SELF-GUIDED BIKE TOUR along Greenway trails from Prague to Vienna or from Vienna to Prague, 440 km/270 miles (April - October)
"It is by riding the bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them." E.Hemingway
Our Prague - Vienna Greenways self-guided tour is a fantastic outdoor adventure! With its stunning Czech landscapes, rich history, picturesque villages and castles, forests, and rolling hills, the countryside offers endless opportunities for outdoor fun and exploration. Along the way, you will experience the local culture and taste some of the best local food and wine in the country.
The journey takes you through the heart of the Czech Republic, offering stops in charming towns like Tabor, Telc, Slavonice, Mikulov, and Lednice. Lednice, for example, is known for its fairy-tale castle, the Lednice Chateau, and the beautiful surrounding park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The chateau, built in the neo-Gothic style, features a minaret offering panoramic views of the South Moravian landscape and is one of the most visited sites in the country.
You can finish your tour in Vienna, renowned for its imperial history, magnificent architecture, and vibrant cultural scene, or opt to conclude on the Czech border in Lednice, with breathtaking castle and park. Also convenient place for taking a direct train (with or without a bicycle) back to Prague or to Vienna.
Get ready to experience the beauty of the Czech countryside on two wheels and create unforgettable memories along the way!
SELF-GUIDED TOUR PACKAGE* OPTIONS
ESSENTIAL PACKAGE - Includes all the basic essentials you'll need for your trip. Perfect for independent travellers. You can finish in Vienna, or on the Czech border in Lednice town (both convinient for taking direct train with bicycle back to Prague).
CLASSIC PACKAGE - Includes all the essentials plus our bike pick up service from Vienna (or other finish point). Great for travellers who want to continue travelling without coming back to Prague.
- for Electric bike rent add 20 € / per 1 day
- for Gravel bike rent add 15 € / per 1 day
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ESSENTIALS PACKAGE Essential needs for your bike trip. Perfect for independent travellers | Duration (days) | Level | Price per person | Includes |
8 | Moderate | 290 € |
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9 | Easy | 325 € | ||
10 | Easy | 360 € |
CLASSIC PACKAGE Everything you will need from start to finish Great for travellers who want to continue travelling from Vienna | Duration (days) | Level | Price per person | Includes |
8 | Moderate | 480 €* |
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9 | Easy | 515 € | ||
10 | Easy | 550 € |
- * Price is based on minimum of 2 people in a group. Additional single supplement fee applies from 80-190 €.
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- Minimum 1 month advance reservation recommended. For reservations less than 1 month additional last minute booking fee may apply.
- * Bike pick up prices and luggage deliveries are based on picking up and delivery from Hotels or Penzions with 24/7 reception facilities.
ITINERARYs
You can choose from one of our recommended itinerary or create your own according to your accomodation along the bike path.
Recommended Itinerary for 8 day trip (400 -520 km):
Opt: Praha-Slavonice-Lednice: Praha - Neveklov or Benesov: 65 km; Neveklov - Tabor: 60 km; Tabor - Jindrichuv Hradec: 50 km; Jindrichuv Hradec - Slavonice: 50 km; Slavonice - Vranov nad Dyji: 50 km; Vranov nad Dyji - Znojmo: 40 km; Znojmo - Mikulov: 70km; Mikulov - Lednice: 30 km.
