Self-Guided Bike Tour to Konopiste Castle
ID: GYG194474-301688
Category:
Country: Czechia
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Cycle along the spectacular countryside and the famous Greenway bike trail from Konopiste castle to Prague. Taste local cuisine at Velke Popovice and local beer from one of the original breweries.
Cycle along the famous and stunning Greenways bike trail from Konopiste castle to Prague. Experience beautiful Czech countryside and enjoy stops along the way. Sample an authentic Czech lunch and savor the local beer from one of the most famous Czech breweries.
Your trip begins in the center of Prague, where you will be fitted with your bike before taking a short train ride to Konopiste Castle. The castle was originally founded as a Gothic fortress, inspired by past French fortresses with a symmetrical layout of towers, although it has gradually been converted into a romantic château.
You can walk around the courtyard and castle exterior. Learn about the fascinating history of the castle, which was home to the Archduke Frantisek (Franz) Ferdinand d'Este of Austria. A successor to the Austro-Hungarian throne, his assassination in Sarajevo in 1914 sparked World War I. After admiring the castle, you can start your journey and follow the Greenways bike trail. Enjoy a 3-hour bike ride before arriving in Velke Popovice, home to the famous brewery, Kozel.
Take some time to relax and savor a delicious lunch at the brewery, with local Czech food and beer. From Velke Popovice, cycle for another 2 hours to reach Pruhonice Castle and the Kunratice forest, before heading back along the Vltava River and into the center of Prague at approximately 6:00 PM.
Highlights
- Experience 60km of the beautiful Greenways Prague-Vienna bike trail
- Explore the impressive Konopiste Castle and surrounding parks
- Taste local Czech cuisine while stopping for lunch in Velke Popovice
- Cycle through charming villages, forests, fields and along the Vltava River
- Try a local beer from one of the original breweries.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour takes around 8 to 9 hours we recommend start the tour between 9:00 and 11:00am
• This tour has hills and is considered challenging (elevations ranging from 250m to 450m)
• Please wear comfortable/ sport clothing and shoes
• Bring anything extra you might need for a day out (e.g snacks or sports drinks), based on your individual requirements
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
Bike shop at Dlouha 24, Prague 1 (near Old Town Square)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
