TASTE OF GREENWAYS bike tour to Konopiste Castle

Experience Greenway bike trails in one day!
Reservation

GUIDED BIKE TRIP along Greenways trails from Konopiste to Prague (April - October)

Bike ride through the spectacular Prague countryside along the famous Greenways bike trail from Konopiste Castle to Prague.

This tour takes you along the famous Greenways bike trail from Konopiste castle to Prague. We will bike through the beautiful Czech countryside with stops at Velke Popovice where you can try the local beer from one of the original breweries and have a Czech lunch at a local restaurant.

The bike trip begins from the Praha Bike office in the center of Prague. We choose our bikes according to your heights and take a train with bikes to Konopiště Castle, originally founded as a Gothic fortress that was inspired by French fortresses with a symmetrical layout of the towers, several entrances and drawbridges. Gradually it has been converted into a romantic chateau. Your guide will show you around the courtyard and castle exterior and tell you all about the history of the castle as well as the important and famous owner of Konopiste Castle who was the archduke Frantisek (Franz) Ferdinand d'Este. A successor to the Austro-Hungarian throne whose assassination in Sarajevo in 1914 became a pretext of World War I.After admiring the castle you get on bike and follow the Greenway bike trail. You’ll enjoy approximately a 3 hour bike ride with elevation from 250 to 450 m and arrive to Velke Popovice stopping at the original brewery Kozel and a relaxing lunch break with local Czech food. After you get on the bike and head to Pruhonice Castle than back to center of Prague along Vltava river.

We do not cover the castle interior as the tour is focused on the bike ride and exploring interesting places along the way. After admiring the castle we get back on our bikes and follow the greenways bike trail back to Prague stopping at the original brewery and a relaxing lunch break with local Czech food. Our trip ends approximately at 6 PM.

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULEStart time

Duration,

hours

Price,

CZK/EUR

Tour on classic bikes09:009

from 76€ / depends on number of participants

  • Konopiste Castle tours are available by advanced reservations

  • Recommended start time: 9:00 AM from Apr 1 till Oct 31 except Monday

  • Recommended days: Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays

  • Duration: about 9 hours

  • Difficulty level: medium (about 60 km/ 40 miles with highest elevation from 250 to 450 meters)

  • Price is indicated for group of min 4 participants. Price for Private touyr for 2 people is 296€.

MEETING & FINISH POINT: Tour begin and ends at Dlouha Street 24, Prague 1. Dlouha Street is located in the city center, close to the Old Town Square. 

Inclusions:

Guided tour with English speaking guide,

Train transfer from Prague to Konopiste,

Konopiste Castle exterior tour,

Quality Trekking rental & Insurance,

Water bottle on the bike

Helmets, baskets & bungee cords

Free City map & storage of your belongings at Praha Bike office

Exclusions:

Lunch is not included (avarage price 10 Euros),
Hotel pick-up or drop-off (can be arranged on request),
Konopiste Castle interior tour.

Additional info
  • Not recommended for children under 14 y.o. or for pregnant guests

  • Participant weight limitation: over 45 kg (100 lbs) and under 120 kg (270 lbs)

  • Guest must be able to ride a bike, no training is provided

  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers

  • Groups size is from 1 to 11 participants per a group with 1 tour guide.

  • Cancellation is possible 72 hours in advance

Reservation

SELF-GUIDED BIKE TRIP along Greenways trails from Konopiste to Prague (April - October)

Bike ride through the spectacular Prague countryside along the famous Greenways bike trail from Konopiste Castle to Prague.

This tour takes you along the famous Greenways bike trail from the historical sight of Konopiste castle. You will bike through the beautiful Czech countryside with stops at Velke Popovice where you can try the local beer from one of the original breweries and taste a Czech lunch at a local restaurant.

The bike trip begins from the Praha Bike office in the center of Prague. We choose bikes for you and than you travel by our van or train (about 60 mins) to Konopiště Castle originally founded as a Gothic fortress that was inspired by French fortresses with a symmetrical layout of the towers, several entrances and drawbridges. Gradually it has been converted into a romantic chateau. Your will see the courtyard, castle exterior and place of the famous owner of the Konopiste Castle the archduke Frantisek (Franz) Ferdinand d'Este, a successor to the Austro-Hungarian throne whose assassination in Sarajevo in 1914 became a pretext of the the World War I.  After admiring the castle you get on bike and follow the Greenway bike trail. You’ll enjoy approximately a 3 hour bike ride with elevation from 250 to 450 m and arrive to Velke Popovice stopping at the original brewery Kozel and a relaxing lunch break with local Czech food. After you get on the bike and head to Pruhonice Castle than back to center of Prague along Vltava river.
 Self-guided tour are available every day since April till October. Castle is closed on Mondays.   

SCHEDULEStart time

Duration,

hours

Price,

CZK/EUR

 Tour on classic bikesaround 09:008-9920 CZK / 39 EUR
Inclusions:
  • Self-guided trip instructions & map with bike path
  • Quality 27 gear trekking bike rental & Insurance
  • Lock & Helmet
  • Water bottle on the bike 
  • Storage of your belongings at Praha Bike office
  • Train ticket from or to Konopiste Castle
Exclusions:
  • Lunch is not included (average price around 12 €)                      
  • Hotel pick-up or drop-off (can be arranged on request, additional fee apply)        
  • Van transportation from/to Prague from/to Karlstejn (can be arranged on request, additional fee apply) 

Tours begin from Dlouha Street 24, Prague 1. Dlouha Street is located in the city center, close to the Old Town Square. The meeting place is easy to locate.

Return details: Dlouha Street 24, Prague 1.

Additional info
  • Not recommended for children aged 14 and under and for pregnant guests

  • Participant weight limitation for electric bike: over 45 kg (100 lbs) and under 120 kg (270 lbs)

  • Guest must be able to ride a bike, no training is provided except how to control e-bike

  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers

  • Cancellation is possible 48 hours in advance

Day 1: Konopiste Castle - Velke Popovice - Pruhonice Castle - Prague

Our bike trip begins from the Praha Bike office in the center of Prague. First you travel by train or van (about 60 min) to the Konopiste Castle. Warming up and stretching while taking a walk and enjoying unique Konopiste Castle (translation "Cannabis Castle" for growing cannabis plants for technical and medical purpose). After you get on bike and follow the bike path to Tynec nad Sazavou. You’ll enjoy approximately a 3 hour bike ride with elevation from 250 to 450 m and arrive to Velke Popovice stopping at the original brewery Kozel and a relaxing lunch break with local Czech food. After you get on the bike and head to Pruhonice Castle than back to center of Prague along Vltava river.

Reservation

 PRIVATE BIKE TOURS from Konopiste to Prague or visa versa.

We specialize in organizing private tours from 1 to 100 people.
Please contact us for more information at info(at)cyklustrails.com.

Available from Apr 1 till Oct 30

 Itinerrary is based on Guided tour option and can be changed on request.

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