Bohemian Switzerland Hiking Tour
- Length 8 Days
- Difficulty level Medium
- Tour length 87 km Km
- Price from 770 € Per person
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.
Highlights of the tour:
Pravčická brána
Wild gorge trip
Malá Pravčická brána
Tolštejn castle ruin
NOTE: High season (27.4. - 31.8.). Low season (april, september, october / march and november on demand).
Itinerary
Route A - 8 days / 7 nights
Arrival to Děčín
Show dayDistance: 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.
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.
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)
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 hike along the rock towers high above the Elbe valley offers you unforgettable experiences, which will then be the highlight of your hiking tour with the boat trip in the Wild Gorge. Optional short trip with the historic Saxon-Bohemian National Park Express to Mezní Louka.
In the morning we will 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 lookout point near Labská Stráň. The whole day will be full of great romantic views from several natural and historicalqqq viewpoints. The day tour ends in the city of Děčín in the same hotel, where you have started.
Route B - 4 days / 3 nights
Distance: 8/15 km
Individual arrival in Děčín and welcome meeting. Individual/organized personal transfer from Děčín to the accommodation. Start of the hike in Jetřichovice. You start with a climb to the Maria Rock with a wooden gazebo on its top, which offers a breathtaking view of the Bohemian Switzerland. From here you continue on the ridge path with many more beautiful views.
Distance: 8/13 km
Explore the serene river valley near Jetřichovice, leading to the atmospheric ruins of Dolský Mlýn, an old water mill. For history enthusiasts, a climb to the Šaunštejn castle ruins reveals the secrets of a medieval merchant route. Adventurous hikers can visit Falkenštejn castle and the Malá Pravčická Brána, a smaller sandstone arch reminiscent of the park’s larger formations.
A highlight of the journey awaits with the Pravčická Brána, Europe’s largest natural sandstone arch. This stunning natural formation has inspired countless artists and writers, including H.C. Andersen. A scenic trail through forested hills offers spectacular views before concluding with a serene dinghy boat trip through the Wild Gorge, immersing you in the natural beauty of the region.
Distance: 7/12 km
Conclude your journey in the Tisá rock labyrinth, a sandstone wonderland featured in The Chronicles of Narnia. Wander through towering rock formations and, for a final adventure, ascend Sněžník Mountain. At 723 meters, its lookout tower provides sweeping views of the picturesque, rolling hills of Bohemian Switzerland.
This itinerary offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural history, and serene landscapes for an unforgettable hiking experience.
Services and prices
Extras
| Personal transfer to/from Děčín (1-3 participants) per group price | 190 € |
| Personal transfer to/from Děčín (4-8 participants) per group price | 260 € |
| Booking fee | 30 € / group |
| Booking fee (tailormade tour) | 100 € / group |
Route A: Selfguided tour - high season / low season
| 2+ PAX in DBL room | 780 / 740 € |
| 6+ PAX in DBL room | 705 / 665 € |
| 2+ PAX in SGL room | 1020 / 975 € |
| 6+ PAX in SGL room | 920 / 880 € |
Route B: Selfguided tour - high season / low season
| BB - DBL room | 295 / 275 € |
| 3* Hotel - DBL room | 370 / 340 € |
| SGL room - BB / 3* Hotel | 370 € / upon request |
Extras
| Personal transfer to/from Děčín (1-3 participants) per group price | 190 € |
| Personal transfer to/from Děčín (4-8 participants) per group price | 260 € |
| Booking fee | 30 € / group |
| Booking fee (tailormade tour) | 100 € / group |
Route A: Selfguided tour - high season / low season
| 2+ PAX in DBL room | 780 / 740 € |
| 6+ PAX in DBL room | 705 / 665 € |
| 2+ PAX in SGL room | 1020 / 975 € |
| 6+ PAX in SGL room | 920 / 880 € |
Route B: Selfguided tour - high season / low season
| BB - DBL room | 295 / 275 € |
| 3* Hotel - DBL room | 370 / 340 € |
| SGL room - BB / 3* Hotel | 370 € / upon request |
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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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.
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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
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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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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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