Eger river trail
- Length 7 Days
- Difficulty level Medium
- Tour length 310 Km
- Price from 535 € Per person
Tour description
This tour is like a cabinet of treasures and curiosities both old and new.. You start in the quiet Renaissance town of Litoměřice on the Ohře and Elbe confluence. Every day, history and culture reveal themselves, from Litoměřice we pass - Terezín (Theresienstadt) – an 18th-century fortress transformed into a ghastly witness of Nazi crimes against Jews and dissidents. Farther along you will reach Louny - the home of the fierce Hussite warriors, and then the hearth of hops - Žatec. Today a new member of the UNESCO herritage list! We continue to the ancient towns of Kadaň or Chomutov, then stay in the opulent spa town of Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad). Back into smaller cities, we pass the breathtaking castle of Loket throned high above the river, the silent gorge of Svatošské skály, and finally Cheb - the once imperial seat with its German, ancient castle... In between you meet numerous villages, castles, chateaux and mansions, beautiful nature and even an impressive, and hard-to-describe view of a - industrial history lovers and construction fans will love it - strip coal mine. Fabulous natural preservations close to the untouched river.
Due to the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival to start the tour July 3–11, 2026 on request only and most probably possible only with very high surcharge!!!
TOP departure dates - need to check availability:
Litoměřice Wine Festival: September 19
Mělník Wine Festival: September 18–20
Roudnice Wine Festival: September 5
A still undiscovered trail full of surprisingly beautiful places and nature. Come and discover the hidden beauties of the former Sudetenland! Explore a striking combination of old towns, chateaux, nature, coal mines and the calm river atmosphere.
Itinerary
Arrival to Litoměřice
Show dayThis day is devoted to your arrival to this lovely town on the Ohře and Elbe rivers’ confluence. Litoměřice is an old seat of archbishops and a medieval trade hub full of Renaissance architecture and art - do take your time to explore! Should you like more nights prior to the tour, let us know; we are happy to assist!
Transfer: For those arriving to Prague, we are happy to provide a transfer, see below. The fully guided tour includes this transfer. Following the tour, we are also happy to provide a transfer from Cheb to Litoměřice/Prague.
An exciting first bike day! We start from Litoměřice, and travel upstream along the Ohře, admiring a number of chateaux along the way like Pátek, Vršovice and on the top of this all, Libochovice - a real baroque gem! As a backdrop for our route we have the gorgeous panorama of the Central Massif (Středohoří,) a real volcanic playground of nature - not active anymore, of course! Before all the beauty we pause in Terezín, or Theresienstadt. A great 18th-century fortress, which through WWII was turned into the infamous Jewish Ghetto. After this profound and educative experience we continue upstream to the chateaux and castles. Finally, we end up in Louny, an old walled town sleeping lazily on the river banks.
Today is full of different places! We start from Louny along the river enjoying the easy ride and again some lovely chateaux like Stekník. Once the hops fields grow big, we arrive in Žatec, the world capital of hops growing! Less-known, and only a little less important, Žatec holds strong connections to the Hussite movement of the 15th-century. Also, Žatec and the surrounding hops growing area is newly on the UNESCO herritage list! After that we continue along the river to the huge Nechranice dam. Here we need to leave the Ohře for a while to explore the gargantuan brown coal mine with gigantic mining machines, At the same time, we might have a chance to meet a dragon. Finally we arrive at our day’s destination - the medieval town of Kadaň with its fantastic town center, castle and a monastery. Its beauty today hides the destruction it endured during Communism.
Soon after leaving Kadaň we arrive in Klášterec, a lovely small town with a fairytale red chateau. Most of today leaves us in the gentle nature around the Ohře river offering some great views of the rather mythical Doupov hills area, for more than hundred years closed as a military training zone. A stop to remember is Kyselka - a tiny town once known worldwide as the most adorable small spa. Today, after decades of little interest, the place is slowly returning to its former beauty. From Kyselka it is just a short ride to Karlovy Vary, our destination and one of the tour’s highlights. This world-renowned spa is a real urbaine town, definitely worth a long walk, passing through its colonnades to try the waters of its numerous springs!
We'll start from Karlovy Vary and bike through the nature of the amazingly beautiful Ohre river valley. Our day leads us along a nicely built cycling trail through the Slavkov Forest nature preserve and the stunning Svatosske Skaly rock formations. Following the river we arrive in Loket with its stunning 14th-century castle. Next stop is the town of Sokolov with its noble chateau and town centre originating in the 13th century. Refreshments abound along the route, but the Kynsperk brewery or the coffee in Mostov's small chateau are highlights. Today's last stop and our overnight stay is the old imperial seat of Cheb. This old town with its rather German architecture and ancient castle tells many stories - starting with Barbarossa, continuing to Wallenstein and finally the search of a new future after WWII.
