Cycling the Bohemian Paradise
Cycling the Bohemian Paradise
Cycling the Bohemian Paradise
8 Days Starting and ending in 506 01 Jicin-Jicín 1, Czechia
Visiting: Jicin, Sobotka, Hrubá Skála, Malá Skála
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Tour code:
669
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
12-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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From:
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$1038
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NB: Prices correct on 17-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Cycling the Bohemian Paradise is an excellent opportunity to spend your holiday discovering unspoiled nature and rich history, hidden in the very heart of Europe. The Bohemian Paradise is a picturesque region 90 km north of Prague (the Czech Republic’s capital). Combining unique nature, sandstone rock cities, spectacular landscapes, remarkable historical sights, and rural architecture, the area is included in UNESCO’s list of Geo-parks. The tour will take you through the narrow corridors of “rock cities”, exciting rock labyrinths, and splendid viewpoints. You will have the opportunity to explore waterfalls, stunning rock phenomena, ancient ruins, and castles like Trosky castle – the symbol of the Bohemian Paradise and one of the most incredible places to visit in the Czech Republic.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Jicin
Location: Jicin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel reStart or similar
Meals Included: No Meals
If you arrive during the day, you will have time to explore the picturesque Renaissance town of Jičín, one of the prettiest towns in the Czech Republic and the gateway to Bohemian Paradise. Sightseeing opportunities include a chance to visit the Baroque chateau and museum and one of the most beautiful buildings in Jicin, the Hall of Three Emperors. There’s also a chance to explore the historical centre and Wallenstein square and take a walk to the Valdická Gate (a three-storey tower from the late Gothic period), which provides the backdrop for the classic silhouette of the town and excellent views of Jicin. Additional places of interest include the Church of St. James the Elder standing next to the Baroque chateau and Valdicka gate.
Day 2 : Tour Around Jičín | 37Km
Location: Jicin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel reStart or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is your first cycling day. After leaving Jičín, you will ascend to the Veliš volcanic hill with a chapel. You will ride around ponds, in the forest and through the countryside to another conical basalt peak with a chapel Zebín. Discover Wallenstein summer house (which is one of the most exciting landmarks of the Jičín region) and return to Jičín. Depending on your timing, you will have some time left to finish exploring the picturesque Renaissance town of Jičín, one of the prettiest towns in the Czech Republic and the gateway to Bohemian Paradise.
Cycling for the day: 37 km, ↑600 m ↓600 m
Day 3 : Jičín - Sobotka | 23 Km
Location: Jicin, Sobotka
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Pošta Sobotka or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your first stop today is in Prachovské skály rocks. The beginning of the sandstone formations dates back to the Mesozoic era when the whole territory was flooded. Millions of years later, the region was pushed up by the effects of tectonic powers, the flood shrank back, and the seabed split into separate blocks. After a brief walking tour, you will continue cycling through some old castle remains and authentic villages to Sobotka. You could visit Humprecht – Baroque hunters‘ chateau from the 17th century in this small old town.
Cycling for the day: 23 km
Day 4 : Tour Around Sobotka | 26Km
Location: Sobotka
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Pošta Sobotka or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your first stop would be in an authentic village with timbered cottages. You will continue through a beautiful valley with streams, a pond and a pleasant path between the surrounding rocks. The valley is ending in front of the medieval Kost Castle, the best-preserved Gothic castle in Bohemia, built at the end of the 14th century on a sandstone rock formation. You can take a guided tour of the castle. The next site to visit is Valečov rock castle ruins from the 15th century. After a short cycling section, you will reach another rock castle with a great view. Your route is continuing by rural countryside. The route back to Sobotka is leading through a rock gate.
Cycling for the day: 47 km, ↑610 m ↓610 m
Day 5 : Sobotka To Hrubá Skála | 26Km
Location: Sobotka, Hrubá Skála
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Hrubá Skála or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you are riding on a winding route through beautiful valleys with ponds and old stone bridges, entering Podtrosecké Údolí valley, where in the 16th-century locals built a system of ponds, preserved until the present day. Passing the valley, you will go up to Trosky castle, a symbol of the Bohemian Paradise. It was built in the 14th century between two volcanic rock massifs, with towers located on each hill. The higher tower is called The Maiden, and the lower and more robust is named The Old Woman. Thanks to its defensive stone wall and advantageous strategic position the castle stood well against all military attacks. Since the Thirty Years War the castle has become desolate. Finally, you ascend to your castle hotel in Hrubá Skála located on a rock cliff.
Depending on your arrival time, you can explore on foot a local rock town, consisting of about 400 sandstone towers, some of which are 60 meters high (380 meters above sea level). The trail leads you through the Mouse Hole rock passage and passes by the cave named Adam’s Bed. You will then reach a spectacular viewpoint called Mariánská vyhlídka which opens the most beautiful views of Bohemian Paradise.
