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Trip Itinerary
Enjoy a self-guided cycling tour from Plzeň through western Bohemia, with quiet country roads to castles, monasteries, and spa towns.
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Where to Arrive
Airport:
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Pick-up location:
Spa Beerland at The Golden Lamb
Pick-up time:
11:00 AM
Where to Depart
Airport:
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Drop-off location:
Spa Beerland at The Golden Lamb
Drop-off time:
11:00 AM
Additional Arrival Information
We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your Czech Republic Self-Guided bike tour, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays. We recommend that you fly into Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG). From the airport, you can take the bus to Hlavnà Nádražà Train Station. There are direct trains to Plzeň (Pilsen); it is approximately a two-and-a-half-hour train ride and tickets cost between $5-15. You will need to taxi from the Plzeň train station to the hotel. Private shuttles with Daytrip and taxis are available for pick up at the airport and should be scheduled ahead of time ($100-120). They will be able to take you directly to your hotel.
Your Trek Travel host will meet you at Spa Beerland at The Golden Lamb at 11:00 AM on the first day of the trip. Depending on the number of guests booked for your departure date, it is possible we will ask you to shift your meeting time by approximately 30 minutes. Please have your riding gear readily accessible to avoid having to unpack your luggage. After a brief trip overview, you may change into your cycling gear where you will then be fitted to your Trek bike ensuring you will be comfortable for the week. Following a safety talk and a review of the details of the route, head out on a self-guided warm-up ride along the roads of the Bohemia.
If you will be late for the meeting or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your Trek Travel host. If you cannot reach them, please call our hotel, Spa Beerland at The Golden Lamb (+420 607 227 227) and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details.
Additional Departure Information
Your Trek Travel host will meet you at Spa Beerland at The Golden Lamb at 11:00 AM to take your bike and equipment and say farewell before your departure. For onward travel to Prague, we recommend taking the train from the Plzeň Train Station. Please allow adequate connection time for any ongoing travel to accommodate possible traffic delays.
Discover Bohemian countryside villages as you ride to Chrast
Overview
Dobrý den! Welcome to Plzeň (Pilsen)! After meeting your Trek Travel host and getting fit on your bike, ease into your adventure with a scenic ride on a former rail line turned cycling path. You'll pass by the legendary Pilsner Urquell brewery—founded in 1842—where you can elect to stop for a tour before continuing to the forested edge of the city and into the quiet village of Chrast. Take in views of the Ejpovice Dam and stop for a refreshment at the Pod Lipou brewery, a local favorite. Return to Plzeň at your own pace, and enjoy dinner in one of the many restaurants clustered around Republic Square.
Hotel
Spa Beerland at The Golden Lamb
Highlight of the Day
Plzeň Old Town Republic Square
Ride rolling countryside and visit a local brewery before ending in Plzeň’s Republic Square, framed by Gothic and Renaissance facades.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Plzeň to Chrast Countryside - Approximately 20 mi | 32 km and 872 ft | 265 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT RIDE:
Plzeň to Chrast Countryside - Approximately 17 mi | 27 km and 598 ft | 182 m
Ride in beautiful wooded areas to the historical hunting lodge, Kozel Castle
Overview
After a delicious breakfast and a relaxed coffee, set out from Plzeň and follow a mix of quiet countryside roads and scenic bike paths through the rolling hills of southern Bohemia. Your ride leads to Kozel Castle, an elegant Neoclassical hunting lodge built in 1789. Framed by landscaped gardens and forest, it offers a picturesque spot to pause and explore. You can enjoy lunch at the charming tearoom restaurant just below the castle, or in one of the nearby villages before pedaling back to the city. This evening, use the curated recommendations in your Ride with GPS app to choose the perfect spot for dinner in town.
