5 tips for where to go for an autumn biking trip in Czechia

Whether you’re a keen mountain biker or prefer a laid-back ride through the beautiful autumn countryside, we’ve got a few tips for places you can really enjoy.

Singltrek pod Smrkem

One great idea is the Singltrek pod Smrkem in North Bohemia near Liberec, which offers more than 60 km of amazing trails. It’s a place where everyone can have fun, from beginners and families with kids to experienced bikers. It doesn't matter if you don't have your bike with you. The hire centres will be happy to provide you with everything you need. Besides the amazing trails, you’re sure to love the breathtaking beauty of the Jizera Mountains, the nearby Jizera Mountain Beech Forest, a UNESCO Natural Heritage Site, or the picturesque château in Frýdlant.

Bečva Biking Trail

If you’re looking for an easy longish bike ride to span several days, the Bečva Biking Trail is just what you’re after. It offers almost 160 km of trail along the Bečva River in Moravia. If you ride it from its source in the Beskid Mountains as far as the confluence of the Bečva and Morava rivers, the whole route will be slightly downhill! And what can you expect? Besides the picturesque countryside, Helfštýn Castle and Tovačov Château, you can explore the Zbrašovské Aragonite Caves near Hranice or discover the folk traditions of the Wallachian region at the Open Air Museum in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm.

Klínovec Trail Park and the Ore Mountains

Anyone craving a real adrenalin fix will find the Klínovec Trail Park in the Ore Mountains the perfect choice. Enjoy an unforgettable ride on one of the longest flow trails in Europe! If you’d rather take a more laid-back bike ride, head further into the heart of the Ore Mountains. You’ll be pedalling through an authentic and wild countryside, taking in a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site that showcases the history of mining precious metals, as well as local cuisine at the region’s craft microbreweries.

Moravian wine biking trails

Autumn – the end of September and the whole of October – is the perfect time to visit Moravia’s wine trails. Picture the combination of a sunny autumn day, the golden leaves of the vineyards, a good bike ride and relaxing with a glass of great wine in the evening! Moravian wines are some of the finest in the world, so why not try them right where they are made? You’ll find all this and more in South Moravia. Not to mention the fact that at the end of September and in early October Kyjov and Uherské Hradiště always host the Tour de Burčák, special routes for walkers and cyclists, where you have the chance to taste burčák, which is partially fermented grape must, as well as earlier vintages of wines.

Prague-Vienna Greenway

If you fancy discovering two of Europe’s finest cities on the bike, the Prague-Vienna Greenway is an absolute must. Along the route between these two European capitals, which runs for 368 km and takes roughly a week on the bike including stops, you can visit historic cities, castles and monasteries. With every stretch you pedal you’ll explore the unique landscape and its history, including a unique range of UNESCO World Heritage sites. You should definitely call in at Tábor, with its wealth of medieval Czech history, in Znojmo, with one of Czechia’s oldest churches, or Mikulov below Pálava!