S-G Route directions & Hotels recommendation - CZECH COUNTRYSIDE bike tour from Prague to Cesky Krumlov

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Self-guided bike tour navigation directions for your phone.

Please download the app MAPY.CZ to your phone and register your account there (use the option "I have my own email address"), so you can save the route and do the changes to it accordingly.
The app has recommended Bicycle routes/suggestions, historic sites, train stations, hotels, restaurants, nature sights... You can modify the route and save it in your app according to your itinerary or hotel location. In Settings (3 lines in the left bottom corner) you can see Offline maps and download Prague, Central Bohemia,


Recommended Itinerary for 5 biking days trip (230 km)
Please check the link for the route and stops. You can also modify it accordingly. 
Self-guided bike directions & navigation: Prague - Cesky Krumlov - active link on app: MAPY.CZ

Opt 1
Day 1 Prague - Tynec nad Sazavou: 50 km
Day 2 Tynec nad Sazavou - Sedlec-Prcice: 45 km
Day 3 Sedlec-Prcice - Tabor: 35 km
Day 4 Tabor - Hluboka nad Vltavou: 50 km
Day 5 Hluboka nad Vltavou - Cesky Krumlov: 45 km.

Opt 2
Day 1 - Prague - Pruhonice Velke Popovice: 40 km
Day 2 - Velke Popovice - Sedlcany: 40 km
Day 3 - Sedlcany - Tabor: 45 km
Day 4 - Tabor - Hluboka nad Vltavou: 55 km
Day 5 - Hluboka nad Vltavou - Ceske Budejovice - Cesky Krumlov: 45 km

Recommended Itinerary for 4 biking days trip (195 - 225 km):
Opt 1
Day 1 Prague - Tynec nad Sazavou or Neveklov: 50-60 km
Day 2 Tynec nad Sazavou - Tabor: 65-75 km
Day 3 Tabor - Hluboka nad Vltavou: 55 km
Day 4: Hluboka nad Vltavou - Cesky Krumlov: 45 km.

Opt 2
Day 1 - Van transfer from Prague to Velke popovice 
cycling Velke popovice- Sedlcany: 45 km
Day 2 Sedlcany - Tabor: 50 km
Day 3 Tabor - Hluboka nad Vltavou: 55 km
Day 4 Hluboka nad Vltavou - Ceske Budejovice - Cesky Krumlov: 45 km
 


Elevation from Prague to Cesky Krumlov.

Here is the pre-planned route to follow:

  • on MAPY.cz app:

opt 1 (on Mapy.cz):  Self-guided bike directions & navigation: Prague - Cesky Krumlov *click the link here  - you can download GPX file of the route for your Garmin or other navigation device.

  • on Google map app:

opt 1 (on Google map): Self-guided tour directions of the bike path on Google map- *click the link here (without navigation, you just need to fallow your GPS location - Google maps do not work with bike routes in Czechia)- you can download KML (KMZ) file of the route for your Garmin or other navigation device.

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Note: If you have a problem creating your own account, please log in with our account: 
prahabikes@gmail.com (password: 24Bike24 )
You can create your own folder and save your route and changes.. there. Please do not modify other folders and routes.
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Notes about the luggage deliveries, bike pick-up service(if included) & bicycle storage:
  • Due to schedules and logistics bike pick-up prices and luggage deliveries (if included) are based on picking up and delivery from Hotels or Pensions with 24/7 reception facilities. Please make sure to book the Hotels or Pensions with 24/7 reception facilities. For daily luggage transfer, leave your luggage at the hotel’s reception before 10am. The luggage will be delivered to your next hotel daily before 4pm.
     

  • When you arrive at your hotel please leave the bikes at a secure place at the hotel garage/parking/storage room and inform reception about the bike pick-up service(if included). You do not need to wait for a pick-up van or be at the hotel (as long as bikes are stored safely at the hotel). The bikes are usually picked up the next day.

  • While you travel, please store the bikes every night at a secure place in the hotel's garage/parking/storage room. Always lock the bikes for extra security.

The Recommendations on bike-friendly hotels & pensions - to make your self-booking convenient.

For accommodation please check the Recommended Itinerary for 5 biking days trip (225 km). You can reserve accommodation according to your itinerary (at the town or anything around) using our suggestions below for bike-friendly accommodation or any internet resources (google, booking.com..)

Accommodation list for a self-guided bike trip

Praha- Tabor - Cesky Krumlov - accomodations, restaurants, bike shops

TownName/TypePrice from, EUR, Double roomAddressPhone numberWeb siteNotesRestaurantsBike shops
PruhoniceHotel Floret, 4*55Květnové Náměstí 39100420 296 528 400https://floret.cz/Bike storage for max. 5 bikes.

It is a multipurpose complex with an indoor pool, wellness center and free Wi-Fi..

