Overview
A 10 day, self-guided adventure cycling from Munich to Prague, on a cross-border and Bavarian beauty of an itinerary. Starting in the Bavarian capital, this moderate-level cycling holiday’s highlights take you in a north-east direction along riverfront trails, through Bavarian Forests, on the Abens Cycle Path and along the Danube. It also takes you to some historically-important towns such as the spa town of Bad Gögging, UNESCO’s Regensburg, the Bavarian folk cultural centre of Furth im Wald, and the brewing icon of Pilsen. Finishing with one of Europe’s most handsome capitals of Prague.
- Munich
- Regensburg
- Český les (Bohemian Forest/Upper Palatinate Forest)
- Brewery Museum in Pilsen
- Prague
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Munich
Arrive in Munich and check into your accommodation. If time permits, we recommend walking through the English Garden, visiting the town hall on Marienplatz or stopping at the Hofbräuhaus for a traditional beer hall experience. The city centre is easy to navigate on foot with many pedestrian areas, museums and public squares close together.
- Accommodation: NYX Hotel Munich or similar in Munich
Day 2: Munich – Freising | 45km
Cycle out of Munich and follow the course of the Isar River. The route continues through riverside woodland and other quiet sections of forest for most of the day. The stage ends in the old diocesan town of Freising, known for its ecclesiastical history and notable landmarks, including the twin‑towered Freising Cathedral and Weihenstephan Abbey on the hill overlooking the town.
- Cycling distance for the day: 45km
- Accommodation: Bayerischer Hof Freising or similar in Freising
Day 3: Freising – Bad Gögging | 70km
Leave the Isar River and continue along Abens Cycle Path. The route goes through the Hallertau, the world’s largest continuous hop‑growing region, with a mix of hills, farmland and small settlements along the way. Cycle through Abensberg before arriving at the spa town of Bad Gögging on the Danube.
- Cycling distance for the day: 70km
- Accommodation: Hotel Centurio or similar in Bad Gögging
Day 4: Bad Gögging – Regensburg | 60km
Follow the course of the Danube towards Kelheim. The river section between Weltenburg and Kelheim is known for its narrow gorge, which can be viewed from the water by taking a boat from Weltenburg Abbey (payable locally; approximately €17 per person including bike ticket). Continue to Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the stage ends. Notable historic sights in the city include St. Peter’s Cathedral and the Stone Bridge.
- Cycling distance for the day: 60km
- Accommodation: Hotel Münchner Hof or similar in Regensburg
Day 5: Regensburg – Cham | 74km
Leave Regensburg and follow the course of the Regen River through woodland, across floodplains and open sections of countryside. Roding is a convenient place for a midday break and is often referred to as the gateway to the Bavarian Forest. Continue along the river’s meanders to arrive at Cham, where the day ends. Cham is a small town on the Regen River, known for its historic centre and traditional Bavarian character.
- Cycling distance for the day: 74km
- Accommodation: Wellnesshotel Randsbergerhof or similar in Cham
Day 6: Cham – Domazlice | 59km
Cycle the banks of the Chamb River towards Furth im Wald, in the Bavarian Forest, which is known for Drachenstich, Germany’s oldest folk theatre piece. It is performed every year at a festival in August, and involves the slaying of a dragon. A visit to the dragon caves provides information about the story, the theatre tradition and technology behind the four‑legged walking robot used in the production. Continue towards the Czech border, cycling through the forested foothills of the Český les Protected Landscape Area. Once across into Bohemia, follow the road directly to Domazlice.
- Cycling distance for the day: 59km
- Accommodation: Zlatá Včela or similar in Domazlice
Day 7: Domazlice – Pilsen | 66km
Cycling out of Domazlice, continue through a series of small villages and open countryside. The route follows quiet roads and paths across the Bohemian landscape before approaching Pilsen, the region’s main city and centre of Czech brewing tradition. You spend the night here, where you have a chance to visit the Brewery Museum (included). Notable landmarks in the city include St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral and the historic brewery district.
- Cycling distance for the day: 66km
- Accommodation: Rango or similar in Pilsen
Day 8: Pilsen – Beroun | 69km
Starting from Pilsen, follow a route through quiet countryside and sections of protected nature areas. Small villages such as Dobřív lie along the way, with a mix of forest and open terrain throughout the stage. The day ends in Beroun, a historic town with preserved medieval walls that can be explored on foot.
- Cycling distance for the day: 69km
- Accommodation: Hotel Grand or similar in Beroun
Day 9: Beroun – Prague | 50km
Follow the Berounka River towards Karlštejn, where the High Gothic castle, built in 1348, overlooks the valley. Continue downstream to the point where the Berounka River meets the Vltava River, which leads directly into the centre of Prague. The stage ends in the Czech capital, where the historic core and riverfront areas are easy to explore on foot. Take a stroll to Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, Prague Castle and the Old Town Square. If time allows, walk up to Letná Park for views along the Vltava River, or from Vyšehrad fort, from which you can look back to Prague Castle and other landmarks.
