8-days / 7-nights / Guided or Self-guided
Czech Republic, Austria
8-days / 7 nights - 6 biking days
Guided group tour or Self-guided individual tour
Length 325-360 km / 195-215 miles, depends on route
Greenways is the name of the most beautiful bike trail, connecting Prague to Vienna. For the first part of the trail from Prague to Cesky Krumlov, you will travel by minibus or car. We leave Prague early in the morning in order to have sufficient time to explore the best-preserved medieval town in Europe, Cesky Krumlov.
During the following days, we will travel through the lands of the Trebon ponds, and through the woods on the border with Austria called Czech Canada. You will visit the Renaissance towns of Trebon and Telc and many others. The trail will take you through the vineyards of South Moravia, where you will lodge in the cultural centers of the region, Znojmo and Mikulov. The whole trip ends in Vienna. The program for the tour consists of a ride from Prague to Vienna and ends with a night in Vienna. As the tour does not include accommodation in Prague before the tour, We recommend that you purchase two or three extra nights in Prague before the beginning of the tour. That way you will have enough time to overcome jetlag and explore Prague. Some extra nights in Vienna will give you enough time to relax after six demanding days of biking.
Guided Group Tours use a support vehicle for parts of the route that may be too long for some riders. It always depends on the weather, your physical condition, preferences and on the overall fitness of the group or any other circumstances, whether you decide to take advantage of the support vehicle for the remainder of a given daily ride.
We wish you a pleasant trip!
01.04.2024 - 31.10.2024 |
A self Guided tour can start any day from 1st April till 31st October |
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18.05.2025 - 25.05.2025 | |
22.06.2025 - 29.06.2025 | |
20.07.2025 - 27.07.2025 | |
17.08.2025 - 24.08.2025 | |
14.09.2025 - 21.09.2025 |
Guaranteed departure |
Day 1 - Prague to Cesky Krumlov 185 km by a shuttleGuided Group tours usually start on the scheduled day at 9 a.m. Self-Guided tours and non-schedule tours start at the clients' request on any day from the beginning of April to the end of October. Suggestion |
Day 2 - Cesky Krumlov - Trebon, 53 km / 32 miles by bicycleOptional visit of the castle and garden in the morning. Route leads through the beautiful hilly landscape surrounding Cesky Krumlov. However, the closer you get to Trebon area, the flatter the landscape becomes. A scenic ride through a picturesque landscape ends in Trebon, also well-known as a major spa resort. In Trebon, you will check in to your hotel and you can visit the Schwarzenberg Tomb. In case you would like to relax in a spa, we can arrange a massage, whirlpool or other services at Trebon's wellness centre. We also recommend an evening walk around the Renaissance town. |
Day 3 - Trebon - Telc, 78 km /47 miles or Slavonice 55 km / 33 miles by bicycleOptional tour of Trebon chateau in the morning. The trail winds along many ponds and man-made lakes, so typical of this region, to Perslak, the most northern point of Austria. You will follow the border with Austria on the Greenways trail passing through Nova Bystrice, where you will have lunch. From Nova Bystrice the trail will take you through the forests of the National Park called Czech Canada. The day ends in Telc, a Renaissance town registered on the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List. Houses on the main square in Telc, with facades decorated with typically renaissance sgraffiti, form the best-preserved Renaissance square in the Czech Republic. It is extremely interesting to compare the differences between the towns of Trebon, Cesky Krumlov and Telc. It is possible to shorter the distance to 55 km / 33 miles. You will then cycle to Slavonice instead of Telc. If you would like to stay in Slavonice, let us know at the moment of booking the tour. |
Day 4 - Telc / Slavonice - Vranov-Bitov area, 54 km = 33 miles by bicycleOptional tour of Telc chateau in the morning. You will ride through several charming villages typical for this area of the country. We will cycle gently through the region of South Moravia. We will stay overnight in Vranov / Bitov area which is situated near a dam. |
