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Karlovy Vary

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Karlovy Vary is one of Europe’s famous spa towns listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city charms visitors with its elegant colonnades, healing springs, and the picturesque valley of the Eger River.

The most famous spring in Karlovy Vary is Vřídlo. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of treatments at the Alžbětiny or Zámecké spas, as well as explore the local culture associated with the production of porcelain, Moser glass, and the herbal liqueur Becherovka.

The surrounding countryside invites you to enjoy activities such as a trip to the Diana Lookout Tower, a visit to the Papilonia Butterfly House, a hike to the Jelení Skok Lookout, or wildlife watching in the Linhart Game Reserve. Active travelers can explore the Svatošské Rocks or take the Eger Cycle Route. You can also visit and enjoy numerous sports facilities, including golf courses and the Rolava complex, complemented by cultural events, led by the International Film Festival.

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Cheb

Cheb will charm you with its historic atmosphere and unique landmarks. On King George of Poděbrady Square, you’ll be greeted by the iconic Špalíček—a unique cluster of medieval merchant houses...

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Kynšperk nad Ohří

Kynšperk nad Ohří is located on a rocky promontory above the Eger River, at the border between the Cheb and Sokolov basins, precisely where the bike path crosses the river...

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Chlum of St. Mary Pilgrimage Site

Chlum Svaté Maří is located on a prominent hill above the right bank of the Eger River, just 3 kilometers from the route, in a commanding position at the junction...

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Sokolov

Sokolov bears clear traces of its mining past, which naturally blends with the town’s relaxed atmosphere today. Its dominant feature is Sokolov Castle, which now serves as a museum...

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Lake Michal

Lake Michal is located in a recreational area on the southeastern outskirts of the city of Sokolov. It is easily accessible via a short detour from the Eger Bike Trail...

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Elbow

Loket is a picturesque town nestled in a bend of the Eger River, dominated by an imposing castle perched on a rocky promontory. Loket Castle is one of...

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1857

Svatošské Rocks

The Svatošské Rocks are a national natural monument located in the picturesque canyon of the Eger River between Loket and Karlovy Vary. This monumental granite rock formation, which—thanks to unique...

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Next stages

Source of the Eger River – Marktleuthen – Cheb

The adventure on the Eger Cycle Route begins at the river’s source on the northwestern slope of Schneeberg Mountain at an elevation of 752 meters, which is easily accessible from the cycling hub in Bischofsgrün. From there, the route follows the course of the Eger River through the stunning landscape of the Fichtelgebirge Mountains all the way to Cheb.

Karlovy Vary – Klášterec nad Ohří – Kadaň

The third stage can be described as a spa stage. It starts in the largest Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary, leads through Kyselka with its rich spa tradition, and passes through Klášterec nad Ohří with the Evžénie spring. The stage ends in Kadaň.

Kadaň – Žatec – Louny

The fourth section of the Eger Cycle Route begins in Kadaň, from where the route takes you past the Nechranice Dam and on through peaceful countryside dotted with vineyards and orchards. The route continues through Žatec, where the historic center—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—is well worth a visit. The destination is the royal town of Louny, which serves as the gateway to the Bohemian Central Mountains. This stage is 56 km long.

Louny – Libochovice – Litoměřice

The final stage is full of historical monuments. It begins in Louny with the Church of St. Nicholas, leads through Libochovice with its castle, Budyně nad Ohří with its unique water castle, the fortress town of Terezín, and ends in the historic town of Litoměřice, where the Eger River flows into the Elbe.