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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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All meals included except 2 lunches and 1 dinner.

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Meet / Depart

Prague, Czech Republic/Vienna, Austria

Special Interest

Cooking, Culture & History, Romance &/or Honeymoon

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Czech Republic & Austria Biking

From Prague to Vienna via Cesky Krumlov & the Danube

From the pastoral beauty to the legendary Danube River this Backroads journey through Czech Republic and Austria brings together two fascinating regions rich in history, culture and tradition. We meet amidst the onion domes of Prague, the city of a hundred spires. The well-preserved Baroque city of Český Krumlov provides a warm welcome as you wander its cobblestone streets and relax over pints of locally brewed beer. In the heartland of Austria, rolling hills reveal fertile vineyards and farms. Set your sights on Vienna and follow the path of the Danube, riding in the shadow of the imposing Melk Abbey. And along the way, enjoy the hospitality of hotels brimming with European tradition, the perfect complement to a magical two-wheeled journey.

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Days 1-2 cesky krumlov

Gather in Prague Shuttle south into the heart of Bohemia Ride to the World Heritage site of Český Krumlov, where the majority of buildings are designated cultural monuments Take a spin into the countryside for a panoramic view of the rolling hills and traditional farmsteads Visit Krumlov Hrad, a 13th century Gothic castle  Bring your questions to a Q&A session with a Czech historian.

Day 3 Schloss rosenau

Leaving historic Czech treasures behind, make your way over rolling terrain into the heart of the Waldviertel, Austria's Forest Quarter Known as the country’s "grain basket," the area is awash in a sea of corn and wheat fields Lunch in Weitra, known as the oldest beer-brewing town in Austria  Following a dinner of regional specialties, stroll through our hotel’s expansive garden.

Days 4-6 durnstein

Bike a hilly route lined with picturesque villages and churches Visit Melk,  home to a magnificent Baroque abbey perched high on a promontory above the water Pedal along the Danube River picking up the Donauradweg (the Danube’s famous bike path) to Dürnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned Ride through the scenic Wachau wine region Sample the refreshing grüner veltliner varietal at a nearby heuriger (wine house)  Arrive in historic Vienna, where our trip ends.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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This was another excellent Backroads trip and measured up to what we have come to expect based on our prior trips. The leaders continue to have no peer when it comes to client care - not only are they fun to be with, but they are well organized and dedicated to making it fun for the guests. The exposure to local cultural and historial resources and cities provides a learning enrichment that we appreciate.
Stuart Gunckel - Golden, CO

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OLD-WORLD WARMTH: Premiere Inns

Hotel Ruze

Ceský Krumlov (2 nights): Italian Renaissance style and Czech hospitality welcome us at this 16th-century hotel on the bank of the Vltava River, featuring an indoor pool and sauna.

Schlosshotel Rosenau

Schloss Rosenau (1 night): A renovated Baroque castle set amid rolling green hills and overlooking ponds, meadows and woodlands.

Hotel Schloss Durnstein

Dürnstein (2 nights): A Relais & Châteaux member set in a former castle with elegant furnishings, a library, swimming pools and spectacular views of the Danube River.

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Hotel Schloss Durnstein

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
  • 12, 26 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • 13, 28, 51 miles
  • 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
  • Walking Tour of Ceský Krumlov 1 hour  
Day 3
  • Levels 2 to 5 3 Route Options Available
  • 26, 44, 60 miles
  • 0 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 3 to 5 3 Route Options Available
  • 31, 50, 66 miles
  • 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • 17, 33, 50 miles
  • 0 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Level 1  2 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 1.5 miles 
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
  • Biking 14 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles