Bicycle tour along the Elbe River - Roudnice nad Labem - Štětí

The trip starts in Roudnice nad Labem, where you can pick up a lot of valuable information at the Podřipsko Information and Transport Centre before the trip. From Roudnice, cross the bridge and continue towards Vědomice at the crossroads, following the new cycle route No. 2A. This will take you along a minor road to Kyškovice, where you will pass a nice hop farm. Follow a nice path along the Elbe to Brzánky. Right above you will be the interesting hill Sovice. It is an important archaeological site. A local hillfort probably stood here as early as the 9th century. Continue on to below the Elbe Terrace. Be sure to take your bike there, even if you have to push it. The view from the terrace is worth it. Once you have had a rest, head back down to cycle route 2A. Now the route is on a worse surface. From the lock the surface is a little better again. By then you are almost in Štětí, where you cross the Elbe again and join the main route of the Elbe Trail. This will lead you back to Roudnice nad Labem. On the way you can still stop in Račice at the Elbe Arena. In Roudnice, you can then store your bikes at the information centre and take a tour of the local castle.

Route

Roudnice nad Labem - Kyškovice - Brzánky - Štětí - Hněvice - Račice - Dobříň - Roudnice nad Labem

Length of trip

24 km; Climb: 76 m, Descent: 76 m

Exact route on the maps here.

The implementation of the new cycling routes was supported by the Ústí nad Labem Region.

Stops

In 1652-1684, under Václav Eusebius of Lobkowicz, the castle complex was rebuilt in the early Baroque style that has been preserved to this day. The castle consists of four wings around a spacious courtyard and the southern (entrance) side is divided by a massive tower. For many years the castle was the centre of the prosperous Lobkowicz estate. Since World War II it served as a barracks for the German and later Czech army. Until 2008, it housed a military music school. Nowadays, the castle belongs to the Lobkowicz family again and tours of part of the castle and the original Romanesque castle are available.

Further information in the section Behind the sights of Roudnice nad Labem: Lobkowicz Castle, Romanesque Castle.

Tours

The tour starts at the castle, entrance from Charles Square. The tour includes: the foundations of the original castle from the 12th century, the Lobkowicz Castle and its history, a presentation of the town and its surroundings, a tasting of the wines of the Lobkowicz Castle Winery (choice of red or white - 1 dcl sample) and an introduction to the winery and its history in Podřipsko.

Here are the current opening hours - including restrictions or closure of the tour circuit - for example on the days of events such as the Roudnice wine harvest or the Roudnice vintage and others.

Admission

Adults: 90 CZK
Seniors over 65 and students: 70 CZK
Children under 18 years: 70 CZK (without wine tasting)
Children under 6 years: free (without wine tasting)

Combined entrance fee

Admission includes a tour of the castle and the Romanesque castle tower Hlásku.

Adults: 120 CZK
Seniors over 65 and students: 90 CZK
Children under 18 years: 90 CZK (without wine tasting)
Children under 6 years: free (without wine tasting)

Checkout

The ticket office for the tour of the castle and chateau can be found at thePodřipsko Information and Transport Centre (Arnoštova 88).

In case of interest, individual tours can be booked outside of the above dates. Contact: tel.: 412 871 148, 412 871 147, e-mail: info@vyletnarip.cz, web: www.vyletnarip.cz.

For predefined tour dates, you can use the booking system - tour booking. The capacity of tours is limited