TASTE OF GREENWAYS bike tour to Konopiste Castle

GUIDED BIKE TRIP along Greenways trails from Konopiste to Prague (April - October)

Bike ride through the spectacular Prague countryside along the famous Greenways bike trail from Konopiste Castle to Prague.

This tour takes you along the famous Greenways bike trail from Konopiste castle to Prague. We will bike through the beautiful Czech countryside with stops at Velke Popovice where you can try the local beer from one of the original breweries and have a Czech lunch at a local restaurant.

The bike trip begins from the Praha Bike office in the center of Prague. We choose our bikes according to your heights and take a train with bikes to Konopiště Castle, originally founded as a Gothic fortress that was inspired by French fortresses with a symmetrical layout of the towers, several entrances and drawbridges. Gradually it has been converted into a romantic chateau. Your guide will show you around the courtyard and castle exterior and tell you all about the history of the castle as well as the important and famous owner of Konopiste Castle who was the archduke Frantisek (Franz) Ferdinand d'Este. A successor to the Austro-Hungarian throne whose assassination in Sarajevo in 1914 became a pretext of World War I.After admiring the castle you get on bike and follow the Greenway bike trail. You’ll enjoy approximately a 3 hour bike ride with elevation from 250 to 450 m and arrive to Velke Popovice stopping at the original brewery Kozel and a relaxing lunch break with local Czech food. After you get on the bike and head to Pruhonice Castle than back to center of Prague along Vltava river.

We do not cover the castle interior as the tour is focused on the bike ride and exploring interesting places along the way. After admiring the castle we get back on our bikes and follow the greenways bike trail back to Prague stopping at the original brewery and a relaxing lunch break with local Czech food. Our trip ends approximately at 6 PM.

SCHEDULE

• Konopiste Castle tours are available by advanced reservations

• Recommended start time: 9:00 AM from Apr 1 till Oct 31 except Monday

• Recommended days: Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays

• Duration: about 9 hours

• Difficulty level: medium (about 60 km/ 40 miles with highest elevation from 250 to 450 meters)

• Price is indicated for group of min 4 participants. Price for Private tour for 2 people is 296€.

MEETING & FINISH POINT: Tour begin and ends at Dlouha Street 24, Prague 1. Dlouha Street is located in the city center, close to the Old Town Square. 

• Not recommended for children under 14 y.o. or for pregnant guests

• Wieght & hight limitation: more info here

• Guest must be able to ride a bike, no training is provided

• Adult pricing applies to all travelers

• Groups size is from 1 to 11 participants per a group with 1 tour guide.

• Cancellation is possible 72 hours in advance

SELF-GUIDED BIKE TRIP along Greenways trails from Konopiste to Prague (April - October)

Bike ride through the spectacular Prague countryside along the famous Greenways bike trail from Konopiste Castle to Prague.

This tour takes you along the famous Greenways bike trail from the historical sight of Konopiste castle. You will bike through the beautiful Czech countryside with stops at Velke Popovice where you can try the local beer from one of the original breweries and taste a Czech lunch at a local restaurant.

The bike trip begins from the Praha Bike office in the center of Prague. We choose bikes for you and than you travel by our van or train (about 60 mins) to Konopiště Castle originally founded as a Gothic fortress that was inspired by French fortresses with a symmetrical layout of the towers, several entrances and drawbridges. Gradually it has been converted into a romantic chateau. Your will see the courtyard, castle exterior and place of the famous owner of the Konopiste Castle the archduke Frantisek (Franz) Ferdinand d'Este, a successor to the Austro-Hungarian throne whose assassination in Sarajevo in 1914 became a pretext of the the World War I.  After admiring the castle you get on bike and follow the Greenway bike trail. You’ll enjoy approximately a 3 hour bike ride with elevation from 250 to 450 m and arrive to Velke Popovice stopping at the original brewery Kozel and a relaxing lunch break with local Czech food. After you get on the bike and head to Pruhonice Castle than back to center of Prague along Vltava river.
 Self-guided tour are available every day since April till October. Castle is closed on Mondays.   

Tours begin from Dlouha Street 24, Prague 1. Dlouha Street is located in the city center, close to the Old Town Square. The meeting place is easy to locate.

Return details: Dlouha Street 24, Prague 1 by 6pm.

• Not recommended for children aged 14 and under and for pregnant guests

• Wieght & hight limitation: more info here

• Guest must be able to ride a bike, no training is provided except how to control e-bike

• Adult pricing applies to all travelers

• Cancellation is possible 48 hours in advance

 PRIVATE BIKE TOURS from Konopiste to Prague or visa versa.

We specialize in organizing private tours from 1 to 100 people.
Please contact us for more information at info(at)cyklustrails.com.