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 idividual 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
26 Aug
Scott Nelson
Tour Prague - Krakow short
I did the Prague to Krakow self-guided tour.A great route with such history and two great cities! Would highly recommend not only the route, but the tour company. I was provided with Ride with GPS files in advance and a host of maps and other information upon arrival in Prague. They also use the "Trip Plans" app, which not only gives you the routes, but historical and other information about...
Scott Nelson
Tour Prague - Krakow short
I did the Prague to Krakow self-guided tour.
A great route with such history and two great cities! Would highly recommend not only the route, but the tour company. I was provided with Ride with GPS files in advance and a host of maps and other information upon arrival in Prague. They also use the "Trip Plans" app, which not only gives you the routes, but historical and other information about the towns you will be passing through and restaurant recommendations!
Great communication during the ride as well - even making a route change along the way due to road construction (they updated the Ride with GPS file in seemingly real time).
I have done a dozen or so self-guided solo bike trips around the world and often have had very little support - this team made it easy and they were always just a WhatsApp text or call away.
Looking at booking my next tour with them now...
Thanks!
Scott Nelson
26 Aug
Abe Shasha
Tour Prague - Berlin
What a pleasant and positive surprise. Europe bike tours was amazing before (Pretour-meet) during (WhatsApp) and after (followup and pickup). And the other super pleasant surprise was the wonderful country of Czechia. It is under advertised but clean, modern, friendly and the biking through rural small towns was wonderful.
Abe Shasha
Tour Prague - Berlin
What a pleasant and positive surprise. Europe bike tours was amazing before (Pretour-meet) during (WhatsApp) and after (followup and pickup). And the other super pleasant surprise was the wonderful country of Czechia. It is under advertised but clean, modern, friendly and the biking through rural small towns was wonderful.
25 Aug
Elena Montagna
Tour Prague - Vienna
We cycled from Prague to Vienna in July, crossing Bohemia and Moravia.The route took us on both bike paths and quiet country roads. The support provided by Europe Bike Tours was very helpful. The app with maps and route guidance was very effective. Their WhatsApp support was always prompt.We really appreciated the accommodations we chose, both in terms of quality and location. The locations wer...
Elena Montagna
Tour Prague - Vienna
We cycled from Prague to Vienna in July, crossing Bohemia and Moravia.
The route took us on both bike paths and quiet country roads. The support provided by Europe Bike Tours was very helpful. The app with maps and route guidance was very effective. Their WhatsApp support was always prompt.
We really appreciated the accommodations we chose, both in terms of quality and location. The locations were always convenient to the historic centers of the towns we visited or to public transportation in the major cities.
Highly recommended!
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25 Aug
Susan Straley
Tour Prague - Dresden Tour
The planned routes took us to beautiful countryside and historical city squares. Our luggage was always at our lodging waiting for us when we arrived.The Czech Republic is full of history, interesting places, and lovely scenery.Speaking of lodging! What wonderful picks! We were always close to restaurants. In Prague and Dresden we were near the trolley lines so we were able to get to the si...
Susan Straley
Tour Prague - Dresden Tour
The planned routes took us to beautiful countryside and historical city squares. Our luggage was always at our lodging waiting for us when we arrived.
The Czech Republic is full of history, interesting places, and lovely scenery.
Speaking of lodging! What wonderful picks! We were always close to restaurants. In Prague and Dresden we were near the trolley lines so we were able to get to the sites easily.
Our bikes worked well for the terrain, which was sometimes smooth and sometimes bumpy.
We were connected to staff via WhatsApp and they were quick to respond when we had a question.
We would use them again.
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25 Aug
Asaf Lupo
Tour Prague - Vienna Easy Short
This is my third trip with Euro-Bike, this time from Prague to Vienna. The trip through the Czech Republic's landscapes is simply a pleasure. The castles and the medieval atmosphere alongside nature and agriculture are simply charming. Along the way, we met deer, horses, geese, cows, and more. The trip is independent, but the help of Euro-Bike, which included bike rental, hotel reservations in ...
Asaf Lupo
Tour Prague - Vienna Easy Short
This is my third trip with Euro-Bike, this time from Prague to Vienna. The trip through the Czech Republic's landscapes is simply a pleasure. The castles and the medieval atmosphere alongside nature and agriculture are simply charming. Along the way, we met deer, horses, geese, cows, and more. The trip is independent, but the help of Euro-Bike, which included bike rental, hotel reservations in the most perfect places, and the hopping of our luggage from hotel to hotel, makes the trip easy and simple. It saved me a lot of work and took away unnecessary stress. The new app makes it even easier and more convenient. I recommend it to anyone who loves bikes.
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25 Aug
Taku Yamada
Tour Prague - Vienna Greenways Tour - Short
I participated in the Prague-Vienna Greenway with my 16-year-old son.We opted for the self-guided option, and it was a wonderful experience.My son was very excited about cycling between the well-known cities of Prague and Vienna, and he felt a great sense of accomplishment when we arrived.This was my first time in the Czech Republic, and the atmosphere was very different from other Western Euro...
Taku Yamada
Tour Prague - Vienna Greenways Tour - Short
I participated in the Prague-Vienna Greenway with my 16-year-old son.
We opted for the self-guided option, and it was a wonderful experience.
My son was very excited about cycling between the well-known cities of Prague and Vienna, and he felt a great sense of accomplishment when we arrived.
