The daily stages are flat to hilly, with some climbs of up to 500 m per day.

This day is yours to explore České Budějovice, the capital of the Bohemian South. Take time to climb the Black Tower, walk across the enormous Přemysl Otakar II Square or simply sample the local Budvar beer (yes, this is the home of the one and only original Budvar!).

Today’s route takes you through a landscape with numerous lakes and ponds and past the legendary birthplace of the Hussite warlord Jan Žižka in the cozy town of Borovany. Today’s destination is Nové Hrady, a small but picturesque town with a castle, chateau and monastery. While you’re there, be sure to plan some time to explore the beautiful Tercino udoli, a magnificent 18th-century landscape park!

Today you will encounter the border and the history of the Iron Curtain! It zigzags across the Czech-Austrian border and reveals countless remote natural beauties and forgotten villages. The castle in Litschau, the majestic castle in Landstejn and finally the great Renaissance beauty – the town of Slavonice – are among today’s highlights. In between, countless ponds and bunkers line your path.

First you use the disused railway line to get to Austria and then meander through lovely villages like Neugiers and Drossendorf. Finally, you will end up back on the Czech side of the border in the small sleepy town of Vranov, which is dominated by a magnificent castle.

Today you will combine the charming nature of the Podyji/Thayatal National Park with its wealth of small villages such as Hardegg, monuments from the Second World War and remains of the Iron Curtain. Afterwards, you will pass through lush vineyards to the beautiful Znojmo. Relax with a good glass of local wine and enjoy the view.

You cross the border, cycle through the sleepy town of Hardres, which is home to the longest cellar lane in Austria, and on to the castle in Jaroslavice. At the end of the day, you will arrive in the tiny spa town of Laa, from whose local castle tower you have a good view of the surrounding area!

Today we enter the country of a family that has shaped the history of the region for over 8 centuries – the Liechtensteins! The lively town of Mikulov, wine palaces like Valtice, numerous summer houses in the forest and numerous ponds and vineyards await you. At the simple but moving memorial to the victims of the Iron Curtain, you will have time to pause before cycling to today’s destination, Berclav.

As the total distance would be over 100 km, today we only cycle to Marchegg, a historic town in Austria directly on the Morava River, which forms the Slovak-Austrian border. From Marchegg, a transfer will take you to Bratislava, the Slovak capital, which is a refreshingly lively final destination after a long bike ride!

Individual departure or extension in Bratislava. We recommend that you take the time to visit this magnificent city. The Slovakian capital has a tiny city center full of picturesque places and buildings, and the castle is worth visiting.