Day 5 - Vranov-Bitov area - Znojmo, 32-38 km / 20-23 miles by bicycle, depends on routeYou will cycle on the Greenways trail following the river Dyje and the southern Czech border with Austria. This very beautiful trail leads through the national park of Dyje. Znojmo is the gateway to the region of South Moravia, a region of wine production. Check-in to Znojmo hotel, followed by a walk round the historical centre of Znojmo in the evening. |
Day 6 - Znojmo - Mikulov, 62-72 km / 37-43 miles by bicycle, depends on routeThis flatland region is a traditional vine-growing area and there are many wine cellars. Mikulov is a town with a rich history, a beautiful castle and an historical square. Check-in to Mikulov hotel in late afternoon, leisure time in the evening. |
Day 7 - Mikulov - Vienna, 45 km = 27 miles by bicycle and 50 km = 30 miles by car)You cross the border at the Mikulov border checkpoint, we spend the rest of the day in Austria. The ride in Austria is, to begin, very similar to the Czech section. There are vineyards, fields and small villages along the trail. The cycling part of the tour ends in Mistelbach (45 km) where you meet the driver who takes you directly to your hotel in Vienna. You can also meet the driver in Poysdorf (25 km). This has to be agreed in advance. The official tour programme ends with a check-in to your Vienna hotel. Important notice: For guided group tours the support vehicle with bikes and the tour leader leave Vienna on Day 7 in the early afternoon. Participants with flight tickets from Prague can travel by supporting vehicle to Prague for free. These bikers spend their last night in Prague. We will happily offer them other additional services in Prague, such as additional accommodation, a guided tour of Prague and other services. |
Day 8 - ViennaThe tour ends with breakfast in Vienna. Suggestion: Special offer: Possibility to book extra nights and extend the tour at any town where you stay overnight. Price on request. |
Tour Type | Accommodation Category | Luggage transportation | Room type | Price per person |
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Guided | standard | YES | double room | 1.550€ |
Guided | standard | YES | single room | 1.770€ |
Self guided | standard | NO | double room | 890€ |
Self guided | standard | YES | double room | 1.210€ |
Self guided | standard | YES | single room | 1.430€ |
Self guided | premium | NO | double room | 1.090€ |
Self guided | premium | YES | double room | 1.530€ |
Self guided | premium | YES | single room | 1.820€ |
Solo Traveller | standard | NO | single room | 1.390€ |
Solo Traveller | standard | YES | single room | 1.790€ |
Solo Traveller | premium | NO | single room | 1.590€ |
Solo Traveller | premium | YES | single room | 1.990€ |
What is included in the price
Additional charge
Optional
Touring Bike | E-BIKE | Road/Gravel Bike | Own Bike | |
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Bike type | Leader Fox – Point or Sumava | 4Ever Comfort Sport | Trek | |
Price per tour | 98€ | 210€ | 140€ | 30€ |
Bike | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | |
Helmet | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | |
Handle-bar bag | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | |
100% water-proof rear pannier | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | 10€ |
Lock | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | |
Repair kit | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | |
Bike transportation | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
New cycling water bottle | On request - free of charge | On request - free of charge | On request - free of charge | 5€ |
New helmet for a sale | 35€ | 35€ | 35€ | 35€ |
Example of the accommodation on the tour.
Exact hotels depend upon availability at the moment of booking.
PREMIUM - Cat A
Do you like comfort at a higher level? When choosing the PREMIUM category, we will provide accommodation in 4 * hotels or the best accommodation for cyclists. Accommodation is with a buffet breakfast.
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Cesky Krumlov - Gold
Trebon - Zlatá Hvězda
Telc - U Hrabenky
Vranov - Jelen
Znojmo - Lahofer
Mikulov - Galant
Vienna - Anatol
STANDARD - Cat B
When choosing the STANDARD category, we will arrange accommodation for you in 3 * hotels or B&B. Accommodation is with a buffet breakfast.
Cesky Krumlov - Familia
Trebon - Myslivna
Telc - Anton
Vranov - Jelen
Znojmo - Solnice
Mikulov - Maroli
Vienna – Pharmador
Read what the participants of Ave cycling tours think about their experience.