Opt Praha-Slavonice-Vienna: Prague - Sedlcany: 70 km, Sedlcany - Tabor: 45 km, Tabor - Jindrichuv Hradec: 40 km, Jindrichuv Hradec - Slavonice: 50 km, Slavonice - Vranov nad Dyji: 50 km, Vranov nad Dyji - Hevlin: 68 km, Hevlin - Poysdorf: 55 km, Poysdorf - Vienna: 60 km
Recommended Itinerary for 9 day trip (490 km/310 miles):
Praha - Benesov: 65 km, Benesov - Sedlec Prcice: 60 km, Sedlec Prcice - Sobeslav: 50 km, Sobeslav - Jindrichuv Hradec: 35 km, Jindrichuv Hradec - Slavonice: 50 km, Slavonice - Vranov nad Dyji: 49 km, Vranov nad Dyji - Hevlin: 68 km, Hevlin - Poysdorf: 55 km, Poysdorf - Vienna: 60 km
Recommended Itinerary for 10 day trip (520 km/320 miles):
Praha - Benesov: 65 km, Benesov - Sedlec Prcice: 60 km, Sedlec Prcice - Sobeslav: 50 km, Sobeslav - Jindrichuv Hradec: 35 km, Jindrichuv Hradec - Slavonice: 50 km, Slavonice - Vranov nad Dyji: 49 km, Vranov nad Dyji - Hevlin: 68 km, Hevlin - Valtice: 45 km, Valtice - Mistelbach: 45 km, Mistelbach - Vienna: 50 km
The day before your trip starts we will meet at the bike shop so you can test your bikes and make any last minute changes you need. We will go over your route in detail and answer any questions you might have.
Your bike trip starts, you bike out of Prague and towards Pruhonice. Here you can visit your first castle from the 19th century surrounded by its beautiful castle park. You will then continue to Tynec nad Sazavou previously famous for the production of Jawa motorcycles. We recommend making your first stop overnight in the romantic town of Sedlcany where you can relax and explore the gothic church and statues.
From Sedlcany you can bike through the picturesque landscape through Sedlec-Prcice and Borotin. You will pass some gothic style churches and towers. You can stop overnight in the historical town of Tabor originally founded by the Hussites in 1420.
From Tabor you need to continue 40 km towards Jindrichuv Hradec through the villages of Lom and Tucapy that were previously occupied by Jewish communities during the World War II. Along the way are many natural ponds that are perfect for swimming. We recommend staying overnight in Jindrichuv Hradec, an ancient historical town with a unique renaissance style town centre. There is also an interesting church and monastery to explore.
As your bike adventure continues you will follow the beautiful Greenways path to Slavonice. As you ride through several charming Czech villages you will really start to see and experience the local Czech culture and lifestyle. You can stop overnight in the well preserved gothic town of Slavonice which is popular among Czech tourists and artists.
From Slavonice to Vranov Dyji, you can explore the nature as you cycle along the Austrian border. In Vranov you can enjoy the spectacular views from Vranov Castle overlooking the medieval village. Here you will also have the opportunity to take a scenic boat ride over the dam Vranov.
As you leave Vranov nad Dyji you will bike through some traditional wine villages. In these villages you can visit the wine cellars and taste the local wine. In Hevlin you can see the Moravian museum or enjoy great time in the aquapark.
From Hevlin you will bike the past the charming Moravian village of Mikulov and onto the epicenter of wine production in Valtice. As you bike through the vineyards and there will be opportunities for wine tasting again. As you cross the border into Austria you can stop overnight in Poysdorf.
The last part of your trip will take you through the last scenic views of the Austrian countryside. As you leave the countryside behind you, you will head towards your final destination Vienna, a city known for Art and Culture. We recommend spending a couple of days here to visit the sights, museums and galleries like St. Stephan Cathedral, Hofburg, Townhall or Schonbrunn Chateau.
Daily luggage transfer between stops (you can use local taxi or hotel services for sending your luggage to the next accomodation stop). We do not organize this service. | from 70 €... / per 1 transfer |
Luggage delivery from Prague to hotel in Vienna (or to other finish point Lednice, Mikulov, Breclav..) | 65 - 90 € / per 1 transfer / up to 2 suitcases |
Additional biking days (includes bike rental, anti-theft & break bike insurance and panniers) | add 30 .. 35 € per day |
add 20 € / per 1 day | |
Minimum 1 month advance reservation recommended. | additional last minute booking fee may apply |
Guided Bike Tour in Prague (2.5hrs). Use couple of hours to explore Prague. | from 30 € / depends on the tour & bike type |
ABOUT OUR BIKES - Weight & height limitations | see the link & notes |
GUIDED BIKE TOUR along Greenways trails from Prague to Vienna, 440 km/270 miles (April - October)
Our Prague - Vienna Greenways tour takes you through some of the best towns and sites in the Czech Republic. This trip has everything, it is full of amazing castles, nature and history. Finishing in Vienna the heart of Art and Music. One of our experienced and local tour guides will lead you throughout your whole trip. So all you have to do is enjoy your bike ride!
