Prague to Passau

Day 1: Arrival in Prague
Day 2: Prague - Benešov, 38 mi. (61 km)
Day 3: Benešov - Tábor, 40 mi. (65 km)
Day 4: Tábor - Hluboká nad Vltavou, 38 mi. (60 km) 
Day 5: Hluboká nad Vltavou - Český Krumlov, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Český Krumlov - Lake Lipno area, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 7: Lake Lipno Area - Passau, 34 or 47 mi. (56 or 75 km)
Day 8: Departure from Passau

*All distances are approximate.

Day 1: Arrival in Prague
The day is yours to explore Prague, the "Paris of Central Europe". You are free to relax, shop, or stroll the streets. You can also opt to take the unique Prague-by-bike tour. The tour is guided by locals who love and know their city and can showcase much more than any travel book. Finish your experience with a glass of good beer in a carefully chosen place. If time allows, it is suggested that you book a few extra nights in Prague before the tour to enjoy all the city has to offer.

Sample accommodation:
Standard: DAP or International
Premium: Hotel Clement

Day 2: Prague – Benešov, 38 mi. (61 km)
Your first biking day starts easily on bike trails bordering the relaxed Vltava River. After 20 km on flat ground, you leave the river valley and climb to the romantic Posázaví highlands. Every climb will reward you with peaceful views of the surrounding countryside. At Zbořený Kostelec, you can take a short hike to a hidden castle ruin. From here you continue to nearby Týnec nad Sázavou. Today's stage ends with a visit to Konopiste Castle, the summer palace of Archduke Franz Ferdinand D ́Este. The assassination of this would-be emperor in Sarajevo in 1914 was a cause of World War I.

Elevation gain: + 680 m

Sample accommodation:
Standard: Hotel Atlas
Premium: Hotel Bellevue

Day 3: Konopiště - Tábor, 40 mi. (65 km)
The second day offers gentle biking along roads and byways through peace-filled Central Bohemia. The part you bike through today is sometimes called Czech Meran for all its little undulations, or Czech Siberia for rather chilly winter mornings. Your climbs are rewarded with fantastic views. After passing through this cycling heaven, you will end up in Tábor. This mighty fortress served as the headquarters of the Czech Reformation during the 15th-century Hussite wars. 

Elevation gain: + 700 m

Sample accommodation:
Standard: Hotel Grand
Premium: Hotel Nautilus

Day 4: Tábor - Hluboká nad Vltavou, 38 mi. (60 km)
Enter the South Bohemian region today. It is well known for its hospitality, fish farming, and architectural style called the folk Baroque. The stage of this bike tour will lead you through picturesque villages of this region and you visit the village of Zaluzi with a well-preserved open-air museum of folk architecture. In the Borkovicka Marshland, besides admiring this natural wonder, you will learn more about peat mining. In Dolni Bukovsko, stop by an early Gothic church of the Birth of the Virgin Mary with precious Gothic mural paintings. The highlight of today’s stage is the visit to the neo-Gothic castle in post-Tudor style in Hluboka nad Vltavou. This fairytale-like building can be easily identified by its numerous towers and yellow color. The inside of the castle hides treasured items from the Schwarzenberg collection, which are carefully arranged throughout the castle's 141 rooms.

Elevation gain: + 650 m

Sample accommodation:
Standard: Pension Kapr
Premium: Hotel Štekl

Day 5: Hluboká nad Vltavou – Český Krumlov, 25 mi. (40 km)
Just after breakfast, cycle upstream of the Vltava River to the South Bohemian metropolis – Ceske Budejovice. Apart from the well-maintained main square with a Baroque fountain and the Black Tower, this town is famous worldwide for the production of the Budweiser Budvar beer. One sip of this golden drink is proof that the several hundred-year tradition of beer-making in Bohemia is the true national treasure. Further, visit the old monastery of Zlata Koruna (Golden Crown), which dates back to the 13th century when it became an important center of education and ruling power of its time. At the end of the day, you enter the town of Cesky Krumlov, known as the “Pearl of Renaissance”. Admire a complex of more than 300 historical buildings surrounding a Renaissance castle, which used to be the residence of the most significant aristocratic families in the times of the Bohemian Kingdom. After Prague, Cesky Krumlov is the most popular tourist destination in the Czech Republic. Visiting this town will definitely be the highlight of the tour.

Elevation gain: + 390 m

Sample accommodation:
Standard: Pension Rosa
Premium: Hotel Gold / Zlatý Anděl

Day 6: Český Krumlov - Lake Lipno area, 25 mi. (40 km)
Cycle from the charming town of Český Krumlov through scenic hills, passing a section of the Boletice military area, to reach the stunning Lake Lipno. This popular recreational destination offers activities like swimming, boat trips, and castle ruins such as Vítkův Kámen. Explore the lake's shores, enjoy a relaxing ferry ride, or simply take in the natural beauty. End your day with a memorable evening in Czechia.

Elevation gain: + 350 m

Sample accommodation:
Standard: Hotel Marlin
Premium: Nová Pec/Hotel Relax, Dolní Vltavice

Day 7: Lake Lipno Area - Passau, 34 or 47 mi. (56 or 75 km)
Begin your ride from Lake Lipno through the lush Šumava National Park, or opt for a train ride (ticket included on request) to the border at Nové Údolí. Cycle along the scenic Swarzenberg Canal, crossing the former Iron Curtain near Stožec, and head into Germany. Follow a converted railway trail through picturesque Bavarian countryside, passing through Waldkirchen before reaching Passau, nestled along the majestic Danube River.

Elevation gain: + 400 m to 530 m

Sample accommodation:
Standard/Premium: Weißer Hase

Day 8: Departure from Passau
It is recommended to extend your stay to further explore Passau!

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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.

A sample hotel list is located in the day-to-day itinerary, keeping in mind all accommodations are based on availability.

Air conditioning cannot be guaranteed in each hotel like in some smaller towns or towns in historical areas that are prohibited from having AC.

Bicycles

Pells Stratus Deluxe

24-gear standard bicycle

Specialized Diverge Sport

Upgraded road bike

Author Dynasty

Touring bicycle

Tandem Bicycle

Upon request only

Recumbent/Trike Bicycle

Upon request only

Author Energy

Child's bicycle

Trail Gator Parent-Child-Tandem-Coupling

Upon request only