Cycle Friendly Services in the Czech Republic
Accommodation, restaurants, camping sites and tourist destinations for cyclists are indicated by a smiling bike certifying that cyclists are welcome.
daniel.mourek@nap.cz (+420) 736 747 361
Czechia
Welcome to Czechia - an ideal cycle tourist destination with a high concentration of tourist attractions and settlements combined with varied landscapes. From flat lands along the Elbe trail and through the South Moravia wine region to rolling hills and mountainous areas along most of the borders, cycling in Czechia is everything but boring. The country boasts over 2,000 castles, 12 UNESCO sites and numerous natural heritage sites and combines cycling adventures, excellent food, world famous beers (but also excellent wines) and good transportation connections, all of this for reasonable prices.
Routes
Landelijke Informatie
1- EuroVelo.cz
EuroVelo.cz is the national portal for the 4 EuroVelo routes in the Czech Republic and contains route descriptions, details of the certified 'Cyclists Welcome' services, information on accessing the route by public transport and links to the main tourist attractions.
daniel.mourek@nap.cz (+420) 274 816 727
2- Greenways.cz (NECC)
National website of Nadace Partnerství with long distance routes and greenways in the Czech Republic as well as information on funding and assistance available for partners.
3- CzechTourism Land of Stories
Official website of the National Tourism Authority "CzechTourism".
Greenways Travel Club
Organized tours along Czech long-distance routes, including EuroVelo.
info@gtc.cz (+420) 519 511 572
Czech Railways (České dráhy)
Web site of the national train company Czech Railways (České dráhy) with information on taking bicycles on trains in the Czech Republic.
info@cd.cz 00420 221 111 122
Steiermark Tourismus
The Styrian Tourism Organisation provides all relevant information on the "Thermenradweg", a section of EuroVelo 9.
info@steiermark.com 0043 316 4003 0
[EV4, EV7] Elbe Cycle Route South
While the Elbe is only the second longest river in Germany, it is definitely the number one river among cycle tourists. Immediately beyond the German-Czech border, the river is greeted by the sandstone cliffs of Saxon Switzerland National Park. The route passes through the Elbe valley, amidst romantic, rugged scenery. The world-famous Semperoper opera house and reconstructed Frauenkirche church can be visited in Dresden.
sued@elberadweg.de +49 3501 470141
Czech Public transport information
National web site with information on train, bus and public transport connections and travel with a bicycle in the Czech Republic.
Kaarten & Gidsen
Iron Curtain Trail booklet - Michael Cramer
This brochure is ideal for a better understanding of the history of the countries which were separated by the Iron Curtain. The brochure provides overview maps and descriptions of the stages, as well as the history of the countries and a presentation of the major points of interest.
Iron Curtain Trail Part 2: Along the "Green Belt" from Usedom via the German-German Border Trail to the Czech Border
Scale of 1:300,000, precise maps, exact description of routes, numerous site- and city maps, advice on the cultural and touristic offers of the region and comprehensive index of accommodation providers. Language: English and German. Available at local- and online book stores.
Iron Curtain Trail Part 3: Along the Green Belt from the German-Czech Border to the Black Sea
Scale of 1:300,000, precise maps, exact description of routes, numerous site- and city maps, advice to the cultural and touristic offer of the region and comprehensive index of accommodations. Language: English and German. Available at local- and online book stores.
South Moravia and Weinviertel Flyer
The EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail goes for 200 km through South Moravia and the Weinviertel, between Drosendorf and Břeclav. On this section you will cycle through the national park of Podyjí and the Thaya valley, or through the UNESCO World Heritage landscape Lednice-Valtice, as well as through the historic wine cities Znaim, Retz and Mikulov. Click on the link to download the Flyer.
Official Elberadweg handbook
The 21 x 15cm landscape book will fit in any handlebar bag and features almost 560 cyclist-friendly accommodations between the Krkonoše Mountains and/or Prague and the North Sea, complete with addresses and telephone numbers. Also included are maps showing the course of the cycle route, information about sights and ferry crossings, and much more. If you get into trouble, it also provides information on repair shops.