From one beautiful city to another with delightful smaller towns in between each offering something different to enjoy and experience. We loved the more challenging terrain of this tour with some short steep climbs and longer more gentle hills. It's very satisfying to have your heart rate up and enjoy the views!
Catherine, Australia, Prague to Vienna Self Guided, 2023
Such a well-planned holiday - every aspect of the planning had been thought of. Excellent directions, full of detail, and an equally good choice of hotels. The cycling was fun, and the bike/equipment provided was top quality. Thank you!
Melinda, USA, Prague to Vienna Self Guided, 2023
Hi Vlastimil,
I just wanted to let you know that we're having such a wonderful time. My husband and I have done many bike trips in Europe, but these are definitely (or, as we say in the US, "hands-down") the BEST bikes we've ever had on a tour! The GPS also makes navigating so simple, so we can focus on the scenery (beautiful!) rather than reading maps. Everything has exceeded our expectations so far - thank you so much for putting together such a fantastic tour for us!
Best,
Karen and Mike, USA, Prague to Vienna Self Guided
Hi Vlastimil,
We enjoyed our tour very much. Few small things below I hope you find useful.
Thank you both for being so approachable even though we were on self-guided tour. This made a big difference.
Hotels generally met expectations, with notably lovely surprises in Vranov and Cesky Krumlov. Disappointed no proper shower in Vienna.
Maps were very good in what gave and interesting sites and stops and alt routes marked which we enjoyed very much. Good length and difficulty and balance across the week. Great countryside and interesting history to follow during the tour.
Could have done with a few more inset town center maps showing food or grocery or sightseeing where not on map line and also web sites to check opening times. Phone limited use when can't speak language. Remove if closed. Was only a real problem on the last day.
Etrex 10 worked very well most of the time and essential given signage not always present at decision points. In a few places found track 100 m or so out from the ground but that could easily be corrected.
Bikes excellent. Well maintained and good equipment. A velcro seal on the map case on the front bag would have been useful to keep the rain out.
Thanks also for the bottle and reflectors.
Would recommend if asked.
Best wishes Martin and Becky, Self-Guided, Prague to Vienna
This was a very enjoyable tour, meeting in Prague, but cycling from Cesky Krumlov along the Czech/ Austrian border, and then being transported into Vienna. It was quite hilly, but our group were all experienced cyclists who could manage the terrain. I knew I couldn’t, but was fine with the ebike. There were some off-road/gravel sections, but also a lot of tarmac cycle paths, some quiet roads and only a few busier roads. The guide was excellent, and we had a support van who provided water, fruit and snacks at various points... Most of the overnight stops were in pretty towns, with some castles etc to visit if you wished.
[I]Frances, Guided Group tour Prague to Vienna/I]
Just wishing you and Henry and families a very "Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe 2020"
We had such a wonderful time on your bike ride and will have lots of happy memories, even those "little hills!!". We are all back safe and sound and back into riding. The weather here is a lot more than when we left you.
Thank you once again and all the very best to all of you
Linda and Kevin (The Aussie 7), Private Guided Group tour Prague to Vienna
Hi Vlastimil: this is our 5th self guided cycle trip. Here is our feedback:
Directional support: best ever. GPS was spot on, routes programmed perfectly. Daily map guide made it impossible to get lost. Paper instructions were last component and came in handy for places of interest.
We didn’t find any of the routes challenging in terms of steepness. We loved the variety of landscapes and places we visited.
Safety: you did a great job keeping us on low impact roads. Maybe only the second day was there a busy road way leaving dam area.
Accommodations: all totally acceptable.
Bikes: The bikes were tough enough to handle any type of road surface we encountered. Front suspension was good. Very stable but still enough gears to get us up 12% grade. Shift components were acceptable. Note to ourselves: we should have brought rear mirrors to see cars.
Car courtesy: all very good and only one incident of rudeness coming into Vranov.
Distance: perfect for us and really needed the extra days ride from Prague to Cesky K. to get us ready.
All in all, a very enjoyable trip.
