family-run Concertino Hotels offers not only comfortable accommodation, but also first-class Czech, international and fish cuisines in its Zlata Husa Restaurant.
Day 6: Hotel Nautilus, Tabor
www.hotelnautilus.cz/
Hotel Nautilus is situated on the main square of the beautiful medieval town of Tabor. It features rooms that are indivudally decorated with work by local craftsmen and artisans, which are both plentiful and skilled in Bohemia.
Day 7: Hotel Bellevue Karlov, Benesov u Prahy
wwww.bellevuehotelkarlov.czThe Bellevue Hotel Karlov is located in the historical part of Benesov u Prahy in a neighborhood close to the town center. Thanks to a unique reconstruction the hotel has an unique atmosphere of modern architecture supplemented by high-class services.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Version A
Day 1: Penzion Prinz, Valtice
www.penzion-valtice.cz/
The Pension Prinz is a cozy family guesthouse located in the historic center of Valtice.
Day 2: Hotel Templ, Mikulov
www.templ.cz/cz/hotel-templ/
The Templ Hotel strives to be an honest imprint of the beauty of the Mikulove region. It features a loose Renaissance atmosphere and a restarutant that offers a whole palette of the best wines and foods of the region.
Day 3: Zamecky Hotel, Vranov nad Dyji
www.zameckyhotel.cz/
This historical hotel is located in Vranov nad Dyji in a picturesque valley of the Dyje River. Reconstructed between 2000-2001, the hotel offers comfortable and relaxing accommodation.
Day 4: Hotel Celerin, Telc
www.hotelcelerin.cz/
Hotel Celerin is located on the Zacharias of Hradec Square overlooking the square. It provides visitors all the comforts and opportunities for recreational residence in a quiet home environment.
Day 5: Hotel Concertino, Jindrichuv Hradec
www.concertino.cz/
The family-run Concertino Hotels offers not only comfortable accommodation, but also first-class Czech, international and fish cuisines in its Zlata Husa Restaurant.
Day 6: Zlata Hvezda Hotel, Trebon
http://english.zlatahvezda.cz/
The Zlata Hvezda Hotel in Trebon is a renaissance hotel in the historical heart of the spa city of South Bohemia. A highlight of the hotel is Restaurant Formanka that offers a wide choice of traditional Czech and international culinary specialities.
Day 7: Hotel Arcadie, Cesky Krumlov
www.hotelarcadie.cz/
The Hotel Arcadie is lcoated in a great location in Cesky Krumlov, some rooms which have a view of the river and panorama of the town.
Version B
Day 1: Hotel City Stockerau, Stockerau
www.cityhotel-stockerau.at
Located on the edge of the Weinviertel in the heart of the festival city of Stockerau, the family-run Hotel City offers quests a truly pleasant stay in a quiet setting.
Day 2: Hotel Templ, Mikulov
www.templ.cz/cz/hotel-templ/
The Templ Hotel strives to be an honest imprint of the beauty of the Mikulove region. It features a loose Renaissance atmosphere and a restarutant that offers a whole palette of the best wines and foods of the region.
Day 3: Zamecky Hotel, Vranov nad Dyji
www.zameckyhotel.cz/
This historical hotel is located in Vranov nad Dyji in a picturesque valley of the Dyje River. Reconstructed between 2000-2001, the hotel offers comfortable and relaxing accommodation.
Day 4: Hotel Celerin, Telc
www.hotelcelerin.cz/
Hotel Celerin is located on the Zacharias of Hradec Square overlooking the square. It provides visitors all the comforts and opportunities for recreational residence in a quiet home environment.
Day 5: Hotel Concertino, Jindrichuv Hradec
www.concertino.cz/
The family-run Concertino Hotels offers not only comfortable accommodation, but also first-class Czech, international and fish cuisines in its Zlata Husa Restaurant.
