From Litoměřice to Ústí nad Labem by bike and boat (line T91)

The next trip begins in the royal town of Litoměřice, “The Garden of Bohemia,” from where you set off along the right bank of the Elbe – on the Elbe Trail. On your way, you can enjoy views of Porta Bohemica or the Žernoseky vineyards. You will drive along an undemanding route of approximately 30 km to Ústí nad Labem. You can reward yourself with a visit to Střekov Castle, the ZOO, Ústí nad Labem or a ride on the cable car to Větruš. As a multi-day alternative to the trip, you can spend the night here and continue along the Elbe Trail in the direction of Děčín to Hřensko.

For hikers, there is a possibility of use of boat transportation during the tourist season. You will embark in Litoměřice and sail to Ústí nad Labem. During the cruise, you will see everything from the top of the deck and you will definitely not miss the beautiful views.

Stops

The Střekov Castle is located at the Střekov part of Ústí nad Labem, the district capital. It is one of the most notable sights of the town.

Well-maintained castle ruins form an impressive skyline in the south of the town above the right bank of the Labe river, on a 100-metres high phonolite rock. The castle was built in 1318 to protect the business trail. The romantic look of the castle ruins has always attracted the attention of many important personalities (for example the painter Adrian Ludwig Richter, Erst Gustav Doerell, the composer Richard Wagner, the poet Karel Hynek Mácha and many more).

At the castle, you can see the Knight’s Hall, a cylindrical gothic tower or the 3-dimensional wooden scale model of the castle. From the restaurant terrace you can enjoy the beautiful view of the town and the valley of the Labe river. After 1989 the ownership of the castle was returned to the Lobkowicz family and it is one of the most visited sights of the town. You can also go on a special night tour of the castle.