Hotel
Spa Beerland at The Golden Lamb
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Kozel Castle Historic Hunting Lodge
Ride to Kozel Castle, a 1789 aristocratic hunting lodge, then savor local fare at the historic tearoom beside the estate.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE
Plzeň to Kozel Castle and Return - Approximately 24 mi | 38 km and 1,087 ft | 331 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT OPTION:
Plzeň to Stary and Return - Approximately 16 mi | 25 km and 558 ft | 170 m
Ride Option 3
AVID OPTION:
Plzeň to Kozel Castle Loop - Approximately 39 mi | 57 km and 1,946 ft | 593 m
Experience Europen spas by bike and by train in Mariánské Lázně
Overview
This morning, roll your bike aboard a Czech train—a common local practice made easy with dedicated spaces for bicycles. Today you’re bound for Mariánské Lázně, a UNESCO World Heritage–listed 19th-century spa town tucked in the tranquil Slavkov Forest. Before beginning your ride, stroll beneath the ornate cast-iron colonnade and sample mineral-rich spring waters long believed to hold healing properties. Linger over coffee at a charming café then pedal back to Plzeň on a scenic route that winds through forested hills, quaint hamlets, and patchwork farmland. End your day with a refreshing pint on the town square, taking in the rhythm of local life.
Hotel
Spa Beerland at The Golden Lamb
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Mariánské Lázně
Experience the golden era of European spa culture in Mariánské Lázně, a forest retreat once favored by Chopin and Goethe.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Train Route from Mariánské Lázně to Plzeň - Approximately 47 mi | 75 km and 2,756 ft | 840 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT OPTION:
Train Route from Stribo to Plzeň - Approximately 28 mi | 45 km and 1,483 ft | 452 m
Explore the wonders of Baroque architecture in Plasy
Overview
Cycle north through open fields and charming villages to reach Plasy, home to a grand Baroque monastery founded in 1144 and later reimagined by celebrated architect Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel. Explore its ornate halls and unique architectural details before stopping at Pivovar Plasy, the on-site brewery housed in the former stables. Avid riders can extend the day to ManÄ›tÃn, a picturesque town famed for its perfectly symmetrical square, Baroque statues, and 18th-century château, before returning to Plzeň. Celebrate your final night with an evening out in the historic center, perhaps toasting your week at a favorite local restaurant.
Hotel
Spa Beerland at The Golden Lamb
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Plasy Monastery
Visit the grand Baroque Plasy Monastery, redesigned by Santini-Aichel, and toast with a beer brewed on its historic grounds.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Plzeň to Plasy Loop - Approximately 40 miles | 64 km and 2,873 ft | 875 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT OPTION:
Plzeň to Tremosna Loop - Approximately 24 miles | 37 km and 1,388 ft | 423 m
Ride Option 3
AVID OPTION:
Plzeň to Plasy and Manetin Loop - Approximately 55 miles | 88 km and 3,818 ft | 1,163 m
A peaceful farewell cruise around Bolevec Lakes
Overview
Enjoy a final tranquil loop around the Bolevec Lakes, a cluster of freshwater reservoirs and wooded walking paths just north of the city. Head out early to savor the calm trails, soft morning light, and a coffee overlooking Kamenný Lake. It’s an ideal way to close out your self-guided adventure. Your Trek Travel host will meet you at Spa Beerland at The Golden Lamb at 11:00 AM to collect your bike and equipment, share a warm farewell, and send you off for your departure and onward travels.
Hotel
Spa Beerland at The Golden Lamb
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Bolevec Lake Trail
Follow the lakeside trails of the Bolevec Lakes, where sunrise light and calm waters create a peaceful finale to your Czech escape.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Bolevec Lakes Loop - Approximately 10 miles | 16 km and 538 ft | 164 m
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Road: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 25 mi (40 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).
Gravel: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 20 mi (35 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).
Hiking: 1-3 hours of hiking. Up to 5 mi (8 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).
Road: 2-4 hours of riding. 20-35 mi (35-60 km). Up to 2,500 ft (750 m).
Gravel: 2-4 hours of riding. 15-30 mi (25-45 km). Up to 2,000 ft (300 m).
Hiking: 2-4 hours of hiking. 4-8 mi (6-12 km). Up to 1,500 ft (450 m).
Road: 3-5 hours of riding. 25-55 mi (40-85 km). Up to 4,500 ft (1,500 m).
Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 20-40 mi (35-60 km). Up to 3,000 ft (900 m).
Hiking: 3-5 hours of hiking. 6-10 mi (9-16 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).
Road: 4+ hours of riding. 40-70 mi (60-110 km). Up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).
Gravel: 4+ hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).
Hiking: 4+ hours of hiking. 7-15 mi (11-24 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).
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