Day 6: Hotel Nautilus, Tabor
www.hotelnautilus.cz/
Hotel Nautilus is situated on the main square of the beautiful medieval town of Tabor. It features rooms that are indivudally decorated with work by local craftsmen and artisans, which are both plentiful and skilled in Bohemia.
Day 7: Hotel Bellevue Karlov, Benesov u Prahy
wwww.bellevuehotelkarlov.czThe Bellevue Hotel Karlov is located in the historical part of Benesov u Prahy in a neighborhood close to the town center. Thanks to a unique reconstruction the hotel has an unique atmosphere of modern architecture supplemented by high-class services.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
The primary bikes offered on this tour are TREK 7300 hybrid bikes that are 24-speed with front fork suspension. Bike frames come in men's and women's sizes that will ensure bike frames for all sizes.
TREK 900 tandem bikes are also available with alpha aluminum frames, oversized frame tubing and Shimano Deore gear components. LEADER FOX bikes for children are available, as well as AZUB Wave child trailers and a Trailgator so that an adult can ride with a child in tow.
All bikes are equipped with a mudguard, rear luggage carrier, bar ends, bell, rear light, clips and water bottle holder. Additional equipment provided free of charge includes a helmet, pannier bag, handlebar bag, cyclo-computer, repair tools, puncture repair kit, inner tube, pump, water bottle and lock. Gel seat covers are available upon request. You can also bring your own cycling shoes, but you must bring your own clipless pedals as well.
The primary bikes offered on this tour are TREK 7300 hybrid bikes that are 24-speed with front fork suspension. Bike frames come in men's and women's sizes that will ensure bike frames for all sizes.
TREK 900 tandem bikes are also available with alpha aluminum frames, oversized frame tubing and Shimano Deore gear components. LEADER FOX bikes for children are available, as well as AZUB Wave child trailers and a Trailgator so that an adult can ride with a child in tow.
All bikes are equipped with a mudguard, rear luggage carrier, bar ends, bell, rear light, clips and water bottle holder. Additional equipment provided free of charge includes a helmet, pannier bag, handlebar bag, cyclo-computer, repair tools, puncture repair kit, inner tube, pump, water bottle and lock. Gel seat covers are available upon request. You can also bring your own cycling shoes, but you must bring your own clipless pedals as well.
The terrain on this tour ranges from gently to moderately rolling with a few short hills and some moderately hilly terrain.
On this tour you will glide serenely amid rolling pine-clad hills and fields adorned with carp ponds, beer hops growing on racks, and brilliant yellow fields of flowers. This unindustrialized region with few tourists offers:
Version A is rated Leisure and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
Version B is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition.
The terrain on this tour ranges from gently to moderately rolling with a few short hills and some moderately hilly terrain.
On this tour you will glide serenely amid rolling pine-clad hills and fields adorned with carp ponds, beer hops growing on racks, and brilliant yellow fields of flowers. This unindustrialized region with few tourists offers:
Version A is rated Leisure and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
Version B is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition.
"We are home from an AMAZING bike trip!! EVERY part of our adventure was so well organized – start to finish. Every day was an adventure – we loved the villages and towns we biked through – and our destination towns and hotels were excellent – we marveled each day at the end of our rides. The Czech Republic left us breathless with its incredible scenery."
- Joyce and Ben Lucas
2011
"We are home from an AMAZING bike trip!! EVERY part of our adventure was so well organized – start to finish. Every day was an adventure – we loved the villages and towns we biked through – and our destination towns and hotels were excellent – we marveled each day at the end of our rides. The Czech Republic left us breathless with its incredible scenery."
- Joyce and Ben Lucas
2011
Tour Start
Nearest airport: Vienna, Austria
Nearest train station: Vienna, Austria
Connect by train to Valtice, Czech Republic, the starting point of Version A, and Stockerau, Austria, the starting point of Version B.
Tour End
Nearest airport: Prague, Czech Republic
Nearest train station: Prague, Czech Republic
Both Vienna and Prague have excellent rail connections.