Czech and Japanese cuisine is served in the Floret hotel restaurant
PIZZA COLOSEUM,
Kvetnove namesti 5, tel 267 312 028
Mid-range restaurant with very good pizzas, salads, pasta dishes pleasant service.
BIKEWAY Jindřicha Bubeníčka 1598/11, Praha-
Uhříněves.
PruhonicePenzion Rozkoš40Kunratická 74400420 602 313 285http://www.pension-rozkos.cz/Bike storage for 15 bikes ZEUS BIKE
Jesenická 410, Dobřejovice
Velke PopoviceHotel u Ledu, 3*60Ringhofferova 33600420 601 567 819https://hoteluledu.cz/Open outside bike storage with camera'sThe mainstay of our menu is great tank Pilsen lager, Czech cuisine, fresh quality steaks and other specialties.CYCLOSERVICE
Ringhofferova 1
Tynec Nad SazavouHotel Tynec60Klusáčkova 200420 317 729 050www.hoteltynec.czBike storage availableBistro a Cafe PRIBEH,
Ing. Fr. JANECKA Street 511, tel 777 335 615

True local eatery with very good international food such as salads, soups and burgers at low prices.
CYCLOSPORT
Jílovská 262
Konopiste (Benesov)Hotel Benica- 3*90Ke Stadionu 204500420 737 797 213www.benica.czBike storage availablerestaurant in the hotel available.007 SPORT BIKE
Červené Vršky 1594
Benešov
Neveklov        
SedlcanyHotel Florian, 3* Náměstí T.G.Masaryka 16700420 721 303 968 +420 774 09 33 36https://www.hotel-florian.cz/Bike storage availableRestaurace U KRCINA
Namesti TG MASARYKA 30, tel 731 282 338

Good and inexpensive Czech pub food in a typical local small town establishment.
OPRAVY ELEKTROKOL - Cykloservis
Na Červeném Hrádku 766
Sedlec PrcicePension Dalmo80Malá 4600420 723 084 805www.dalmo.czBike storage availableBreakfast available.BIKEPARK MONINEC
Monínec 7
TaborHotel Nautilus, 4*90Žižkovo náměstí 20, 390 01 Tábor, Czech Republic00420 380 900 900http://www.hotelnautilus.cz/accommodationBike storage availableRestaurace SKOCHUV DUM
ZIZKOVE Namesti 22, tel 380 421 660

Great mid-range priced restaurant serving Czech and international food. Interior has gothic door frames and arches. There is also pleasant seating on the square.
CYCLOTABOR
Farskeho 2056/3

https://cyklo-tabor.cz/
TaborPenzion Kostnický dům56Pražská 220, 390 01 Tábor00420 702 125 665http://www.kostnicky-dum.cz/enBike storage availableHavana restaurant
ZIZKOVE Namesti 17, tel 737 904 273

Great fresh food, burgers, salads, steaks. Cozy Havana style interior. Friendly priced.
BIKESPACE
Chynovska 533

http://www.bikespace.cz/kontakt
Taborpension Alfa40Klokotská 107, 390 01 Tábor00420 381 256 165 00420 603 871 233www.pensionalfa.czBike storage available APEX-BIKE
Kollarova 639

https://apex-bike.cz/kontakt-apex-bike-tabor/
TaborHotel Palcát- 4*110tř.9. května 2471 390 02 Tábor00420 381 252 901 - 2www.hotelpalcat.czBike storage availableRestaurant, bar and many facilities 
Hluboka nad VltavouHotel Zavis, 4*60Náměstí Čsl. armády 2500420 387 966 666www.hotelzavis.czBike storage availableRestaurace U HAJKU
Namesti Csl ARMADY 26, tel 608 832 273,
Good but overpriced Czech food. The menu is meat oriented.
Cykloservis Zdeněk Fuka
Pod Hrazi 1042
Hluboka nad VltavouHotel Podhrad, 4*75nám. Čsl. armády 3000420 387 983 690https://www.hotel-podhrad.cz/Bike storage availableBreakfast included. Restaurant, garden terrace, lounge and lobby bar. 
BechynePenzion Vila Elektra85Parkany 53700420 725 028 218https://www.penzionelektra.cz/Bike storage available for maximum 8 bikesRestaurant available.KOLA BSP
ČSLA 4, Planá nad Lužnicí, 39111
Ceske BudejoviceSpa Hotel Vita, 4*90Skuherského 400420 387 201 009https://spahotelvita.cz/Bike storage availableRestaurant and sky bar available.SPECTRUMBIKE
České Vrbné 2395
Ceske BudejoviceApartmány Lanna50Jiráskovo nábřeží 45420https://koncept-lanna.cz/apartman-lanna/Bike storage availableBreakfast can be provided at Café LANNA and guests can enjoy picnics and barbecues in the café's garden.DAJSPORT
České Vrbné 2349
Cesky KrumlovHOTEL ARCADIE, 3-5*80Horní 148, 381 01 Český Krumlov00420 380 727 585http://www.hotelarcadie.cz/Bike storage available
Very nice pizzeria (Cosa Vostra) and restaurant Gotika in same building
Pizzeria Cosa Vostra, Horni 148 +420 727 889 123
Traditional Italian dishes, salads, pasta dishes, pizzas or sea fruit dishes.

Restaurant Gotika, Horni 148
+420 602 167 662
Hotel restaurant serves not only traditional Czech cuisine but also international cuisine including many fish, chicken and venison dishes and sweet desserts. Food is served for hotel guest all day, if required. Sun terrace.
COOL SPORT
Chvalšinská 234
Cesky KrumlovPENZION KAPR78Rybářská 28, Český Krumlov 1, 3810100420 602 409 360http://www.penzionkapr.czBike storage availableA rich hot buffet breakfast is included in the price.H.M. SPORT
5.května 338
Cesky KrumlovPension MAATE74Kaplická 184, 38101 Český Krumlov00420 380 714 918http://www.pensionmaate.czBike storage availableBreakfast included. 
Český KrumlovPension U Mrázků76Kájovská 175, 381 0100420 775 197 881http://www.pensionumrazku.krumlov.czBike storage available for maximum 10 bikesRestaurant downstairs (Cafe, Grill, Soups)

ADDITIONAL LINKS
Accommodations Prague - Tabor
Accommodations C.Budejovice- C.Krumlov