Bohemian Paradise Hiking Tour
- Length 9 Days
- Difficulty level Easy
- Tour length 118 Km
- Price from 699 € Per person
Tour description
Discover the beauties of Bohemian Paradise along the legendary Golden Trail — one of the most beautiful and historically significant hiking routes in the Czech Republic. It will guide you through a unique landscape of sandstone cliffs, romantic ruins, dense forests, and historic towns, captivating every nature and culture enthusiast.
We offer a conveniently organized, stage-by-stage journey suitable for both recreational and experienced hikers. Each day brings new vistas, iconic castles such as Kost and Valdštejn, mysterious rock labyrinths, and picturesque villages where time seems to stand still. We take care of accommodation, logistics, and all necessary information — you simply enjoy the peace, movement, and beauty of one of Europe’s oldest protected areas.
Follow in the footsteps of history, legends, and the region’s unique nature. The Golden Trail of Bohemian Paradise is an unforgettable experience.
Itinerary
Mladá Boleslav
Show dayDepending on whether you start in Prague - you take a train in the morning, which will take you to the town of Mladá Boleslav.
Start your visit in Mladá Boleslav at the ŠKODA Museum, the city’s main tourist attraction. Then head to the Old Town Square to see the Town Hall and the Church of St. John of Nepomuk. You can also visit the Regional Museum or the Museum of the City nearby Castle. For a break, stop by the local parks like Štěpánka or Pod Hradbami. Mladá Boleslav offers a variety of cultural and historical sites worth exploring.
Our journey starts in Mladá Boleslav, known for its architecture, museums, and the main attraction—the ŠKODA Museum.
We continue along the Jizera River to the ruins of Michalovice Castle and cross through Debře toward Bakov nad Jizerou, passing Josefův Důl and seeing the ruins of Zvířetice Castle on the opposite bank. From Bakov, the route leads past the Rečkov nature monument and through Klokočka with its Chapel of St. Stapin. We then stop at the Hradiště nad Jizerou Monastery before reaching Mnichovo Hradiště, where you can visit the castle, museum, and nearby Chapel of St. Anne with the remains of Albrecht von Wallenstein.
From Mnichovo Hradiště, we follow the red trail to the ruins of Valečov Castle. Along the way, we pass former rock dwellings, originally used as Hussite winter shelters and inhabited until the late 19th century. After climbing to the castle plateau, we pass the remains of the Píč farmstead and a turnoff to Klamorna, a former rock castle. About 1 km further, we reach the Drábské světničky, where only carved sandstone rooms and timber slots remain. We continue through Studený průchod to a scenic viewpoint at the Příhrazské skály (this section includes stairs and ladders!), then head through Srbsko to the U Pomníků crossroads, marked by a memorial to the 1866 battle. Our final stop is Kost Castle, just 1 km away, and from there we walk through the Prokop Valley to Libošovice.
From Libošovice, the red trail leads down into the Žehrovka Valley. Following the stream past Podsemínský Mlýn, we reach Nebákov and then climb a stone path to the plateau beneath the iconic ruins of Trosky Castle. We pass the Svitačka campsite and continue up to the restaurant below the ruins. We then follow the red trail through the Podtrosecká valleys to the Vidlák pond, with the next major stop being Hrubá Skála Castle. The Golden Trail continues through the Bukovina Arboretum and several viewpoints over the Hruboskalsko rock city to Valdštejn Castle, finishing at the Hlavatice lookout tower on the edge of Turnov.
In Turnov, the trail passes below the state castle Hrubý Rohozec, which is accessible in summer via the Castle Educational Trail. Nearby in Dolánky stands the national cultural monument Dlaskův Statek. We continue through Bukovina to Drábovna — a small rock town reached by crossing a main road. The next highlight is the ruins of Frýdštejn Castle. From there, the route drops along the Vranov Ridge to the Pantheon. The trail ends at the Zahrádka viewpoint, offering views of Maloskalsko, before descending into the resort town of Malá Skála.
Alternative route: 23 km
From Malá Skála, we climb to Pánovo Pole and take the yellow trail to the Chléviště rock town, then continue via Modlitebna and the Besedické Rocks (blue trail with stairs) to Besedice. From there, the route leads through Koberovy and Hamštejn to Kozákov, the highest peak of Český ráj. Alternatively, you can descend from Besedice to Železný Brod, known for its glassmaking. From Železný Brod, we head to Podspálov and follow the Rieger Trail through the Jizera canyon to Semily-Bítouchov. In Semily-Řeky, we join the blue and then yellow trail to Krkavčí Skála, and finally follow the green trail up to Kozákov.