Tips on getting to and from your tours
Tour Start
Nearest airport: Vienna, Austria
Nearest train station: Vienna, Austria
Connect by train to Valtice, Czech Republic, the starting point of Version A, and Stockerau, Austria, the starting point of Version B.
Tour End
Nearest airport: Prague, Czech Republic
Nearest train station: Prague, Czech Republic
Both Vienna and Prague have excellent rail connections.
Tips on getting to and from your tours
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Austria sits at the crossroads of Central Europe, once the Habsburg Empire’s seat of power that ruled Europe for over 6 centuries. While Habsburg power ended after World War I, Austria remains a prominent country. Today it is known for its idyllic and majestic landscape of mountains, green valleys, rivers and storybook villages. Along with such a landscape are the cultural centers of Vienna and Salzburg. The elegant city of Vienna reveals the glory days of the Habsburg Empire, featuring the Hofburg Imperial Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and impressive Opera House. Salzburg, home of Mozart and The Sound of Music, has Europe’s largest intact medieval fortress overlooking the cobblestone streets of its historic Old Town.
More on bicycling in Austria >
Austria sits at the crossroads of Central Europe, once the Habsburg Empire’s seat of power that ruled Europe for over 6 centuries. While Habsburg power ended after World War I, Austria remains a prominent country. Today it is known for its idyllic and majestic landscape of mountains, green valleys, rivers and storybook villages. Along with such a landscape are the cultural centers of Vienna and Salzburg. The elegant city of Vienna reveals the glory days of the Habsburg Empire, featuring the Hofburg Imperial Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and impressive Opera House. Salzburg, home of Mozart and The Sound of Music, has Europe’s largest intact medieval fortress overlooking the cobblestone streets of its historic Old Town.
More on bicycling in Austria >
Founded in 1996 by Tomas Leskovjan, Greenways Travel Club was the first company to organize tours along the Czech Greenways from Vienna to Prague. It specializes in personalized, active vacations along the Central European Greenways including cycling, hiking, horse riding, canoeing and multi- activity vacations. Cycling proved to be most popular and Tomas decided to transfer his extensive bicycle tour experience to focus more on cycling in Central Europe. The result was Topbicycle, which is the brand name of Greenways Travel Club.
Topbicycle's strengths include their excellent organisation, comprehensive tour materials (English route notes, highlighted detailed maps, town maps with location of accommodation marked and GPS with programmed routes), as well as their TREK hybrid bikes in a range of different sizes, guaranteeing a fit for everyone.
Here is a message from Topbicycle: "A bicycle tour is a great way of discovering new places and countries - every cyclist knows this. It is good to share information about places where cycling is a joy. Central Europe is one of those places and it is our pleasure to invite you to see this region up close. The chance to help people who are open to learning something new about Central Europe is the best part of our jobs."
Founded in 1996 by Tomas Leskovjan, Greenways Travel Club was the first company to organize tours along the Czech Greenways from Vienna to Prague. It specializes in personalized, active vacations along the Central European Greenways including cycling, hiking, horse riding, canoeing and multi- activity vacations. Cycling proved to be most popular and Tomas decided to transfer his extensive bicycle tour experience to focus more on cycling in Central Europe. The result was Topbicycle, which is the brand name of Greenways Travel Club.
Topbicycle's strengths include their excellent organisation, comprehensive tour materials (English route notes, highlighted detailed maps, town maps with location of accommodation marked and GPS with programmed routes), as well as their TREK hybrid bikes in a range of different sizes, guaranteeing a fit for everyone.
Here is a message from Topbicycle: "A bicycle tour is a great way of discovering new places and countries - every cyclist knows this. It is good to share information about places where cycling is a joy. Central Europe is one of those places and it is our pleasure to invite you to see this region up close. The chance to help people who are open to learning something new about Central Europe is the best part of our jobs."
Please read these terms and conditions carefully. You need to agree with these before you book your tour.
Topbicycle is a brand name of Greenways Travel Club Ltd (GTC) for its bicycle tour programs in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Self-guided tours are available every day from April to the end of October.