Cycling for the day: 26 km, ↑420m ↓370m
Optional walking route: 2 km on foot, 1 hour, ↑100m, ↓100m
Day 6 : Hrubá Skála - Malá Skála | 33 Km
Location: Hrubá Skála, Malá Skála
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Skála or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your cycling route starts around Hrubá Skála rock city. Soon you are riding down to Turnov (one of the two bigger towns in the region). Later you reach the Neo-Gothic castle Sychrov with an extensive collection of French portraits and English parks. After the tour, you would ride through the Czech countryside from village to village and come to Frydštejn castle. Now you have a short descent to Malá Skála, where your hotel is. If you are not too tired, you could walk up to another castle and enjoy the Jizera valley viewpoint.
Cycling for the day: 33 km, ↑400 m, ↓500 m
Day 7 : Malá Skála - Jičín | 40 Km
Location: Malá Skála, Jicin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel reStart or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
From your hotel, you are cycling to Suché Skály (Dry Rocks) – a narrow rock massive from hard sandstone, lifted by the Alpine-Carpathian folding. You are riding to Rotštejn ruins, reaching your next stop, a less known lookout tower. The route is continuing around the highest peak in the region, through many villages to Jinolice ponds and finishing the fairy town of Jičín.
Cycling for the day: 40 km, ↑670 m, ↓630 m
Day 8 : Departure
Location: Jicin
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departure on your own after breakfast.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation for 7 nights in hand-picked hotels as listed in the itinerary
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Meals
7 Breakfasts
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Daily luggage transport to next hotel of 1 piece of up to 25 kg per person
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Detailed pre-departure holiday information pack
Including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions and road notes; maps with daily routes and optional hikes marked
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Bike rental
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24/7 phone assistance by our local office/representative
What's Not Included
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Airfare and connecting land transfers
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Lunches, dinners, drinks and snacks
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Travel insurance
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Personal expenses
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Castles & museum entrance fees: approximately £15 per person (total for all locations)
Check out our Q&As
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Difficulty and terrain
The daily cycling distances range between 23 and 40 km, with a maximum daily elevation gain of 670 m. The cycling goes mostly on secondary asphalt routes with limited traffic or designated cycling lanes, so you will not be bothered by passing cars too much during the tour. We will provide you with detailed road notes and maps, and you can call our 24/7 local assistance phone number anytime. More detailed info on route navigation will be included in your holiday information pack.
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When to go
This trip is available from April until October. The weather is best in June – September, and most stable in September. As July and August are the busiest months, we advise you to book a departure in this period as early as possible. Prague can become overcrowded in the summer months. The flexibility of self guided holidays means that there are no fixed dates and you can start your holiday on any date in the season.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes we can, please contact us for details
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
A supplement applies to members of a group who require a single room This holiday is available for solo travellers; a supplement will be charged as accommodation and luggage transfer costs are not shared (we never mix and match – solo travellers will be accommodated in single rooms)
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
This will be provided on all documentation
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, international flights are not included
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Natural Adventure was founded by people who love hiking and cycling in wild and wonderful places. Places that we want to keep that way. Responsible tourism has, therefore, been at the heart of what we do since the get go.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
In April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 crisis, we launched the Support Local Communities Initiative. We have enabled an option when booking a tour for customers to make a donation to support our local partners. 100% of the donations go directly to our local suppliers.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Whether you’re travelling on your own, as a couple, a group of friends, or a family, our self-guided holidays allow you the freedom to choose your own holiday companions.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our self guided walking and cycling holidays typically include: Accommodation, Breakfasts, Luggage transfers, Detailed holiday information pack including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions, road notes and maps, 24/7 phone assistance by our local representative and/or our central office
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We are part of the 'Safe Travels' initiative.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, as long as you can reach the next location.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Accommodations in double or twin rooms (solo travellers are usually accommodated in single rooms at an extra cost; we never mix and match)
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If possible, and entirely at the discretion of the Tour Operator, a change of the dates may be possible without charging an amendment fee, provided that it is requested at least 30 days before the departure date. In some cases, we will still have to pass to you any non-refundable charges imposed by our suppliers. In all other cases, change of dates will normally be treated as a cancellation.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All places have been carefully checked by us and their quality is regularly monitored. We have selected accommodations that offer friendly service, clean and comfortable rooms and local flavour.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The Natural Adventure was founded in the UK in 2009, by Peter Duncan, former UK Chief Scout and BBC Blue Peter presenter, and Alex Pazderski, an avid hiker and acclaimed expedition kayaker. Both natural adventurers and keen explorers of wild places and trails, remote communities and responsible tourism partners, Peter and Alex founded our company inspired by the responsible travel values t
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Up to 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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