Alternative route: 36 km
From Kozákov, follow the red trail through Bačov to the Zelený Háj crossroads. Then descend through the Černá rokle valley and continue via Košov to Alain’s Cross and the hill Tábor. From here, you can head straight to the historic town of Železnice (museum) or take a small detour along the red trail through Klepanda. From Klepanda, the blue trail leads through Bradlec (castle ruins) to Železnice, where we rejoin the Golden Trail. The route continues around the Zebín hill to Valdštejn Lodge, then down a beautiful linden alley into Jičín. The fairytale town of Jičín, a protected heritage zone, offers many sights — the Museum of Play, Valdštejn Museum and Mint, the synagogue, Valdická Gate, Rumcajs’ house, and more.
Although the Prachov Rocks are no longer part of the official Golden Trail, we offer an alternative route to include them symbolically. From Jičín, follow the red trail to Prachov and continue to the tourist lodge. Several marked loops lead through the Prachov Rocks (expect stairs and narrow passages!). Return to Jičín via the blue or green trail through Brada and Kbelnice.
Departure
Show dayAfter breakfast, you take a train back to Prague, where you can prolong your stay for extra day or more.
Services and prices
Self guided tour with luggage transfer
| 2 persons | 795 € |
| 4 persons | 730 € |
| 6 persons | 699 € |
| Without luggage transfer | On request |
Extras
| Single supplement | 185 € |
| Solo traveler surcharge | 160 € |
| Premium accommodation | On request |
| Train transfer (Prague–M. Boleslav or Jičín–Prague) | 15 € |
Tour datesAny scheduled tour can be made private. Your group, your dates. Go Private
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Our rental bikes
At Europe Bike Tour, we understand that a high-quality bicycle is key to an enjoyable vacation. That's why we ensure all our bikes are regularly serviced to maintain their perfect condition. For additional equipment, please refer to the "Bike Equipment" section where you'll find items included in the bike fee or available for rent/purchase at an extra cost.
Our diverse fleet includes bikes for men and women in various sizes, electric bikes, tandem bikes, children's bikes, and even recumbent bikes upon request. If you have any special requirements or wishes, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are dedicated to meeting your needs and ensuring you have the best experience possible!
What is included and what notOn self guided individual tours
- Individual pre-tour meeting at appointed time at client's hotel on the first day of the tour
- Accommodation in selected hotels and pensions (city standard/premium)
- Breakfast on all days
- Day by day description with altitude profiles, places to visit and local tips
- Official biking maps with highlighted routing (per room)
- Detailed tailor-made cycling maps (per room)
- Detailed town maps with highlighted routing to/from hotel (per room)
- Step by step route description (per room)
- Train tickets and train timetables (for tours where train transfer is part of a tour schedule)
- Transportation of luggage between hotels between 9-17:00 (for option including luggage transfers only!)
- Practical bike ride and safety information
- 24-hour hotline assistance service
- Personal travel and health insurance for participants in the tour
- Transportation (air tickets) to/from starting/final point of the tour
- Transfer from Prague Airport to your Prague hotel on the day of arrival
- Transfer from hotel to the airport on departure day
- Meals (except for breakfasts)
- Entrance fees to museums, castles, and chateaux
- Local touristic/spa tax (to be paid on spot directly to accommodation)
- Bike rental
On fully guided tours
- Specialized Bike Holidays bicycle tour leader during all biking days
- Pick-up from any Prague hotel on the first day of the tour at an appointed time
- Accommodation in selected hotels and pensions
- Breakfast on all days
- Dinners without drink on specific number of biking days (usually every other day but for more info, please contact your tour coordinator)
- Refreshments in the supporting vehicle (soft drinks, snacks, sweets, fruit)
- Water for bike-flasks
- Welcome briefing on the first day
- Maps of towns of accommodation on the tour (per room)
- Detailed cycling maps (on request)
- Program and detailed day-by-day description (per room)
- Practical bike ride safety training
- Technical service on the route
- First aid service on the route
- Support vehicle
- All transportation of participants and their luggage and bicycles during the tour
- Personal travel and health insurance for participants in the tour
- Transportation (air-tickets) to/from Prague – starting/final point of the tour
- Transfer from Prague airport to your Prague hotel on the day of arrival
- Transfer from hotel to the airport on the departure day
- Other meals than mentioned in "What is included"
- Entrance fees to museums, castles, and chateaux
- Local touristic/spa tax (to be paid on spot directly to accommodation)
- Bike rental
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Full-guided trip
We at Europe Bike Tour do know, that a good bike is the most important part of a nice vacation. So we let all our bikes serviced regulary so they stay in perfect condition. Under "Bike Equipment" you can find other aditional equipment that is either in the bike fee included or you can rent/buy it for adittional funds.
