- Pedaltours

CZECH REPUBLIC and AUSTRIA
Biking in Bohemia, Prague to Salzburg
12 Days / 11 Nights
Superior accommodation
ITINERARY
Please bring this information with you to the tour start.
This biking adventure gives us a fascinating taste of the medieval towns and cities of the Czech
Republic and its impressive castles as we cycle on quiet country lanes through gently rolling hills.
Crossing into Austria the excellent cycle ways continue as we bike first by the Danube and then
head for the lakes and the mountains – a dramatic change in scenery. You will have every
excuse to sample the local Czech beers and of course, the strudel and ice cream in Austria. It’s a
fabulous trip.
Cycle as little or as much as you wish each day, the support mini bus will always be available.
Should you need to contact Pedaltours, please call our representative:
Vlastimil, AVE Tours 721 861 742
or Pedaltours in New Zealand ++64 9 585-1338
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MEETING DAY / DAY ONE:
Prague
1.00pm
You will be met at Prague Airport (please notify us of your arrival details and look for the driver
with the Pedaltours sign). Today is designed to allow you settle in and relax after your journey.
We will also fit you to your rental bike or assist you to unpack your own bike.
There is much to be said for arriving a day early to recover from the journey and to explore
Prague. Prague has several titles, including “the city of a hundred spires” and “the golden city”.
Wander through the winding cobbled streets and explore painted murals, the gothic Charles
Bridge dating from 1400 and the vast Prague Castle (entry is free into the castle courtyards and
gardens).
Lodging and dinner: Golden Star Hotel ***
Nerudova 48, 118 00 Prague 1 - Mala Strana
Phone: 420-257-532-867 www.hotelgoldenstar.cz/
Facilities: Restaurant, laundry service. All rooms are
equipped with historical furniture and have free internet
access.
Features: Located in a magnificent baroque building
right beneath Prague Castle with views of Malá Strana
(Lesser Side), the Prague Castle and the Old Town.
Day Two:
Prague to Tvorsovice (Konopiste):
62 km / 39 mi
From Prague city centre we will drive 32 km to Kalstejn Castle; it dates from 1348 and is one of
the most impressive castles in Europe. From here we head south east, crossing the Berounka
and Vltava rivers, making our way on very minor roads, through rolling hills and valleys to
Konopiste where we will visit the impressive castle that dates from 1300.
Meals: B, L, D
Lodging: Golf and Spa Resort *** Tvorsovice
Ph: +420 317 784 044, www.golf-konopiste.cz
Facilities: Bar, restaurant, spa, swimming pool
Features: Overlooking the golf course, an attractive
rural setting
Day Three: Tvorsovice to Tabor:
61 km / 38 mi
We head south on bike route 0076 to Sedlec-Prčice, an attractive little
town where we stop for lunch. From here we follow very quiet country
lanes, through attractive countryside to Tabor where we stay the night in
the centre of the old town. Perched on a steep hillside, the town,
founded in 1420, has one of Bohemia’s most attractive town squares.
Meals: B, D
Lodging: Hotel Nautilus ***
Žižkovo náměstí 20, 390 01 Tábor
Phone: 420 380 900 900 www.hotelnautilus.cz
Facilities: In-house restaurant, bar, spacious rooms, each contains a
unique rock or fossil.
Features: Situated on the main square of Tabor, a beautiful medieval
town.
Bfst, lunch, dinner
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Day Four:
Tabor to Hluboka:
63 km / 39 mi (longer ride available)
The Tabor region is wonderful biking with its forests and meadows, streams and lakes and gently
rolling terrain. Hluboka nad Vltavou, our destination for the night, is a small town with a stunning
chateau set on a hill. We end the day with a very attractive ride beside the Vltava River. Our
opulent hotel is adjacent to the castle.
Meals: B, D
Lodging:
Hotel Stekl ****
Bezručova 141, 373 41 Hluboká
Ph 420 387 967 491 stekl@hotelstekl.cz
www.hotelstekl.cz
Facilities: Restaurant, swimming pool, spa pool,
gym.
Features: Close to the chateau of Hluboká and
a short stroll to the town centre
Day Five:
Hluboka to Cesky Krumlov:
49km / 31 mi (longer ride available)
Our route takes us to the attractive village of Holasovice and then over a small range of hills
before dropping down to the valley and Cesky Krumlov, a truly spectacular fairy tale town. The
town is car free; set in a tight bend of the Vltava River – rafting available - it is crowned by a
stunning castle and has a maze of attractive little lanes and an impressive town square.
Meals: B, D
Lodging: Hotel Gold ****
Linecká 55, 381 01 Český Krumlov
Phone (+420) 380 712 551
http://www.hotelgold.cz/
Facilities: Restaurant, wifi
Features: Situated on the bank of Vlatava River,
with views of the river and park. Close to this
historic centre of Cesky Krumlov.
Day Six: Cesky Krumlov (rest day)
There is much to see and do in Cesky Krumlov – explore the magnificent old town which boasts
300 protected medieval buildings, laze the day away at a café in the town square or by the river,
check out the castle complex (the second largest in the Czech Republic) and its grounds, go
rafting or kayaking or even go for a bike ride in the countryside.
The name of the city comes from the German term "krumme aue" (crooked meadow). This
evolved to Krumlov.
Meals: B
Lodging: Hotel Gold
Cycle as little or as much as you wish each day, the support mini bus will always be available.
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Day Seven:
Český Krumlov to Freistadt:
51 km / 32 mi
Leaving town we climb gently, following the Vlatava River, through woods and passing the village
of Rozmberk as we head for the now deserted border post with Austria. From here we take a
series of very minor roads, with a few short steep climbs, until we start a wonderful 10 km descent
to Freistadt. Freistadt is a small town that was founded in 1220 at the crossroads of a salt and
iron trade route that had operated from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages. The old city’s
outer and inner walls, gates and towers still exist today.
Meals: B, L, D
Lodging: Zum Goldenen Hirschen ****
Böhmergasse 8-10, A-4240 Freistadt
www.hotels-freistadt.at/
Facilities: Beer garden, sauna, restaurant and
bar. laundry
Features: Original house dating back to 13 th
century, hotel since 1716.
Day Eight
Freistadt to Steyr:
86 km / 53 mi
We start with an uphill – not too steep – to be rewarded by a wonderful twenty two km downhill to
the Danube . We follow the river for a short way to Enns and then make our way up stream to
Steyr at the confluence of the Enns and Steyr Rivers. The town is one of Austria’s most attractive
with all sites within an easy walk of our hotel. As with many European towns, the locals cycle
everywhere.
Meals: B, D
Lodging: Hotel Minichmayr ****
Haratzmüllerstraße 1 4400 Steyr, Austria
Phone 07252 53410 www.hotel-minichmayr.at
Facilities: Restaurant, spa pool and sauna.
Features: Situated in the heart of the historic old town of
Steyr, at the confluence of the rivers Enns and Steyr
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Day Nine:
Steyr to Gmunden: 92 km / 57 mi
We take bike route R8 out of town, following the Steyr River gently uphill to Frauenstein where
we turn onto R10, descending gently until it’s time to tackle a steep climb to the village of
Pettenbach. From here the mountains of Salzkammergut can be seen in the distance, getting
closer as we approach Gmunden on the shores of Lake Traunsee. The view from the lake front
is spectacular.
Meals: B, L, D
Lodging: Seehotel Schwan ****
Rathausplatz 8, 4810 Gmunden
Phone 43 (0)7612 / 633 91 www.seehotel-schwan.at
Facilities: Restaurant, bar.
Features: Located on city hall square, with views over
Lake Traun
Day Ten: Gmunden (rest day)
Gmunden is a small, pretty town, with a population of 13,000. Cycling options today include a visit
to Traun Falls (10 miles / 16 km north of Gmunden), or around Lake Traunsee. Boating or waterskiing on the lake is an option for those who enjoy water sports. The Gmunden Tramway is the
oldest and shortest tram line in Austria, running entirely inside the town, and is popular with
tourists. The Schloss Ort (castle) is also a popular tourist attraction, as well as the Gmundner
Keramik ceramic factory.
Meals: B
Lodging: Seehotel Schwan ****
Cycle as little or as much as you wish each day, the support mini bus will always be available.
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Day Eleven:
Gmunden to Salzburg:
104 km / 65 mi
Our last day of biking takes us alongside Lake Traunsee; we then follow the River Traun to Bad
Isch, a very easy and very scenic 34 km. From here we follow mostly cycleways to St Gilgen
where a stop by Lake Wolfgangsee is a must. From here we climb and descend to Fuschlsee
before our final descent on dedicated cycle ways into Salzburg, a spectacular but small
(pop.147,000) city on the river Salzach.
Meals: B, D
Lodging: Goldenes Theater Hotel ****
Schallmooser Hauptstrabe 13, 5020 Salzburg
Phone 43 (662) 88 1681www.gt-hotelsalzburg.com
Facilities: Wine bar and restaurant.
Features: Located close to the old town centre of
Salzburg, a few minutes walk to the river.
Day Twelve: Depart
The tour finishes after breakfast this morning. Salzburg very much deserves an additional a day
or two, at least to reward yourself with some strudel and some ever popular ice cream.
We hope you have enjoyed your holiday and wish you a safe journey home.
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You might like to leave this list of accommodation with your family and friends.
CZECH REPUBLIC and AUSTRIA
Biking in Bohemia
12 Days / 11 Nights
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Prague
Konopiste
Tábor
Hluboká
Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov
Freistadt
Steyr
Gmunden
Gmunden
Salzburg
Depart for home
ACCOMMODATION
Golden Star Hotel
www.hotelgoldenstar.cz
Golf and Spa Resort
www.golf-konopiste.cz
Hotel Nautilus
www.hotelnautilus.cz
Hotel Stekl
www.hotelstekl.cz
Hotel Gold
www.hotelgold.cz
Hotel Gold
Zum Goldenen Hirschen
www.hotels-freistadt.at
Hotel Minichmayr
www.hotel-minichmayr.at
Seehotel Schwan
www.seehotel-schwan.at
Seehotel Schwan
www.seehotel-schwan.at
Goldenes Theater
www.gt-hotel-salzburg.com