Ohře cycle path

You can expect an easy trail 99km long with no major rises and with the vast majority of the trail free of motor traffic and the rest of it on roads. It is suitable for cyclists of all abilities, and the section Kynšperk–Karlovy Vary is even appropriate for families with young children.

Set off on an international cycling trail to see the beauty of West Bohemia

The route begins gently in Waldsassen, Germany. Here you can admire the Slapany railway track, which was established in 1865 and ran between Cheb and the German towns of Waldsassen and Wiesau. The Ohře trail meets up with the Wallenstein cycle path in Bavaria, which is labelled as Wallenstein–Radweg. On the Czech side, follow signs with the number 204; it links the regions of Chebsko, Sokolovsko, Karlovarsko and Ostrovsko.

You will pass through the most active volcanic area of northwest Bohemia. The first historical city on the route, Cheb, will enchant you with the remains of its fortification walls, a town square with the world-famous Cheb Špalíček, and the very well-preserved Cheb Castle. You continue to the youngest volcano in the country, Komorní hůrka. The ride continues comfortably through the towns of Kynšperk and Sokolov and then to Svatoš Rocks – a place with beautiful natural scenery with deep canyons. The trip next goes to the most famous spa town in the Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary. Leave yourself enough time to stroll through the colonnades and taste the healing spring waters!

Ancient castles are inseparable part of this cycling route. On the way from Sokolov to Karlovy Vary you will soon encounter the majestic Gothic-Romanesque Loket Castle from the 13th century, which towers above the Ohře River in the protected landscape area of Slavkovský les (Slavkov Forest).