Cycle trip to the chateaux of the Bohemian Central Uplands - cycle route No. 3066

Start this trip in Ústí nad Labem, following the Elbe cycle route to Velké Březno for a stop at the chateau. While you’re here, take a tour and admire the grounds. Then it’s back on your bike and off on cycle route 3066 for a steady climb of about 7 km. You will pass through several villages to reach the highest point of the trip and then enjoy the descent to Ploskovice, where another beautiful chateau awaits. Have a look inside and don’t forget to explore the gardens and the unique underground grottos. You can also take a break at Café Páv. From Ploskovice, it’s only a short ride to Litoměřice, where you can leave your bike in the bike tower and hit the old town center. For the ride back, follow the Elbe Trail downstream, through the Porta Bohemica valley to Ústí nad Labem, where Střekov Castle awaits.

Trip length: 58 km; Climb: 429 m, Descent: 429 m

Route: Ústí nad Labem - Velké Březno - Byňov - Homole u Panny - Třebušín - Ploskovice - Žitenice - Litoměřice - Píšt'any - Libochovany - Církvice - Sebuzín - Ústí nad Labem

Exact route on mapy.cz.

Stops

Accommodation

Two new luxury apartments with capacity for up to 4 people in each. The apartments are fully equipped - kitchen, shower, WC. Other accommodation capacities are offered by an older type of cottages with a capacity of 6 persons. Other new accommodation capacities (fishing huts and other rooms) are in preparation. Guests can also stay in their own tents or caravans.

Restaurants and refreshments

The Loděnice restaurant and the adjoining large terrace welcome you in a new, modern look. The restaurant is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. The menu is very varied. Every day, guests can enjoy the menu of the day, while the restaurant also offers a snack menu that includes hot stone, Belgian tartare or candát with lemon sauce. Another catering option is a gastro-container with fast food.