Along the Moldova
Moldova Cycle Path
From Cesky Krumlov to Prague
Taking a trip following the most important Bohemian river is an excellent choice because it naturally takes you to the places that used to be the centers of cultural life in the country during the Middle Ages. The trip starts in Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO heritage site. Not only is it a fascinating medieval center, but the cultural life and history of this beautiful well-preserved town is truly unique. Another world-famous stop on your trip will be Ceske Budejovice, which gave its name to Budweiser beer or visit of Hluboka chateau. Other attractions to be visited are Pisek, a town with a remarkable historical center and the oldest stone bridge in the Czech Republic. The royal castle of Zvíkov stands high above the confluence of the rivers Vltava and Otava. Close to Pribram, a town with a long history of silver mining and more recently of uranium mining during the twentieth century stands Saint Mountain with its pilgrimage Church of the Virgin Mary dating from the 16th century. The last but one night you will spend in Karlstejn village with its spectacularly-located fourteenth-century Gothic castle. Cycling tour ends by arriving at your hotel in Prague.
Dates 2025:
Arrival: daily
Duration: 8 days
Dates:
Individual tour :
April 01. – Oct 31.
Guided tour: June 08., Sept 07.
1st Day: Prague – Český Krumlov (170 km by sshuttle bus)
Individual arrival. Český Krumlov is a medieval town registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List. You will have free time to see the world-renowned medieval and Renaissance town with its famous castle gardens.
2nd Day: Český Krumlov – Hluboká nad Vltavou, approx. 45 km
Optional visit of Český Krumlov Castle, then we take a route along the scenic valley of the Vltava River. The first site to visit on the way is the monastery Zlata Koruna (the Golden Crown). We continue to České Budějovice (Budweis), optional tour with tasting. You stay over night in Hluboká nad Vltavou. Neo-gothic Chateau Hluboká nad Vltavou is perhaps the most romantic chateau in the Czech Republic. Extension – possible to visit also Holašovice village (UNESCO Her-itage site).
3rd Day: Hluboká nad Vltavou – Písek, approx. 55 km
We will pass nuclear power station Temelin and ride on to Písek, a picturesque town on the Otava River. The main attraction of Písek is a stone bridge from 13th century – the oldest stone bridge in central Europe.
4th Day: Písek – Příbram, approx. 58-72 km
This is the longest distance of the tour. You can choose between paved path and partly off-road route. We will pass by Orlik castle, where you can take a tour to see its splendidly decorated rooms. At the end of the day’s ride, you will arrive in Příbram. The town has been an important mining centre since the Middle Ages. However, the more recent history of the town is rather chilling. Many political prisoners were forced to work at the Příbram uranium mines during the Communist regime.
5th Day: Příbram – Žebrák / Zbiroh (Premium option), approx. 35 km
We will visit a 14th – 17th century pilgrimage church with a monastery, Svata Hora (Holy Mountain), work-ing camp or mine museum in the morning. Then we will continue the ride through this picturesque region. We will cycle through an extensive former military area in the beautiful forested hills of Brdy. You will cycle “in the middle of nowhere” on 9 metre-wide paved roads used by the army in the past. Premium option ends at Zbiroh chateau from 13th century where you will stay over a night.
6th Day: Žebrák – Karlštejn (Zbiroh – Premium option), approx. 46 km
We will cycle from Žebrák to the impressive 14th cen-tury ruins of Tocnik Castle. The middle part of the day leads through forested rolling hills. Shortly afterwards, we will arrive at Beroun. This is a medieval town in the heart of the Karstejn district with romantic valleys, caves, pits and localities where pre-historic fossils can still be found. The remaining part of the day follows the Berounka River through the romantic valley all the way to Karlštejn village. The premium option starts in Zbiroh and joins the standard route in 11 km at Tocnik Castle.
7th Day: Karlštejn – Prague, approx. 32 km
Optional visit of Karlštejn castle. The Czech King and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV had built it as an impregnable fortress housing the imperial crown jewels and the most sacred relics. The rest of the route is very easy as it leads along of the Berounka River and the Vltava River banks to Prague
8th Day: Prague
Individual departure after breakfast or extension.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION:
For this trip you can choose for the individual tour, between two different hotel categories:
Category Premium: we will provide you with accommodation in 4 * hotels. In those cities where there is no 4 * hotel, we will provide accommodation in the best 3 * hotel.
Category Standard: we will arrange accommodation for you in 3 * hotels or guesthouses.
The guided tour will be booked in category Standard.
Please note that accommodation requests are always updated daily at the time of booking. The selection is based on availability. Of course, we are happy to accept non-binding customer requests. Tell us your wishes when booking.
You will receive the accommodation we have actually booked with the hotellist and the travel documents (after the booking confirmation at the earliest).
YOUR BICYCLES:
24-speed unisex
E-Bikes
- a handlebar bag (only standard bike)
- a lock
- a repair kit (on Self Guided option)
- a rear pannier (on request)
- a helmet (on request)
ARRIVAL INFORMATION:
Parking
- There are parking possibilities in Prague from € 19,-/night, upon request
- public parking spaces available
Train station
- Station: Prague Hlavni nadrazi
Airport
- Next airport: Prague (PRG)
- 7x nights in chosen category incl. breakfast
- GPX data and off-line maps for smartphones
- Maps of towns of accommodation on the tour (per room)
- Detailed cycling maps (per room)
- Program and Route Book (per room)
- bike and travel documents delivery to all hotels for all starts in Prague
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- bike transfer back (for rental bikes)
- 24/7 hotline
Additionally with guided tour:
- Pick-up from any hotel in Prague on the first day of the tour
- 3x Dinners (excl. drinks)
- Specialized bicycle tour leader
- Support minibus
- welcome briefing on the first day
- Water for bike-flasks
- Transfer to starting point
- Transfer from ending point to the last hotel
Cat. Standard/ Individual | |
Double room | 930,- |
Single room | 1.150,- |
Cat. Premium/ Individual | |
Double room | 1.150,- |
Single room | 1.430,- |
Cat. Standard/ Guided | |
Double room | 1.350,- |
Single room | 1.570,- |
Local fees payable on site, approx. 1-2 €/person/night.
Discount children /extra bed – upon request
Additional bookable
Rental bikes | |
24-speed | 98,- |
E-Bike | 210,- |
GPX-device (after pre-order) | 15,- |
Transfer | |
Airport Prague – hotel Prague (1-3 persons) | 45,- |
Airport Prague – hotel Prague (4-8 persons) | 65,- |
Tour in Prague (3 hrs, 1-5 persons) | 120,- |
Bike-Excursion to Castle Karlstejn (min. 2 pers.) | 75,- |
Additional nights incl. breakfast | upon request |
Operator: AVE-Travel
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