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Source of the Ohře River – Marktleuthen – Cheb

The first section begins at the source of the Ohře River between the Bavarian towns of Bischofsgrün and Bad Weißenstadt. Worth visiting on this part of the route are the spa town of Bad Weißenstadt, Hohenberg Castle, and the interesting Wellerthal Valley. The destination of this stage is the town of Cheb.

The first pleasant place to stop is the spa town of Bad Weißenstadt, home to the popular Weißenstädter See. Here you can enjoy a moment of relaxation by the water, grab a bite to eat at one of the local cafés or restaurants, or take a short stroll through the historic center.

From there, the bike path leads you through Franconian countryside into the valley and on to Röslau. Here, the newly renovated park in Egerauen invites you to stop. Just a short distance north of the village, the Zwölfgipfelblick viewpoint opens up. It will reward you with impressive views of the Fichtelgebirge Mountains and the surrounding plateaus, reminding you of the diverse landscape you are currently cycling through.

From Röslau, the bike path continues to Marktleuthen and on past former hammer mills through the picturesque Wellerthal valley to Hohenberg an der Eger. Even from a distance, you’ll be greeted by a massive castle that has towered over the landscape since 1222. At the Carolinenquelle spring, you can recharge with healing water before the final stretch, which takes you through Fischern all the way to Cheb.

In Cheb, you will have completed the first 60 kilometers of the Ohře Cycle Route. Ahead of you lies one of the most beautiful historic towns in western Bohemia, with a unique atmosphere and history that you can feel at every step. After a full day of cycling, you can treat yourself to a well-deserved rest here, sit in the square, stroll through the picturesque streets of the old town, and soak in the magic of a place where paths, people, and cultures have converged for centuries.

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Next stages

Cheb – Sokolov – Karlovy Vary

The second section of the Ohře 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.

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 Ohře River flows into the Elbe.