Walking along the beautiful Greenways

Vienna - Prague Greenways, Hiking

Tour Description: Guided

Since the entire length of the Czech Greenways corridor is over 350 miles (500 km), this hiking trip covers a selection of only the best walking trails and hiking spots along the Greenway. These hiking routes are excellent due to both the density of tourist destinations and the natural beauty of the trails. The hikes are in the Czech Republic's excellent and dense network of signed hiking trails that were created over 100 years ago. This walking tour is suitable for hikers capable of covering greater distances on foot or for more recreational hikers, as the routes are up to 6 miles (10km) a day.

Czech Walking Trails

The foundations of walking in the Czech Republic were laid down by the Czech Tourist Club over 100 years ago. At this time an extensive network of hiking trails was created and marked out by hundreds of club members. An excellent web of 23,922 miles (38,500 km) well-marked and well-connected trails, Czech hiking trails is the legacy of their work. Today the hiking trails are still maintained by Czech Tourist Club members on a purely voluntary basis. The marking system is very easy to follow and you will see painted signs on posts, rocks and trees along the way. Sign posts at main hiking route junctions detail distances to the nearby towns.

Tour Description: Self-guided

Since the entire length of the Czech Greenways corridor is over 350 miles (500 km), this hiking trip covers a selection of only the best walking trails and hiking spots along the Greenway. These hiking routes are excellent due to both the density of tourist destinations and the natural beauty of the trails. The hikes are in the Czech Republic's excellent and dense network of signed hiking trails that were created over 100 years ago. This walking tour is suitable for hikers capable of covering greater distances on foot or for more recreational hikers, as the routes are up to 6 miles (10km) a day.

Czech Walking Trails

The foundations of walking in the Czech Republic were laid down by the Czech Tourist Club over 100 years ago. At this time an extensive network of hiking trails was created and marked out by hundreds of club members. An excellent web of 23,922 miles (38,500 km) well-marked and well-connected trails, Czech hiking trails is the legacy of their work. Today the hiking trails are still maintained by Czech Tourist Club members on a purely voluntary basis. The marking system is very easy to follow and you will see painted signs on posts, rocks and trees along the way. Sign posts at main hiking route junctions detail distances to the nearby towns.

Highlights: Guided

• Chateauz in Lednice
• Renaissance square in Telc
• Medieval town of Cesky Krumlov
• Old town of Prague
• Jewish cemetery in Mikulov
• Vranov Chateau
• Hardegg Overlook
• Old walled town of Trebon

Highlights: Self-guided

• Chateauz in Lednice
• Renaissance square in Telc
• Medieval town of Cesky Krumlov
• Old town of Prague
• Jewish cemetery in Mikulov
• Vranov Chateau
• Hardegg Overlook
• Old walled town of Trebon

Daily Program: Guided

Day 1: Vienna (Prague) to Valtice
After arriving in Vienna (or Prague), take the train to Breclav, where you will be picked up by your program coordinator and driven to Valtice. They will introduce you to the program and give you all the information and navigation materials.
Overnight in Valtice.

Day 2: Valtice - Lednice (7 miles/11 km)
The day starts by touring the Baroque Valtice Chateau. You then follow the path through fields, vineyards and forests. Passing romantic follies on the way to Lednice, the day ends in the Gothic Revival Chateau of Lednice, one of the most ornate examples of its architectural style. There will be an afternoon transfer to Mikulov.
Overnight in Mikulov. 

Day 3: Pavlov - Mikulov (6 miles/10 km)
Walk along the Palava hills through the ruins of Divci hrady Maiden's Castles and across Devin, the highest point of the Palava hills (1,800 feet/550 m). After crossing the "saddle" you arrive at the ruins of Sirotci hradek's Orphan Castle. From there you climb to Tabulova Hill and over Turold Hill down to Mikulov, a magic castle town surrounded by vineyards. There will be a late afternoon transfer by car to Vranov nad Dyji.
Overnight in Vranov nad Dyji. 

Day 4: Mikulov- Cizov - Hardegg - Vranov nad Dyji - Telc (9 miles/14 km)
Start your day with a tour of the magnificent Baroque chateau in Vranov, perched atop a cliff over the Dyje River. Then take in the unspoiled beauty of Podyji National Park. The trail starts in the village of Cizov, where you can see the last remnant of the Iron Curtain. It then continues to the Austrian village of Hardegg with its ancient castle and sweeping view of the Dyje valley, before leading back to Vranov nad Dyji. There will be a late afternoon transfer by car from Vranov to Telc.
Overnight in Telc.

Day 5: Telc- Slavonice - Landstejn – Nova Bystrice - Jindrichuv Hradec (7 miles/12 km)
The hiking trail begins at the castle of Landstejn and leads through woods and meadows to Nova Bystrice. To get to Jindrichuv Hradec you take a quaint narrow-gauge railway dating from 1897, which winds through the sparsely inhabited forested region called “Czech Canada”.
Overnight in Jindrichuv Hradec.