Today we finish off the last remaining part of the Eger river trail! Crossing the border we get to Germany (Bavaria) and along the former Iron curtain and then through lush countryside and sleepy small villages and small towns like Markleuthen or Röslau we get to the big holiday lake by Weissenstadt, which will be our last day overnight spot. From here i tis just a very short way to the actuall spring a little up in Fichtelgebirge (Smrčiny), the small hill range named after the neverending spruce tree forrest all over it. Another highlight just acros the Czech border will bet he town and castle of Hohenberg, the actuall „capital“ of the Germans who were pushed to leave Czechoslovakia after WWII. Also, those who would like to shorten the trip can take a local train all the way to Röslau (1 change).
Departure
Show dayThe last day is dedicated to exploring the area or just relaxing - the town is well worth it! For those leaving by plane we are happy to provide a transfer to Prague. The fully guided tours have it included!
Of course, you can save the loop to the river spring for today making it more relaxed, same as more nights in Weißenstadt!
Services and prices
Selfuguided tour with NO luggage transfer
| Price per person | 535 € |
Selfguided tour with luggage transfer
| 4 Persons | 635 € |
| 6 Persons | 575 € |
| 2 Persons | 795 € |
Fully guided tour
| Price per person | 1135 € |
Extras
| Single supplement surcharge | 190 € |
| Premium accommodation surcharge | 210 € |
| Premium single accommodation surcharge | 210 € |
| Solo rider surcharge | 220 € |
| Bike rental | 105 € (+15 € extra day) |
| Gravel bike rental | 140 € (+21 € extra day) |
| E-Bike rental | 210 € (+35 € extra day) |
| Premium E-bike rental | 300 € (+43 € extra day) |
| Bike insurance | 30 € |
| Bike lights | 10 € |
| Halfboard surcharge | 165 € |
| Premium halfboard surcharge | 210 € |
| Extra night in Prague | 67 - 172 € |
| Extra night in Weißenstadt | 40 - 100 € |
| Safe parking Prague | 19 € / day |
| Printed tour materials: description / description+maps | 10 / 30 € |
| Booking fee | 30 € / group |
| Booking fee tailormade tour/last minute booking | 100 € / group |
Transfers
| Transfer Prague-Weißenstadt 4+ pax | 280 € / group |
| Transfer Prague-Weißenstadt 1-3 pax | 190 € / group |
| Reverse direction surcharge | 90 € |
| Transfer Litoměřice - Prague 4+ pax | 95 € / group |
| Transfer Litoměřice - Prague 1-3 pax | 75 € / group |
We highly recommend
Our tips
| Tip 1 | Possible to run the tour both ways. If starting from Cheb, 50 EUR per person surcharge apply. |
Tour datesAny scheduled tour can be made private. Your group, your dates. Go Private
Fully guided terms
| 16. 05. 2027-22. 05. 2027 | Request now! |
| 15. 08. 2027-21. 08. 2027 | Request now! |
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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!
ReviewsWhat our customers say
11 Jun
Astrid Neuland
Tour Eger river trail
And here is another review from June 2026I’ve now done 6 tour with Lukas & Vitek and the @europebiketours team, and they continue to impress every single time.Our curated Eger River tour in the Spa Triangle region was absolutely fantastic.The cycling was stupendous, the weather was terrific, and the food and dining were amazing throughout.The hotels and accommodations were perfect, and ...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
- Practical bike ride and safety information
- Helmet, water bottle, pannier, bike repair kit (per room)
- Accommodation in selected hotels and pensions (city standard/premium)
- Breakfast on all days
- Online itinerary with day by day descriptions with altitude profiles, places to visit and local tips
- Official biking maps with highlighted routing
- Detailed tailor-made cycling maps (in pdf)
- 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!)
- 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
- Detailed cycling maps (on request)
- Program and detailed day-by-day description (online itinerary)
- Practical bike ride safety training
- Technical service on the route
- First aid service on the route
- Support vehicle
- Helmet, water bottle, pannier
- 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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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
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The Prague to Dresden 7 day self guided bike tour with Europe bike tours was absolutely excellent. The organisation was efficient, timely and well arranged. The bikes were very comfortable. The route was mostly flat, along dedicated cycle paths. The scenery was beautiful, mostly alongside the river and picturesque valleys. The hotels were excellent and right in the centre of each town. I wo...
Liz Martin
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The Prague to Dresden 7 day self guided bike tour with Europe bike tours was absolutely excellent. The organisation was efficient, timely and well arranged. The bikes were very comfortable. The route was mostly flat, along dedicated cycle paths. The scenery was beautiful, mostly alongside the river and picturesque valleys. The hotels were excellent and right in the centre of each town. I would unreservedly recommend Europe Bike Tours for the Prague to Dresden tour
