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 with typical half-timbered walls and narrow streets, which has preserved its original layout and the charm of the past to this day.

Not far from there stands Cheb Castle, the only Staufer imperial palace in the Czech Republic, towering above the Eger River. Krajinka—a modern park on its banks—invites you to relax, offering pleasant facilities for cyclists, views of historic landmarks, and space for relaxation.

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Refreshments on the route

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Next stages

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.

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.