PRAGUE - VIENNA GUIDED BIKE TOUR OPTION
Tour type according to | Duration (days) | Dates | Level | Price, per 1 person |
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Guided Classic 3* | 7 days (6 nights) or 9 days (8 nights) | On request | Moderate | On request, from 1800 EUR* |
Guided Premium 4-5* | 7 days (6 nights) or 9 days (8 nights) | On request | Moderate | On request, from 2500 EUR* |
* Price is based on minimum of 4 participants in the group & depends on final individual arrangements. |
Guided Bike Trip Prague - Vienna (or Vienna - Prague) | Included / not included |
English speaking tour guide-throughout your whole trip | Included |
Recommendations on bike-friendly hotels & pensions (to make your self-booking convenient if you like to book your own hotels) | Included |
Accommodation (6 or 8 nights) | Included |
Breakfast every day | Included |
Luggage delivery between stops | Included |
Quality Bike Rental with anti-theft & anti-break bike insurance | Included |
Lock, helmet, bike lights, rear rack panniers | Included |
Lunches & dinners | Not Included |
Personal / Travel insurance | Not Included |
Cycling itinerary for 9 day trip (8 cycling days) (440 km/270 miles):
Prague - Sedlcany: 70 km, Sedlcany - Tabor: 45 km, Tabor - Jindrichuv Hradec: 40 km, Jindrichuv Hradec - Slavonice: 50 km, Slavonice - Vranov nad Dyji: 49 km, Vranov nad Dyji - Hevlin: 68 km, Hevlin - Poysdorf: 55 km, Poysdorf - Vienna: 60 km
The day before your trip starts we will meet at the bike shop so you can test your bikes and make any last minute changes you need. You will meet your guides and fellow travellers and we will present the route in more detail.
Our journey starts biking out of Prague and towards Pruhonice, we will see here our first castle from the 19th century surrounded by it’s beautiful castle park. After we will bike on to Tynec nad Sazavou previously famous for the production of Jawa motorcycles. We make our first stop overnight in the romantic town of Sedlcany where you can relax and explore the gothic church and statues.
As we leave Sedlcany and bike through the picturesque landscape through Sedlec-Prcice and Borotin. We will pass some gothic style churches and towers. Once we reach the historical town of Tabor originally founded by the Hussites in 1420 we will stop overnight.
From Tabor we continue 40 km towards Jindrichuv Hradec through the villages of Lom and Tucapy that were previously occupied by Jewish communities during the World War II. Along the way are many natural ponds that are perfect for swimming. Our day will end in Jindrichuv Hradec, an ancient historical town with a unique renaissance style town centre. There is also an interesting church and monastery to explore.
Our bike adventure continues following the beautiful Greenways path to Slavonice. As we ride through several charming Czech villages and stop for lunch along the way you will really start to see and experience the local Czech culture and lifestyle. We will stop overnight in the well preserved gothic town of Slavonice.
As we continue on our bikes from Slavonice to Vranov Dyji, we will explore the nature and spectacular views from Vranov. Here there is the opportunity to take a scenic boat ride over the Vranov dam.
As we leave Vranov nad Dyji we will bike through some traditional wine villages. Here you can visit the wine cellars and taste the local wine. In Hevlin you can visit the Moravian museum or take a trip to the aquapark.
From Hevlin we will bike the through the central wine region of Valtice. We will go through the vineyards and there will be opportunities for wine tasting again. As we cross the border into Austria we will stop for overnight in Poysdorf.
On the last day of our trip we will enjoy the last scenic views of the Austrian countryside. As we leave the countryside behind us we will make our final stop in Vienna, a city known for Art and Culture. We recommend spending a couple of days here to visit the sights, museums and galleries (St. Stephan Cathedral, Townhall, Hofburg and Schonbrunn Chateau).