Cycle trip to the chateaux of the Bohemian Central Uplands - cycle route No. 3066
The medium-long trip will take you to two beautiful castles and also to the hills and nature of the Bohemian Central Highlands. The trip is 57 km long and can be done even by a moderately fit cyclist.
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
Stops
Velké Březno Chateau
The chateau is located in the village of Velké Březno, 8 km east of the center of Ústí nad Labem.
Velké Březno Chateau was built in 1843-1845 for the highest burgrave of the Czech Kingdom – Sir Karel Chotek – in the style of late Austrian Empire. It was rebuilt later in the style of romantic Neo-Renaissance. Žofie Chotková, the granddaughter of the chateau founder, also lived here. As the wife of the successor to the Habsburg throne Franz Ferdinand d'Este, she was shot dead with her husband during the Sarajevo assassination which lead to the World War I.
The chateau is surrounded by beautiful Englihs landscape park with many rare trees and bushes. The interesting thing is that there is one more chateau in Velké Březno, that was built in the 16th century, and it is sometimes referred to as the older chateau or – thanks to its position – the downhill chateau. Currently, this old mansion is used as a home for seniors.
Contact
Address
Zámek Velké Březno
Zámecká 63
403 23 Velké Březno
Phone Contact
+420 475 228 331
Email
zamek.velkebrezno@usti.npu.cz
Website
www.zamek-velkebrezno.cz
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