• Private guided tours are available every day from April to the end of October.
• All trip prices are per person, and are based on double occupancy.
• Single occupancy requests come with a single supplement.
• There is a 15% surcharge if you travel alone on a self-guided tour.
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellation by client: if you need to cancel your tour before departure, the following fees shall apply at the time we receive your written cancellation notice:
• More than 45 days before departure: 100 EUR per person (the deposit).
• From 45 to 14 days before departure: 50 % of tour price.
• Less than 14 days before departure: 100% of tour price.
Tour Cancellation by GTC:
GTC reserves the right to cancel any tour due to acts of nature and/or any other occurrence out of our control. We also reserve the right to cancel any trip prior to departure when circumstances make it necessary, in which case a full refund will be made to the client, constituting full settlement. GTC is not responsible for any additional expenses that may be incurred by a client in relation to a canceled tour (i.e., purchase of a nonrefundable airline ticket, visa fees, equipment, or additional lodging).
Eligibility and Reservations
You must be at least eighteen years of age. People younger than this must be accompanied by an adult.
Refunds for Services Not Used
Our tours are sold as a package. Credit cannot be given for services not used by a client. This includes accommodations, meals, or any other arrangements not used for any reason.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance.
Travel Insurance
We recommend all clients carry medical and personal insurance to cover hospital and other medical expenses and loss of baggage or personal belongings.
Responsibility
As a client, you have specific responsibilities to GTC and to other tour members that include:
• Selecting a tour appropriate to your interests and abilities.
• Preparing for your tour by reading and understanding pre-tour information provided by GTC
• Bringing appropriate clothing as recommended by GTC.
• Acting in an appropriate and respectful manner in accordance with customs and laws of countries and regions visited.
GTC reserves the right to accept, retain, or decline any tour member at any time and for any reason. In such a case, a refund equal to the actual cost of the unused services is the limit of GTC´s responsibility.
Furthermore, payment of your deposit represents your acceptance of the following terms and conditions:
GTC, and agents give notice that all services and arrangements for transportation, accommodations, and all other services and arrangements related to this tour have been made by GTC only as an agent upon the express condition that GTC shall not be liable and does not assume responsibility for any claims, damages, expenses, or other financial loss whether to person or property arising out of any injury, accident, death, cancellation, delay, alteration or inconvenience resulting from any act of omission, commission, or inadvertence of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, or other company or person rendering any of the services included in the tour or caused by weather, sickness, strides, quarantines, or other cause whatsoever beyond the control of GTC. The right is reserved to alter the itinerary, arrangements, or dates, if it becomes necessary or advisable, and each participant agrees to pay additional expenses, if any.
Rental Agreement
If you rent equipment from GTC, you agree to return all of this equipment at the end of the tour or at the expiry of the agreed rental period in the same conditions as when delivered to you, reasonable wear and tear only excepted. You also acknowledge that you are so responsible even when your use of the equipment is in a tour or excursion organized by GTC. In the event of loss or constructive loss of the rental equipment, you agree to pay the replacement value thereof to GTC, should GTC elect to replace the same equipment, otherwise you shall only be required to pay fair market value for that equipment, and in the event of damage which is less than a loss or constructive loss of the equipment, to pay for the cost of repairs, and you also agree without prejudice to any other remedy GTC might have.
Statement of Risks
The risks and dangers inherent in cycling, horse-riding, walking, swimming, hiking, ballooning, flying, and sailing include, but are not limited to, vehicle traffic; weather conditions; illness or accident caused by stress, fatigue, or consumption of alcoholic beverages; secondary transportation by airplane, bus, car, van, taxi, boat, or other conveyance. GTC assumes no responsibility for any claims, damages, expenses, or liability for any claims, damages, expenses or other financial loss whether to person or property arising out of these risks and dangers.
Please read these terms and conditions carefully. You need to agree with these before you book your tour.
