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Karlovy Vary

1557

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.

Other objectives in this stage

1903

Kyselka Spa and the Mattoni Museum

The Kyselka Spa is located in a deep, forested valley directly on the right bank of the Eger River, about eleven kilometers downstream from Karlovy Vary. Although the Eger Cycle...

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1907

Wooden Covered Bridge in Radošov​​​​​​​

A wooden covered bridge can be found in the village of Radošov near Kyselka, right on the Eger River, close to the long-distance bike trail. This unique historic bridge, featuring...

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1913

Ostrov Castle and Castle Park

The town of Ostrov enchants visitors with its elegant chateau complex and extensive park, which was once called the eighth wonder of the world during the Baroque era due to...

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1911

Hauenstein Castle

Hauenstein Castle (Horní Hrad) is located on a wooded rocky promontory in the deep valley of the Hornohradský Stream, less than three kilometers north of the Eger River. A marked...

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1909

The Ruins of Šumburk Castle

The ruins of Šumburk Castle (Šumná) are located on a prominent basalt hill above the left bank of the Eger River, at the border between the Ore Mountains and the...

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1853

Klášterec nad Ohří

Klášterec nad Ohří, a picturesque town situated at the junction of the Ore Mountains and the Doupov Mountains, is renowned above all for its long tradition of porcelain production. The...

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1849

Kadaň

The royal town of Kadaň lies on the left bank of the Eger River. Its late-Gothic fortifications and Renaissance and Gothic town buildings, which were later rebuilt in the Baroque...

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Accommodation on the route
Refreshments on the route
Restaurants on the route
Bike repair shops along the route

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.

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.

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.