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The Source of the Eger River

The source of the Eger River is located at an elevation of 752 meters at the northwestern foot of Schneeberg (1,051 meters), the highest peak in the Smrčiny Mountains.

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Bad Weißenstadt

Bad Weißenstadt is located in a picturesque valley within the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park, just a short distance from the source of the Eger River, in the traditional spa region of...

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Wellertal

The Wellertal Valley, with its granite formations and the lively river rushing through it, is likely the most picturesque stretch of the upper Eger River. For decades, it has been...

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Hohenberg Castle

Hohenberg Castle is situated on a steep granite cliff directly above the Eger (Eger) River, just before the Czech border near Pomezí, in the historic border region of Smrčiny. Hohenberg...

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Skalka Reservoir

The Skalka Reservoir is located in the flat, densely forested valley of the Eger River, right on the western edge of the city of Cheb, just a short distance from...

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Františkovy Lázně

Františkovy Lázně is located in the Cheb Basin, just a few kilometers from the Eger Bike Trail, in the picturesque countryside of western Bohemia, as part of the famous spa...

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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...

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

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 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.