Day 6: Trebon – Kojakovice (9 miles/14 km)
After touring the historic town and castle of Jindrichuv Hradec, you continue through the mosaic of ponds, woods and meadows of the Bohemia Lake District and its capital, Trebon, a medieval city whose walls are still largely intact. The trail leads around Svet, a man-made lake and an engineering wonder of the 16th century. The day's route ends in the village of Kojakovice with an interesting local village museum. There will be a late afternoon transfer by car from Kojakovice to Cesky Krumlov.
Overnight in Cesky Krumlov.

Day 7: Cesky Krumlov – Klet – Cesky Krumlov (10 miles/16 km)
The day starts with a morning transfer by train from Cesky Krumlov to Zlata Koruna, famous for its monastery. You then continue over the highest peak of the Blanský Forest, Klet, which has a restaurant, lookout tower and astronomical observatory. You then hike back to Cesky Krumlov.
Overnight in Cesky Krumlov.

Day 8: Cesky Krumlov - Prague
The recommended program gives you ample time to enjoy all that Cesky Krumlov has to offer within one day. In the late afternoon, you will be transferred by bus from Cesky Krumlov to Prague.

Daily Program: Self-guided

Dates: Guided

Dates: Self-guided

Daily: Apr 1- Oct 31, 2013

Packages and Prices: Guided

Tour package (guided)
Comfortable, centrally located hotels and guesthouses (minimum 3-star level).
Per person, double occupancy (4-7 people) €1840 Per person, double occupancy (8+ people) €1640 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €350

Packages and Prices: Self-guided

Tour package (self-guided)
Comfortable, centrally located hotels and guesthouses (minimum 3-star level).
Per person, double occupancy €1190 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €350 Solo traveler surcharge (only 1 person in party), payable in addition to the single room supplement €179

Included Services: Guided

• Professional bilingual guide
• Accommodation in selected hotels and guesthouses
• Support van
• Buffet breakfast and dinner
• Luggage transfer
• Detailed hiking maps
• English route descriptions
• Private guided tours at chateaux, castles, museums and other select attractions
• Special events, including wine tasting and picnics

Included Services: Self-guided

• Accommodation in selected hotels and guesthouses
• Buffet breakfast
• Luggage transfer
• Detailed hiking maps (route highlighted)
• English route descriptions
• Global Positioning System (GPS) console with programmed route
• Transportation by car according to program
• Welcome briefing upon arrival
• Stand-by support (cell phone and contact person)

Hotels: Guided

Hotels are comfortable, centrally located hotels and guesthouses (minimum 3-star level). Typically smaller, charming hotels, they are all in a central location and often in a historical building. All rooms have a private bathroom. Rooms are typically double occupancy, with either one large bed for two people or a twin room with two single beds. Single rooms are available on most trips for a supplement. 

These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability. 

Penzion Prinz, Valtice 
www.penzion-valtice.cz/
The Pension Prinz is a cozy family guesthouse located in the historic center of Valtice. 

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.

Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options. 

Hotels: Self-guided

Hotels are comfortable, centrally located hotels and guesthouses (minimum 3-star level). Typically smaller, charming hotels, they are all in a central location and often in a historical building. All rooms have a private bathroom. Rooms are typically double occupancy, with either one large bed for two people or a twin room with two single beds. Single rooms are available on most trips for a supplement. 

These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability. 

Penzion Prinz, Valtice 
www.penzion-valtice.cz/
The Pension Prinz is a cozy family guesthouse located in the historic center of Valtice. 

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.

Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options. 

Surface and Terrain: Guided

This tour follows national marked hiking trails suitable for all. Most of the hikes are leisurely with only one slightly more difficult hike. This is the last day with the walk up Klet Hill, outside of Cesky Krumlov. It is 5 miles (8 km) uphill followed by 5 miles (8 km) downhill. No technical hiking or scrambles are involved in the tour. 

This tour is rated Easy, with undemanding and manageable hiking routes.  

Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

This tour follows national marked hiking trails suitable for all. Most of the hikes are leisurely with only one slightly more difficult hike. This is the last day with the walk up Klet Hill, outside of Cesky Krumlov. It is 5 miles (8 km) uphill followed by 5 miles (8 km) downhill. No technical hiking or scrambles are involved in the tour. 

This tour is rated Easy, with undemanding and manageable hiking routes.  

How To Get There: Guided

Tour Start 
Nearest airport: Vienna, Austria or Prague, Czech Republic
Nearest train station: Breclav, Czech Republic

Tour End
Nearest airport: Prague, Czech Republic
Nearest train station: Prague, Czech Republic

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How To Get There: Self-guided

Tour Start 
Nearest airport: Vienna, Austria or Prague, Czech Republic
Nearest train station: Breclav, Czech Republic

Tour End
Nearest airport: Prague, Czech Republic
Nearest train station: Prague, Czech Republic

Tips on getting to and from your tour

Weather: Guided

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Weather: Self-guided

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More about Austria: Guided

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.

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More about Austria: Self-guided

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.

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Tour Company Background: Top Bicycle (Czech Republic): Guided

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."

Tour Company Background: Top Bicycle (Czech Republic): Self-guided

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."

Terms and Conditions: Top Bicycle (Czech Republic): Guided

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.

Terms and Conditions: Top Bicycle (Czech Republic): Self-guided

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.