We offer male and female bikes with different sizes, E-bikes, Tandembikes, Bikes for kids and on request the Recumbent bike as well. Should you have a special wish/need, do not hesitate to ask us, we will make our best to fullfill your wish!
Why with us?
With a rich 12-year history, Europe Bike Tours offers more than just cycling trips; we provide immersive "Culture Biking" experiences across the Czech Republic and Central Europe. Our tours blend the thrill of biking with cultural exploration, taking you from charming local eateries to ancient, hidden castles. We handpick the most captivating locations, ensuring each bike, family, or wine holiday is an adventure in itself. Catering to diverse preferences, our tours come in various formats, from self-guided to fully guided, with options for luggage transfer and different accommodation levels. For those seeking something unique, we're always ready to craft a tailor-made tour that perfectly fits your vision of a cycling holiday.
- Self guided, fully guided or supported tours
- City standard or premium accommodation
- Tailor made maps
- More biking options for each day
- 24/7 Hotline with personal approach
- Quality bikes e-Bikes
Who we are
Lukáš SvárovskýManager
Languages spoken Czech, English, German
Guide since 2008
Lukas was born and raised in the Czech capital of Prague. His keen interest in history and sports influenced his determination to study both subjects at university in Germany. His passion for travel also led to Lukas adding a tourism degree to his studies. Biking, exploring, and discovering interesting places was one of the determining moments when in 2010 he decided to start Europe Bike Tours. Since than Lukas is keen on developing new products, improve services and above all, share his passion for traveling while guiding one of the tours!
Lukáš Svárovský
Manager
Languages spoken Czech, English, German
Guide since 2008
Lukas was born and raised in the Czech capital of Prague. His keen interest in history and sports influenced his determination to study both subjects at university in Germany. His passion for travel also led to Lukas adding a tourism degree to his studies. Biking, exploring, and discovering interesting places was one of the determining moments when in 2010 he decided to start Europe Bike Tours. Since than Lukas is keen on developing new products, improve services and above all, share his passion for traveling while guiding one of the tours!
Vitek ProchazkaManager
Languages spoken Czech, English, French, German, Slovak, Spanish
Guide since 2012
Vitek was born in Prague, Czech Republic and has remained there most of his life. During his travel and tourism studies he began guiding mostly bike and rafting trips all around Europe. Through his years in the office of a travel agency, guiding remained an important part of his life. Eventually went of for year in New Zealand and after returning started guiding and preparing programs in and around his homeland
Vitek Prochazka
Manager
Languages spoken Czech, English, French, German, Slovak, Spanish
Guide since 2012
Vitek was born in Prague, Czech Republic and has remained there most of his life. During his travel and tourism studies he began guiding mostly bike and rafting trips all around Europe. Through his years in the office of a travel agency, guiding remained an important part of his life. Eventually went of for year in New Zealand and after returning started guiding and preparing programs in and around his homeland
Our self-guided tours
Accommodation is one of the most important parts of each trip that strongly influences the final look of it. We make our best to offer you the best possible accommodation in the prefered category. The hotels we offer are either comfortable small hotels or quite guesthouses both in 3* quality, all of it rather small and with personality than big chain. All the tours have accommodation in or near the town/village centres so you can spend the afternoon and evening after biking exploring the town itself or simply enjoy the peace of the place.
TestimonialsWhat our clients say about us
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Stella
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Debra Burt
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A group of friends (nine of us) rode from Prague to Budapest. This was our second adventure with Europe Bike Tours. Because we rode last year with their guidance and support, we had complete confidence in our tour this year. Lukas and Vitek saw to every detail and helped us problem solve when there were equipment issues or route changes. We triumphantly rode to our final stop in Budapest, grate...
Debra Burt
Tour Prague-Budapešt
A group of friends (nine of us) rode from Prague to Budapest. This was our second adventure with Europe Bike Tours. Because we rode last year with their guidance and support, we had complete confidence in our tour this year. Lukas and Vitek saw to every detail and helped us problem solve when there were equipment issues or route changes. We triumphantly rode to our final stop in Budapest, grateful we as friends could see Central Europe by bicycle.