Topbicycle is a brand name of Greenways Travel Club Ltd (GTC) for its bicycle tour programs in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Self-guided tours are available every day from April to the end of October.
• Private guided tours are available every day from April to the end of October.
• All trip prices are per person, and are based on double occupancy.
• Single occupancy requests come with a single supplement.
• There is a 15% surcharge if you travel alone on a self-guided tour.
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellation by client: if you need to cancel your tour before departure, the following fees shall apply at the time we receive your written cancellation notice:
• More than 45 days before departure: 100 EUR per person (the deposit).
• From 45 to 14 days before departure: 50 % of tour price.
• Less than 14 days before departure: 100% of tour price.
Tour Cancellation by GTC:
GTC reserves the right to cancel any tour due to acts of nature and/or any other occurrence out of our control. We also reserve the right to cancel any trip prior to departure when circumstances make it necessary, in which case a full refund will be made to the client, constituting full settlement. GTC is not responsible for any additional expenses that may be incurred by a client in relation to a canceled tour (i.e., purchase of a nonrefundable airline ticket, visa fees, equipment, or additional lodging).
Eligibility and Reservations
You must be at least eighteen years of age. People younger than this must be accompanied by an adult.
Refunds for Services Not Used
Our tours are sold as a package. Credit cannot be given for services not used by a client. This includes accommodations, meals, or any other arrangements not used for any reason.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance.
Travel Insurance
We recommend all clients carry medical and personal insurance to cover hospital and other medical expenses and loss of baggage or personal belongings.
Responsibility
As a client, you have specific responsibilities to GTC and to other tour members that include:
• Selecting a tour appropriate to your interests and abilities.
• Preparing for your tour by reading and understanding pre-tour information provided by GTC
• Bringing appropriate clothing as recommended by GTC.
• Acting in an appropriate and respectful manner in accordance with customs and laws of countries and regions visited.
GTC reserves the right to accept, retain, or decline any tour member at any time and for any reason. In such a case, a refund equal to the actual cost of the unused services is the limit of GTC´s responsibility.
Furthermore, payment of your deposit represents your acceptance of the following terms and conditions:
GTC, and agents give notice that all services and arrangements for transportation, accommodations, and all other services and arrangements related to this tour have been made by GTC only as an agent upon the express condition that GTC shall not be liable and does not assume responsibility for any claims, damages, expenses, or other financial loss whether to person or property arising out of any injury, accident, death, cancellation, delay, alteration or inconvenience resulting from any act of omission, commission, or inadvertence of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, or other company or person rendering any of the services included in the tour or caused by weather, sickness, strides, quarantines, or other cause whatsoever beyond the control of GTC. The right is reserved to alter the itinerary, arrangements, or dates, if it becomes necessary or advisable, and each participant agrees to pay additional expenses, if any.
Rental Agreement
If you rent equipment from GTC, you agree to return all of this equipment at the end of the tour or at the expiry of the agreed rental period in the same conditions as when delivered to you, reasonable wear and tear only excepted. You also acknowledge that you are so responsible even when your use of the equipment is in a tour or excursion organized by GTC. In the event of loss or constructive loss of the rental equipment, you agree to pay the replacement value thereof to GTC, should GTC elect to replace the same equipment, otherwise you shall only be required to pay fair market value for that equipment, and in the event of damage which is less than a loss or constructive loss of the equipment, to pay for the cost of repairs, and you also agree without prejudice to any other remedy GTC might have.
Statement of Risks
The risks and dangers inherent in cycling, horse-riding, walking, swimming, hiking, ballooning, flying, and sailing include, but are not limited to, vehicle traffic; weather conditions; illness or accident caused by stress, fatigue, or consumption of alcoholic beverages; secondary transportation by airplane, bus, car, van, taxi, boat, or other conveyance. GTC assumes no responsibility for any claims, damages, expenses, or liability for any claims, damages, expenses or other financial loss whether to person or property arising out of these risks and dangers.
