Standard + Premium (2 accommodation levels) – Zámecký hotelĭay 5: Vranov nad Dyji - Znojmo, 29 mi. If you prefer shorter biking distance, you can take train in the morning to Slavonice to bike just along the Austrian border. The final destination of today’s stage is the town of Vranov nad Dyji, nestled on the edge of the Podyji National Park. Should you wish, please enjoy the views from one of the biggest castle ruins in Moravia – Cornštejn. Before we reach our destination we will take a detour to the Vranov water dam to reward ourselves with amazing views of Bítov castle. Riding along, the route will pass by the Renaissance castle of Pisecna and to the fairytale-like castle of Frejstejn. These fortifications have never been used, and therefore, are well-preserved for today’s tourists. On the road we can see a well-preserved system of fortifications from the beginning of World War II. It takes us through nice highland area and peaceful villages near to the Austrian border which we then follow for the rest of the day. Getting there we bike through an area with fantastic views and very few other bikers on the route. We start the day in direction of Dačice where the first sugar cube ever was produced. In Strmilov, we will have a chance to visit an artistic weaving factory and learn more about the process of making wool and linen fabrics, a part of this region for centuries. Telc is considered to be the most beautiful Renaissance town in Europe! Before we get there, we must travel a rather hilly 45 km, passing by a plethora of ponds and lakes - try to count them all, or just relax amid this peaceful scenery. Today’s highlight will be a visit of the Renaissance town of Telc, which is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We leave the South Bohemia and enter the Bohemian - Moravian highlands area. It is hard to believe that this calm town used to be one of the largest medieval towns in Bohemia! Based on a legend, it is possible to meet Perchta from Rozberk, the famous “white woman” ghost!ĭay 3: Jindrichuv Hradec - Telc, 28 mi. You will encounter many little castles and chateaux and a few of the most well known places of interest in the region, the romantic water castle of Cervena Lhota and also the third largest historical complex in the Czech Republic, the town of Jindrichuv Hradec with its well preserved castle and city center. Next you'll enter the South Bohemian region. In the morning, a short morning walk on the ramparts of Tábor is recommended. The careful usage of the assets of the landscape and countryside during its construction resulted in several unsuccessful attempts to siege the town during the times of religious wars. Standard – Staroměstký Pension, Hotel Constanzĭay 2: Tábor - Jindrichuv Hradec, 32 mi. An evening stroll through this wonderful medieval town will be one of the highlights of the whole tour! Today's stage will end with a visit of the Konopiste Castle, the summer palace of Archduke Franz Ferdinand D ́Este. In late afternoon from Konopiště/Benešov you will take a train or car (Fully guided tour) to the former Hussite stronghold, Tábor. From here, you will continue to nearby Týnec nad Sázavou. At Zbořený Kostelec you can take the short hike to local castle ruin. Our first biking day starts easily and relaxed Vltava river upstream on well developed bike trails, called the Greenways. After 20 km on flat ground, you leave the river and enter the open romantic Posázaví highlands For every climb you will be rewarded with nice views of the surrounding countryside. (46 km)ĭay 6: Znojmo - (Mikulov, optional Lednice/Valtice Cultural Landscape, 11 or 42 mi. (67 km)ĭay 5: Vranov nad Dyji - Znojmo, 29 mi. (45 km)ĭay 4: Telc - Vranov nad Dyji, 42 mi. (52 km)ĭay 3: Jindrichuv Hradec - Telc, 28 mi. (61 km)ĭay 2: Tabor - Jindrichuv Hradec, 32 mi. Day 1 : Prague - Konopiste - Tábor, 38 mi.
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