22 Sep
Eduardo Juri
Tour Prague-Budapešt
SELF GUIDED BIKE TOUR PRAGUE - BUDAPESTExceptional tour self guided, specially the first part of the tour between Prague and Vienna all the time into cedars forests and cyclables roads with no traffic at allUne of my best bike tours ever (and I have made a lot in europe and americas)Special thanks to Europe bike tours for the support and perfect logisticsVery happy to rediscover Chzeq Repub...
Eduardo Juri
Tour Prague-Budapešt
SELF GUIDED BIKE TOUR PRAGUE - BUDAPEST
Exceptional tour self guided, specially the first part of the tour between Prague and Vienna all the time into cedars forests and cyclables roads with no traffic at all
Une of my best bike tours ever (and I have made a lot in europe and americas)
Special thanks to Europe bike tours for the support and perfect logistics
Very happy to rediscover Chzeq Republic, very dinamic and very kind country
21 Sep
John Reid
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Prague to Dresden tour was an absolute highlight for us. Guided by Tony who is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Always made sure we were comfortable, safe and enjoying our tour. I cannot commend him highly enough and strongly recommend this tour through beautiful countries and towns to anyone thinking about a bike tour. Accommodation was first rate (with maybe one exception) and f...
John Reid
Tour Prague-Dresden Fully Guided Tour
Prague to Dresden tour was an absolute highlight for us. Guided by Tony who is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Always made sure we were comfortable, safe and enjoying our tour. I cannot commend him highly enough and strongly recommend this tour through beautiful countries and towns to anyone thinking about a bike tour. Accommodation was first rate (with maybe one exception) and food was always great.
Thank you for a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back for another tour.
20 Sep
peterwillo1
Tour Prague-Dresden Tour
This was a tour from Prague to Dresden. Everything was organised to the very last detail. The accom was excellent and the meals were first class. I would strongly recommend Europe Bike Tours for any of their tours you are considering.19 Sep
Barbara Reid
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Yes — mentioning the small group makes Tony’s personal attention even more meaningful. Here’s the updated version:We had an amazing e-bike tour from Prague to Dresden. We were a very small group, which made the experience feel really personal. The tour was extremely well organised, with an outstanding support crew who met us along the way with excellent snacks and refreshments, while also m...16 Sep
Barbara Geitz
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We did a self guided trip from Prague to Berlin. Everything was organized well, backup was great. Maps were easy to follow. The countryside was fabulous. Loved it all
Barbara Geitz
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We did a self guided trip from Prague to Berlin. Everything was organized well, backup was great. Maps were easy to follow. The countryside was fabulous. Loved it all
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Dylan Weil
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Good self guided tour, directions were accurate and easy to follow, hotels were all of solid quality. The bikes were also quite good, especially for rentals12 Sep
Germa Klaassen
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We took a wonderful bike tour from the source of the Elbe to Dresden.This was partly thanks to the fantastic team at Europe Bike Tours.From Dresden, Marek took us to Spindleruv Mlyn, which was a very pleasant drive.The navigation was super clear and easy to use. The sights along the way were very well signposted and described.The group chat was very handy and pleasant, and a great support f...
Germa Klaassen
Tour Elbe Bike Trail (over Prague) - 13 days
We took a wonderful bike tour from the source of the Elbe to Dresden.
This was partly thanks to the fantastic team at Europe Bike Tours.
From Dresden, Marek took us to Spindleruv Mlyn, which was a very pleasant drive.
The navigation was super clear and easy to use. The sights along the way were very well signposted and described.
The group chat was very handy and pleasant, and a great support for our trip. It really came in handy when Frans had to go to the hospital by ambulance to get stitches and the staff hardly spoke English. It was very nice that Vitek was able to talk to the doctor for a moment, so that we knew for sure that we had understood correctly.
We are very happy and satisfied with Lucas and the team at Europe Bike Tours.
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Marc van den Berg
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We cycled the Prague-Vienna Easy tour, with 9 cycle days with in totall roughly 600 km. We had 2 resting days in between. Europe Bikes Tours did present themselves as being flexible and focussed on the client. And that is exactly how we experienced it from the beginning of the booking untill the end of the trip. Great support, great E-bikes and very well organized luggage transport and hote...
Marc van den Berg
Tour Prague-Vienna Easy Long
We cycled the Prague-Vienna Easy tour, with 9 cycle days with in totall roughly 600 km. We had 2 resting days in between. Europe Bikes Tours did present themselves as being flexible and focussed on the client. And that is exactly how we experienced it from the beginning of the booking untill the end of the trip. Great support, great E-bikes and very well organized luggage transport and hotel accommodations.
The trip was beautiful to very beautiful, not always easy but very well manageable. It gave us joy and satisfaction to accomplish the route each day.
