Štětí to Kokořín area bike tour
Take a cycling trip to the border of the Ústí nad Labem and Central Bohemia regions to the popular tourist area of Kokořínsko. The trip is slightly over 40 km long and can be done even by moderately fit cyclists.
Start your ride in Štětí in the Hněvice quarter, taking cycle route 8249 across the bridge and up a stiff climb to Stračí. From there, follow the yellow trail, which leads to a Marian chapel and a cool bandits’ cave, Mordloch. You’ll pass lots of rock formations on this route, including the Serpent, the Sphinx and the Harpist. Continue along the yellow trail to Želizy, where the Devils’ Heads rocks demand a quick visit (leave your bike behind). From the village, continue on the route 8249 towards Mělník for a look at the castle, the underground passages and the tower viewpoint at the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. There’s also a nice view from the nearby Vráz outlook and from the terrace directly below. From Mělník it’s a straight ride along the river on the Elbe Cycle Route back to Hněvice.
Route: Hněvice – Želízy – Mělník – Hněvice
Ride distance: 42 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 305 m, ↓ 305 m
Difficulty: Medium
Bike type: Electric, mountain, touring
Route on the map here.
Stops
Lobkowicz Winery Mělník
Winemaking in Mělník dates back to the 10th century.
The Lobkowicz Winery in Mělník is a producer of quality wine from its own grapes, continuing the centuries-old tradition of winemaking in Mělník, and with its 45 hectares it is the largest producer in the town - it produces 100,000 litres, representing 120,000 bottles.
Varieties of wines: Müller Thurghau, Muscat of Moravia, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Tramin Red, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir, Blue Portugal, St. Specialities and specialities of the winery are sparkling wines produced by the classical method of fermentation in bottles, grape seed oil, Verjus - a natural flavouring produced by pressing unripe grapes, spirits from different wine varieties, grape jelly.
The winery organizes tastings without the need for an appointment, with a minimum of 10 people. The maximum capacity is 40 people. Other services of the winery include the rental of garden party rooms for up to 80 people or the rental of a lounge with a capacity of 30 people.