This was my first time in the Czech Republic, and the atmosphere was very different from other Western European countries I had visited.
Along the way, we were able to experience the diverse beauty of the Czech Republic, with endless wheat fields, the atmosphere of the small villages we passed, and the pure forest air.
I was a little worried about my son's physical condition, but the route allowed for shortcuts such as taking the train, so we were able to reach the finish line safely.
The choice of towns and hotels we stayed in was very well-balanced, and we had a comfortable stay. Our checked luggage was always there when we arrived, so the operation was excellent.
Even though there was no guide during the tour, support members were always available via chat, so we were able to proceed without any worries. We were provided with plenty of information about towns and dining spots before the start, and when we needed real-time support on the spot, such as choosing shortcuts, they responded immediately, making it feel like we were with a guide.
Japanese people are probably dying to go to Italy or France, but the Czech Republic allows you to fully experience Europe and there are many cyclists to be seen, so I think it's perfect for people who prefer a more unconventional itinerary.
Thank you so much to everyone at Europe Bike Tours!
I'd love to come again.
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25 Aug
Aldo Zunino
Tour Prague - Vienna Greenways Tour - Short
what we have appreciated with Euro Bike Tour in Czech- The visit of Prague with the 2 ladies- Very good and confortable bikes. In very good status.- Good hotels well located with friendly welcoming- the entire tour was very well designed, it has allowed us to visit in very good condition a country we didn’t know at all .We hope to have other opportunities to do bicycle riding with Them againhtt...
Aldo Zunino
Tour Prague - Vienna Greenways Tour - Short
what we have appreciated with Euro Bike Tour in Czech
- The visit of Prague with the 2 ladies
- Very good and confortable bikes. In very good status.
- Good hotels well located with friendly welcoming
- the entire tour was very well designed, it has allowed us to visit in very good condition a country we didn’t know at all .
We hope to have other opportunities to do bicycle riding with Them again
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25 Aug
Machteld Stoffels
Tour Iron Curtain trail West
Cycling the Iron Curtain Trail from Cheb to České Budějovice; what an amazing and beautiful tour! Cycling through the Sumava National Park, along the Schwarzenberg Canal, the Vltava and sleeping in friendly villages; we enjoyed it. It is a very quiet area, with a lot of up and down, gravel paths, and a tour with good cycling distances.Thanks to -especially- Vitek, but also Lukas, Tetiana and th...
Machteld Stoffels
Tour Iron Curtain trail West
Cycling the Iron Curtain Trail from Cheb to České Budějovice; what an amazing and beautiful tour! Cycling through the Sumava National Park, along the Schwarzenberg Canal, the Vltava and sleeping in friendly villages; we enjoyed it. It is a very quiet area, with a lot of up and down, gravel paths, and a tour with good cycling distances.
Thanks to -especially- Vitek, but also Lukas, Tetiana and the whole team of Europe Bike Tours.
We hope to see you again next year with another tour, Machteld & Maarten
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25 Aug
Barbara Schneider
Tour Prague - Passau Tour
We rode the route from Prague to Passau with Europe Bike Tours.We enjoyed a wonderfully curated tour through stunning landscapes and charming medieval towns!The hotels were great, and the morning buffets were amazing.Thanks to the app, everything was very easy to find.Everything was superbly organized and worked perfectly.A big thank you! We highly recommend Europe Bike Tours!Best regards,Barba...
Barbara Schneider
Tour Prague - Passau Tour
We rode the route from Prague to Passau with Europe Bike Tours.
We enjoyed a wonderfully curated tour through stunning landscapes and charming medieval towns!
The hotels were great, and the morning buffets were amazing.
Thanks to the app, everything was very easy to find.
Everything was superbly organized and worked perfectly.
A big thank you! We highly recommend Europe Bike Tours!
Best regards,
Barbara and Renato
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25 Aug
Joxan Zumeta
Tour Prague - Budapest short
An unforgettable cycling experience: Prague – Vienna – Bratislava – BudapestI've just completed a spectacular bike tour from Prague to Budapest, passing through Vienna and Bratislava — all organized by a small Czech company called Europe-Bike-Tours Team. They were outstanding in every way.The organization was flawless: perfectly prepared GPS tracks, comfortable and well-chosen accommodations, g...
Joxan Zumeta
Tour Prague - Budapest short
An unforgettable cycling experience: Prague – Vienna – Bratislava – Budapest
I've just completed a spectacular bike tour from Prague to Budapest, passing through Vienna and Bratislava — all organized by a small Czech company called Europe-Bike-Tours Team. They were outstanding in every way.
The organization was flawless: perfectly prepared GPS tracks, comfortable and well-chosen accommodations, great food, logistical support, and detailed tourist information. I didn’t have to worry about anything – just ride and enjoy.
The route itself was amazing: low-traffic roads, beautiful weather, charming towns like Tábor, Jindřichův Hradec, Telč, Vranov, Znojmo, Mikulov, Poysdorf, Győr, Komárom, Esztergom… all accompanied by excellent food, fantastic wines, and of course, great beer!
I highly recommend Europe-Bike-Tours Team. They don't just organize cycling trips — they create truly memorable journeys with great care and professionalism. If you're considering a bike tour through Central Europe, look no further.
A huge thank you for an unforgettable adventure!
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