Prague to Vienna Self Guided Cycle

The trip begins at approximately 9am with a morning transfer from any Prague hotel to Cesky Krumlov (transfer distance: 175km/110mi). The rest of the day is free in Cesky Krumlov, one of Europe’s best preserved medieval towns. If you feel like a warm-up cycle you can cycle up to Klet hill (at 1079m - 26km/16mi, total elevation gain 692m).

The first cycling day leads through the beautiful hilly landscape surrounding Cesky Krumlov. As you near the Trebon area, the trail gradient begins to level off. A scenic ride through a picturesque landscape ends in Renaissance town of Trebon, also well-known as a major spa resort. In Trebon you can visit the Schwarzenberg Tomb and take an evening walk around the Renaissance town.

Optional tour of Trebon chateau in the morning. The trail winds past many ponds and man-made lakes, typical of this region, to Perslak, the most northern point of Austria. You follow the border with Austria on the Greenways trail passing through Nova Bystrice. From Nova Bystrice the trail takes you through the forests of the National Park called Czech Canada. The day ends in Telc, a Renaissance town registered on the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List. Houses on the main square in Telc, with facades decorated with typically renaissance graffiti, form the best-preserved Renaissance square in the Czech Republic.

Optional tour of Telc chateau in the morning. Today's cycle takes you through several charming villages typical for this area of the country. You will cycle gently through the region of South Moravia and stay overnight in Vranov which is situated near a dam.

Cycling on the Greenways trail the route takes you alongside the river Dyje and next to the southern Czech border with Austria. This very beautiful trail leads through the national park of Dyje to Znojmo, the gateway to the wine producing region of South Moravia.

This flatland region is a traditional vine-growing area and there are many wine cellars. Continue the cycle to arrive in Mikulov, a town with a rich history, a beautiful castle and an historical square. Choose a long or slightly shorter cycling option today. Check-in to your hotel in late afternoon, leisure time in the evening.

You cross the border at the Mikulov border checkpoint and the rest of the day is spent in Austria. The ride in Austria is, to begin, very similar to the Czech section. There are vineyards, fields and small villages along the trail. Experienced bikers can reach the Vienna hotel by bike - the total distance varies according to the location of your hotel, ask your consultant for details. As standard, the cycling part of the tour finishes in Mistelbach (45km/27mi) or Poysdorf (25km/15.5mi). We will transfer you from the agreed town directly to your hotel in Vienna.

Note: It should be agreed on in advance whether you want to cycle all the way to Vienna or where you will meet the driver who will take you to Vienna.

Please also be aware the full cycling distance to Vienna on this day is over 100km, is not flat, and the arrival from the north is not particularly interesting.

Arrangements end after breakfast.