Ellen and Patrick, USA, Self-guided Prague to Vienna
We’re a bit tardy in returning our survey about our experience, but finally here it is (see attachment). Overall we really enjoyed ourselves and the Czech countryside. It was a wonderful way to visit the little villages and towns.
Everything was very well organized on your part…the bags were always delivered correctly and the hotel choices were probably the best it gets in some of the smaller places. Locations were always convenient. Our only real issue with the hotels had to do with the heat wave, which wasn’t under your control. The transportation from Vilshofen to Prague, as well as to Vienna after the completion of our trip were reliable. The bikes seemed to function very well.
So thank you for arranging our itinerary. We have a great memory of the Czech and Austrian region and are having fun telling our friends about it.
All the best,
Kathryn and Chris, , USA, Self-guided Prague to Vienna
It all went very well - the bags were all waiting for us at the hotel each day and the accommodation was fine. The weather was great with lots of sun apart from the last day which threatened rain (and forecasted thunderstorms) but didn't!
It was a great route choice - the old towns we were based in were very interesting to walk around. (We also managed to find a very nice Lido just outside Znojmo which is worth mentioning for an end of day relaxing swim). By the way the GPS routes and map booklet was excellent - didn't ever feel we were lost.
Hugh & Debbi, Self Guided Prague to Vienna
The route links together a number of well preserved Czech towns in Bohemia and Moravia, each overnight stop has an interesting town to look around. The route is undulating on most days. the biggest day is c 80K and 1200m of ascent - a big cycling day for most leisure cyclists. The shorter days by distance also are demanding in terms of ascent. The only exception is day 5 - mostly flat !! The majority of the route is on well surfaced very low traffic minor roads and cycle paths, but with some more uneven tracks and genuine off-road paths. Some but not all of the off-road sections can be avoided by taking the alternative routes offered. There are no major towns along the way, all of the cycling is through open countryside, forests , alongside rivers and lakes and through small villages.
A GPS tracker is provided for navigation, with all of the routes and alternatives programmed. Instructions are provided and it is easy enough to use, but anyone unfamiliar with the set gadgets should make sure they know how to use it - it will be needed since navigating using the supplied maps and written directions would be slow and difficult in parts. AVE tours collected us bang on time at beginning and end, and with one exception the luggage was at the next hotel before 4 pm.
Bikes and equipment were good. All the hotels used are good, varying from large and modern to smaller , older places. The GPS directs you to the hotel doorstep in each destination. We are from the UK - English is not the main second language in many of the places en route - German is far more likely to be understood.
Definitely recommended to cyclists regularly cycling 60 - 70k over seriously undulating routes.
Ian Prague to Vienna Self Guided
We wanted to let you know that we thoroughly enjoyed our experience on the Greenways Trail. Thank you for your excellent organization.
Our only complaint is that you were not able to turn off the strong headwind on the last day, slowing our progress to Mistelbach 😊.
Here is a link to some of our photos.
Cheers,
Lyse & Bob, Prague to Vienna Self Guided
Thanks so much for taking care of everything. It was comforting knowing you had arraigned it all. Milada & Jindrich(Henry) made it interesting, inspirational, educational and fun.
Chris. Prague to Vienna Guided Group
Thank you very much for arranging our tour so quickly... Both Warren and I look forward to our ride after hearing many good things from our son and his wife who did the same tour with you several years ago, only they towed a chariot behind the bike carrying an 11 month old baby! They both have fond memories of the trip and speak very highly of your organization.
Liz
This is my second bike tour with AVE TRAVEL and I so look forward to the next one.
Vlasta and his team take the time and effort to care for every detail along the route, ensuring that all guests are well taken care of and enjoying their rides are safe. The guides know the country and the history of the area you are riding in, so you are always learning.
The guides are friendly, client-focused and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend the tours!
Astrid, Canada, Prague to Vienna Guided Group
We are ready to book our biking trip with AVE in june 2017, The Unesco-tour with extra days.
