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Louny

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The town of Louny, often nicknamed the “Pearl of the Eger River” or the “Southern Gateway to the Bohemian Central Mountains,” will charm you with its peaceful atmosphere and unique architecture. Its most striking feature is the unmissable St. Nicholas Church with its triangular hipped roof, which is one of the masterpieces of Czech Late Gothic architecture. History buffs will enjoy a stroll along the well-preserved city walls with their bastions and the Žatec Gate, while art lovers shouldn’t miss the modern Benedikt Rejt Gallery. Great news for cyclists is that the city is easily accessible by bike via the Eger Cycle Path, which connects Louny with the surrounding picturesque countryside as well as with cities such as Žatec and Litoměřice.

Other objectives in this stage

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Pátek Castle

Pátek Castle

A Renaissance summer residence on the banks of the Eger River, later modified in the Baroque style and surrounded by farm buildings. From the 12th century, it served as...

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Stradonka Lookout Tower

The Stradonka Lookout Tower is located above the village of Stradonice, on a site where a Celtic fort once stood 2,500 years ago. Today, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of...

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Libochovice Castle

Libochovice Castle is a popular tourist destination thanks to its romantic location on the banks of the Eger River, with the ruins of Házmburk Castle and the volcanic hills of...

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Budyně nad Ohří Water Castle

The golden treasure is said to be hidden in the castle in Budyně nad Ohří as a result of work in an alchemist's workshop. The workshop was recently restored and...

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The Monastery and Castle of Doksany

The monastery in Doksany reached the height of its prosperity in the 13th and 14th centuries. It was plundered during the Hussite Wars and the Thirty Years’ War. In the...

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Terezín

The fortress town of Terezín was founded in 1780 by Emperor Joseph II near the confluence of the Elbe and Eger rivers to defend the Czech borders. This unique monument...

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Litoměřice

Litoměřice is located at the confluence of the Elbe and Eger rivers, on the border between the Bohemian Central Mountains and the Elbe River Basin, in the famous and picturesque...

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Accommodation on the route
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Refreshments on the route
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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.

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 stage starts in the historic town of Kadaň, which boasts the narrowest street in the Czech Republic, a monastery, and the iconic white Town Hall Tower. The route continues to the Nechranice reservoir and Žatec, the heart of the hop-growing region and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The stage finishes in Louny.