Cycling along the Czech-Saxon border and the Elbe Canyon
Explore the Czech-Saxon border region by bike and enjoy the beautiful route in the Elbe Canyon.
Take the bike bus from Ústí n. L. to Tisá. Then, start off on your bike past the rock formations to Děčínský Sněžník. Ahead of you is a climb up the highest mesa in the Czech Republic. The view is worth the effort. After Sněžník, head for Germany, riding through Rosenthal and enjoying the romantic countryside on the way to Königstein, where the fortress is a must-see. On the way there, stop for a scenic view of the fortress in the distance at the pretty Spanghornaussicht viewpoint. In Königstein, take the Elbe Cycle Route (Elberadweg). It’s an easy 25 km ride to the Czech border. The trail runs along the bottom of the Elbe Canyon through Dolní Žleb to Děčín, where you can go for a swim at the Aquapark. From Děčín it is only 25 km via Velké Březno and its castle back to Ústí n. L.
Alternatively, it is also possible to take the trip from Děčín (For a shorter trip, start and end your ride in Děčín.), where cyclobus lines of the Transport of the Ústí nad Labem Region depart on selected days during the tourist season. Bike bus service operates from April through October.
Route: Tisá – Děčínský Sněžník – Königstein – Děčín – Velké Březno – Ústí n. L.
Ride distance: 87 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 315 m, ↓ 726 m
Difficulty: Demanding
Bike type: E-bike, gravel, touring
Route on the map here.
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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