Ohře Bike Trail

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Firschern, the smaller one

The source of the Ohře River in Bavaria

Ohře Bike Path – Right by the River

Litoměřice

Terezín

Libochovice

Litoměřice – Cycling at the Confluence

Discover the unique Eger Cycle Route

The Eger Cycle Route offers a unique experience from the source of the river between the Bavarian towns of Bischofsgrün and Bad Weißenstadt to Litoměřice, where the Eger flows into the Elbe. Along the way, you will discover Czech and Bavarian spa towns, unique monuments, and interesting nature.

The entire cycle route is almost 300 km long, and we recommend at least 5 to 6 days to visit it. In the Czech Republic, the route is marked as cycle route No. 6, and from the Pomezí border crossing near Cheb to Karlovy Vary, the route is part of the European long-distance route EuroVelo 4.

More about the cycle path

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.

Cheb – Sokolov – Karlovy Vary

The second section of the Eger Cycle Route starts in Cheb, where you can visit the historic center with its Romanesque castle and legendary Špalíček. The route continues through Kynšperk nad Ohří and Sokolov to Loket, where the unique castle is worth a visit. The destination of this stage is Karlovy Vary.

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.