We are requesting your services because we have now used four different biking companies organising our trips the last four years - in your country, Ireland, from Vienna to Budapest and another trip in Tsjekkia. AVE is the best biking organizer we have encountered so far! Best regards
Øyvind Glosvik and Marta Strandos, Norway
Alex arrived back in New Zealand and was very happy with the tour. In his words "some of the best cycling I have ever enjoyed ...anywhere in the world."That is a very impressive complement coming from someone with his international cycling experience and New Zealand cycling knowledge.
We also received some excellent comments about how successful was the tour and how wonderful were the guides and the driver. I like to thank you for all your efforts pre and during the tour.Please also pass on my thanks to your team for an excellent work.
Uzi, Tailor made Prague to Vienna Guided Group tour
Please visit John's Basically Boring Bicycling Blog about the Tailor made Prague to Vienna Guided Group tour
The tour was very nice. We enjoyed the company of the guides. We certainly noticed that many of the hotels were an upgrade from our previous time. I think perhaps the hills have grown higher as well!!
Thank you for the many favors you have done for us. We will continue to recommend AVE. Regards
Ursula & Larry, Prague to Vienna Guided Group
I want to say thank you for this excellent travel that we did last week between Cesky Krumlov and Vienna. All was perfect: hotels very nice and with good situations in the towns (nice towns to visit). The way by bicycle was sometimes difficult for me but at the end it was possible! Thank for all and have a good summer.
Catherine, Prague to Vienna Self Guided
We were traveling on a self-guided cycle tour from Prague to Vienna and my husband fell off his bike and broke his clavicle. Partners AVE tours were amazing. They picked up our bikes from a remote town and our luggage and took them to our previous hotel. Each day they checked on my husband's progress and canceled hotels. When he was well enough they organized our transfer to Vienna in under 2 hours and booked hotels for us in Vienna. The tour before the accident was excellent. The GPS was fantastic.
Jenny, Self Guided, Prague to Vienna
You organized a self-guided trip for my wife and I and another couple in 2013, from Prague to Vienna. We recently spent some time with our friends and all of us agreed that it was one of our best trips together. Thank you again. The reason I am writing is to ask if you ever organize any cycling trips in France. I'm guessing not (I'm on your website as I write this) but I wanted to ask simply because we felt so well taken care of by AVE.
Gary, Prague to Vienna Self Guided
Pavel, Henri and Martin were all wonderful. I felt like I was in good hand the entire time. All where friendly and considerate of my needs. They made the trip a success for me :) . I will recommend the tour to my friend for sure.
Cyndi, USA, Prague to Vienna Guided Group
I would like to let you know how happy I was with this tour. The route was great. More importantly, I was very happy with the guides and driver (ie Martin, Henry & Pavel). Sometimes, on tours, it feels like the guides are rushing through the day just to drop the guests at the hotel. I never felt like this on this tour. All three of them were always friendly and seemed to be enjoying themselves. All of them went out of their way to make us happy and did a great job of making sure no one got lost. It really makes a difference to have great guides/drivers. Those three are super! They all did a great job. If all of your tours are like this one, I would be happy to book again.
Thanks again!
Joanne, Canada, Prague to Vienna Guided Group
This was our 3rd European bike trip. This was the best organized. Milan and Henry knew their route, the hotels, timing, resources - superb team. Milan does excellent job of explaining the history and holding the group together. We felt very well supported. Thank you.
Robin, Canada, Prague Vienna, Guided Group
We just returned to the US - we continued the vacation to Rome and a cruise to Italy, Greece and Turkey. Even throughout the latter part of the trip, the folks could not stop talking about how great the the first part was. Everyone loved the the Czech Republic and the people we met and interacted with. You did a fantastic job of making it happen for us. The lodging was excellent at every stop. The attendants in the Bishop's House were especially accommodating. The transfers were always on time. You did an excellent job with the reservations.
The bike trip was everything we could ask for - and more. Our guide, Milada, was the best - her patience in dealing with our diverse group was exemplary, as was her knowledge of the areas we visited. Jindrich, the driver, was super - his hard work and dedication to the job made the trip flow smoothly from start to finish. I don't think we could have had a better team than Milada and Jindrich - they worked well together and made the trip even more memorable for us.
