Štětí to Kokořín area bike tour

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

The Elbe cycle route is the backbone long-distance cycle route of cycle route No. 2 and EuroVelo 7. It really has a lot to offer when traveling. Whether we are talking natural beauty, historical monuments or sports and cultural activities. You can plan one-day or multi-day trips with the possibility of accommodation and use various combinations of interesting transport. The Elbe cycle route stretches over 1300 km in total. It is 96 km long in the Ústí nad Labem region. It starts here in Štětí, leading through Roudnice nad Labem, Terezín, Litoměřice, Velké Žernoseky, Ústí nad Labem and Děčín. From Dolní Žleb it continues on to Germany.

More information about the Elbe cycle route can be found in a separate article.

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