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

1. Štětí Town
2. Mordloch
3. City of Liběchov
4. Lobkowicz Winery Mělník
5. Elbe cycle route
6. Sports complex Horní Počaply