Everyone in our group would not hesitate to recommend you and your company for any future cycling trips or just plain tours of the the Czech Republic. You and your colleagues made an impression on us the will last forever.
Thank you very much,
Roy, USA, Tailor made tour Group Guided
You can read experience of our client Rafael who published the article "República Tcheca - De Praga até Viena através do Greenways Trail".
Rafael, Brasil, Prague Vienna, Self Guided
Tour Leader Milada was excellent, patient gave clear instruction and answered all questions completely. Mechanic support Henry was patient and competent. Thank you for a nice great time we will remember for a long time.
Kenneth and Matilda, USA, Prague to Vienna, Guided Group
Hi! Another fantastic trip, everything went great, even better than last year! I liked the hotels better, and the routes were more challenging, which was great. Thank you for planning it so wonderfully!
Carl USA, Prague - Vienna Self Guided
I am writing to tell you how much we enjoyed our trip. We really appreciate all of your extra effort to make it a success. I would highly recommend AVE to anyone who asked.
Bicycles - The bicycles were fabulous and much better than I ever expected. I have one minor suggestion. For some older riders, a little less air in the front shocks would lessen upper body discomfort from arthritis. It wasn't a problem for me, as I kept them locked out.
Shortcuts - I mention this only because we enjoyed the Czech countryside so much. We took alternate routes between Znojmo/Mikulov and Mikulov/Mistlebach, in part to shorten the day but as importantly to stay out of the forest. It was so easy, and pleasurable. For your less adventurous self-guided clients, having an alternate route already pre-programmed into the GPS might be nice. ...
Gary W. Dunn, USA, Prague Vienna, Self Guided
Stunning sites and interesting cycling paths. We would not have made it without the GPS trekker. Bikes were excellent!
Jane, USA, Prague Vienna, Self Guided
The trip has been wonderful and all accommodation has been very good. The best was Solnice - these are great people with a very nice place.
Thanks for the excellent arrangements.
Murray Prague Vienna Self Guided
We had a fabulous time - certainly a great adventure + holiday to remember. Looking forward to planning next cycling holiday. Czech is extremely beautiful + we felt very welcomed. Thank you.
Alan and Julie Thomas, Australia, Prague - Vienna
We have been home for a few weeks and want to thank you for organizing a very good bike tour, Milada for an excellent job of guiding, and our driver Henry, for looking after us so well. You have chosen a lovely route through your beautiful country. If all goes as planned we will book directly with AVE for another Czech tour next year. Regards
Ursula, Canada. Prague Vienna
I had a great time on the cycling trip from Prague to Vienna.Vlasta, Vojta and Jindrich took such good care of me and made me feel very welcome in each place I stayed. The accommodations were great, food was excellent, and I had no troubles with my bike.
Thank you again for all the arrangements and working out our requests.
Anh Vo Nguyen, Prague Vienna, Guided Tour
After the first day when we rode up Klet mountain at Český Krumlov we did not know what we got ourselves into. Vlastimil and Vojta, you really motivated us and believed we could do it. Jindrich, you did an excellent job of taking care of us, taking care of our luggage, refilling our water bottles, and providing us with snacks. Thank you so much for everything you did. You made our bicycle holiday a very enjoyable experience.
It was really nice meeting all of you and we fondly look at the pictures and reminisce about the big hills, fast down hills, and long days of riding. We are even thinking about another bicycle trip.
Margaret and Dale Kristof, Canada, Prague-Vienna, Guided Group
Overall the holiday was a really great experience. Everything was very well organized: the bikes, the rooms, the itinerary for the cycling. The guides were superb and were the one factor which made the trip really enjoyable as they had tremendous patience and were professional and kind to everyone... This meant there was no stress involved for us as the clients, so they are to be highly commended.
Based on my experience I would definitely be interested in going on another cycling holiday in the future.
Many thanks for everything
Eileen, Prague Vienna, Guided Group