Tour description

Let yourself been taken of the beaten track! Hit the trail through the fairytale nature of the Bohemian Swiss NP and the Lusatian Mountains. This piece of land had been admired for its uniqueness since the 19th century. It did not change much since then. You will enjoy the wild forrest, sandstone rock towers, deep gorges. Countless viewpoints and the beauty of the folk architecture will finish the picture. Travel in time as you will use the historical coaches, boats and steam train to travel between the hiking parts. Feel noble as those who first have uncovered and truly enjoyed the local marvells have been the old noble families since some 18-19th century! 

Romantical hiking retreat. Some exceptional hiking in two pocket size mountain ranges. Germany and Czech Republic. Deep silent gorges, sandstone spires and mesetas with 5 star views. 

Pravčická brána

Wild gorge trip

Malá Pravčická brána

Tolštejn castle ruin

Itinerary

Arrival to Děčín

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1 Day

Distance: 0 km / 0 miles

Individual arrival to Děčín - flight to Prague or Dresden. This day is yours to explore the capital of the Bohemian Swiss NP.

Děčín -Jiřetín pod Jedlovou - Krásná Lípa

Distance 16 KmShow day
2 Day
After the breakfast we transfer you to Lusatian Mountains for your first hiking. The tour starts with conquering of the castle ruin Tolštejn. Then you continue to Jedlová hora with a lookout tower with beautiful views. By descending from the hill Jedlová you will visit a pilgrim chapel on the top of the Křížová hora (Cross hill) with the calvary. Then you leave the Lusatian mountains and slowly you will slip in the National Park Bohemian Switzerland. You will stay overnight in a cosy heart of the park - the town Krásná Lípa with national park museum, local brewery and chocolate manufacture.

Krásná Lípa-Doubice

Distance 14 KmShow day
3 Day
First of all you will make you familiar with the history of the town Krásná Lípa on the nature educational trail Köglerova naučná stezka. Further on the way the fairy Kyjov valley with many sand stone towers awaits your approach. At the end of the day you will come to Doubice village with a garden with wooden sculptures. Not only children love this statues made by a local craftsmen. Accommodation in Doubice.

Doubice - Jetřichovice

Distance 15 KmShow day
4 Day
This hiking day wonderful silent forest trails will follow you on you trip. You will come round to Kinsky noble family swiss alps style build chalets. By Rynartice village you will admire one of the most stunnig panoramic views of the Bohemian Switzerland. After you will descent to the Pavlino valley, where you will meet the Kamenice creek for the first time. This cold stream takes you to Jetřichovice. Return by public bus to Doubice, accommodation in Doubice.

Jetřichovice - Mezní Louka

Distance 14 KmShow day
5 Day
This day you will discover the Jetřichovice lookouts. You will start with a climb to the Maria´s rock with wooden gazebo on its top that offers breathtaking view of the Bohemian Switzerland. Hierfrom you will continue a ridge trail with many other beautiful views. On your way to Mezní Louka you will also conquer a castle ruin Šaunštejn guarding the historical merchant route and meet remarkable sand stone rock formation Malá Pravčická brána (Little Pravčice gate)

Mezní Louka round trip

Distance 13 KmShow day
6 Day
Immerse yourself in the area's bizarre sandstone formations. You will see Pravčická brána sandstone arch, where Hans Christian Andersen dreamt up fairy tales, and later parts of the Chronicles of Narnia were filmed. The path runs over the hills, providing stunning views. Add a ride on a historical bus and a subsequent boat trip in a narrow gorge, and today is likely to become the highlight of your tour.

Dolní Žleb - Děčín

Distance 15 KmShow day
7 Day
In the morning pick you up with your luggage and transfer you to the start of the last hiking to Dolní Žleb. You will climb up to the top of the sand stone rocks surrounded by the deepest river canyon in Europe to the Belvedere, oldest loukout in Bohemian Switzerland. The whole day will be full of great romantic views from several natural and historical man-made viewpoints. The day tour ends in the city of Děčín in the same hotel, where you have started.

Optional sightseeing in Děčín and departure

Show day
8 Day

Breakfast and individual departure 

Services and prices

Selfguided tour
Per person in DBL room770
Single accommodation surcharge230
Personal transfer to/from Děčín (1-3 participants) per group price190
Personal transfer to/from Děčín (4-8 participants) per group price260

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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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.

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Who we are

Lukáš SvárovskýManager

Languages spoken Czech, English, German

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Vitek ProchazkaManager

Languages spoken Czech, English, French, German, Slovak, Spanish

Guide since 2012

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Nielsen group

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Arrived Dresden today. The trip has gone very fine.

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Mark and Nicola Fleming - June 2023

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