Trails of the Czech Republic(self-guided)
This superb self-guided walk takes you into the diverse landscapes of Bohemia in the south of the Czech Republic where you’ll get off the beaten track and encounter historical villages, magical fairytale castles, magnificent medieval churches and monasteries as well as some of Europe’s most picturesque countryside. You will walk along the intricate network of pathways known as the Czech Greenways. This web of trails dates back over 100 years and connects walkers to the cultural heritage and natural beauty of this stunning country. As you crisscross colourful pastoral fields and vineyards and meander in and out of tiny villages you’ll discover places that for decades were hidden behind the Iron Curtain. This trip is perfect for recreational walkers looking to explore a unique part of Eastern Europe.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive Breclav train station and transfer to hotel in Valtice. |
| 2 | Explore the baroque Valtice Chateau. Walk through fields, vineyards and forest to Lednice and explore the Gothic Revival Chateau of Lednice. Transfer to Mikulov (11km). |
| 3 | Walk along the Palava Hills through the ruins of Divci Hrady (Maiden's Castle). Continue to the ruins of Sirotci Hradek (Orphan Castle) and climb Tabulova Hill. Descend through vineyards to castle town of Mikulov (10km). |
| 4 | Transfer to Cizov. Explore Podyji National Park. Walk to Austrian village of Hardegg. Explore baroque chateau in Vronov. Transfer to Tek. |
| 5 | Train to Slavonice. Hike to castle of Landsteyn. Transfer to Nova Bystrice. Take narrow gauge railway to Jindrichuv Hradec. |
| 6 | Visit the historic town and castle of Jindrichuv Hradec. Continue to Bohemia Lake District and visit medieval city of Trebon. Walk to Kojakovice, then transfer to Cesky Krumlov (14km). |
| 7 | Transfer to Zlata Koruna and explore the monastery. Walk over Klet, the highest peak of the Blansky Forest. Hike back to Cesky Krumlov (16km). |
| 8 | Transfer by local bus to Prague where trip ends. |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
8 days |
Trip Code |
PETC |
Activities |
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| Walking (Moderate) | |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 2 people | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 15 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Czech Republic | |
Start City |
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| Breclav train station | |
End City |
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| Prague | |