- Cycling distance for the day: 50km
- Accommodation: Boutique Hotel Klarov or similar in Prague
Day 10: Departure
Departure after breakfast.
What to expect
Accommodation
Accommodation on this tour includes a mix of mostly small, locally-owned hotels, B&Bs and traditional guesthouses. They have been carefully selected based on a variety of criteria including their location, warm hospitality, fine local food or commitment to responsible tourism. All rooms have en-suite or private bathrooms. Please note that, in Germany, it is common practice for hotels to have twin beds together in one frame, with separate linen for each person. If you prefer to opt for twin beds, we will happily request this at the time of booking; however, completely separate beds can’t always be guaranteed. During Oktoberfest, overnight stays in Munich are very unlikely, or may only be available with a significant surcharge, subject to availability.
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- NYX Hotel Munich (Munich)
- Bayerischer Hof Freising (Freising)
- Hotel Centurio (Bad Gögging)
- Hotel Münchner Hof (Regensburg)
- Wellnesshotel Randsbergerhof (Cham)
- Zlatá Včela (Domazlice)
- Rango (Pilsen)
- Hotel Grand (Beroun)
- Boutique Hotel Klarov (Prague)
Accommodation is subject to availability. In the event of a particular guesthouse being fully booked for your chosen dates, we will replace it with a hotel of equal value and quality level. We will provide exact accommodation details to you upon booking confirmation.
Meals
Breakfast is included. When no restaurant location is available on the route, lunches and snacks should either be bought from local shops, or packed lunches can be pre-ordered from your hotel the night before. Dinner is available either from the restaurant in your accommodation or from restaurants in the town near your hotel.
Difficulty and terrain
The cycling tour from Munich to Prague is of varying difficulty and is most suitable for experienced cyclists. The route follows a mix of well-paved cycle paths, dirt tracks and forest trails. For the most part, you cycle along separate cycle paths and secondary roads, with only a few sections featuring heavier traffic.
The Czech part of the route includes some steep climbs and requires a good level of fitness. The signposting of the route is generally good. Daily distances vary between 45km and 74km.
You can also rent an e-bike from us, making the trip accessible to many more people (read more about difficulty grades).
When to go
The tour can depart on any Wednesday or Thursday from 08 April to 01 October. Other departure days of the week are also possible for groups of a minimum of four people (upon request). Please note that during Oktoberfest (19 September 2026 to 04 October 2026), it may not be possible to stay in Munich without a supplement.
The climate in the region is continental, cold and temperate. Depending on location and altitude, temperatures vary, but, in the May-September period, the daily averages are 15-25C. Spring and autumn are cooler with occasional rain. Rapid weather changes are possible during the day.
For more information, please visit our blog, Best time to go to Germany and Best time to go to Czech Republic.
Getting there
FCO up-to-date travel advice on Germany and the Czech Republic
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By plane
Our recommended airports for arrival and departure are Munich Airport (MUC) and Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG).
By train or bus
- If you are able to travel to Germany and the Czech Republic without flying, this holiday is reachable by rail with train stations in Munich and Prague. For more details, see the national rail operator DB (Germany), České dráhy (Czech Republic) or Trainline (general). You can also use the Omio planner above.
- To return to Munich after the tour, there are direct trains connecting Prague and Munich with a journey time of approximately 5h 45mins.
- Arriving by air: the S1 and S8 S-Bahn lines connect Munich Airport to the city centre at 10mins intervals and takes approximately 40mins. For more information, click here.
- Departing by air: the Airport Express bus line operates daily at regular 30mins intervals from Prague centre. For more information, click here.
Inclusions
Included
- Accommodation in three and four-star hotels
- Breakfast buffet or full breakfast
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel on cycling days (max 20kg per piece)
- Entrance to the Brewery Museum in Pilsen, including one glass of beer
- Access to a navigation app with a road book and additional information (GPX tracks also available)
- Access to our navigation app with GPS tracks
- Local service hotline daily from 08.00 to 20.00
Excluded
- Airfare and connecting land transfers
- Lunches, dinners, drinks and snacks
- Travel insurance (required – get a quote online)
- Personal expenses
- Local tourist taxes and entry fees (payable on-site)
- Any items not explicitly listed as included
- eSIM data for international travel (get an eSIM)
Options, extras and supplements
- If you’re travelling in a group, a supplement applies to group members who would like to have a room of their own
- We regret that this holiday is not available for solo travellers
- Optional extra nights before or after the tour
- Bike rental (gravel bike, premium bike or e-bike)
- Helmets (must be requested when booking)
- Supplement for overnight in Munich during Oktoberfest – subject to availability
- Printed tour materials
Bike rental
We can provide high-quality rental bikes and additional equipment if requested. These bikes have been specially designed for our bike tours. They are comfortable, safe and sturdy bikes and therefore perfect to undertake tours of several days’ duration. All rental bikes come with a puncture kit with air pump, spare inner tube, small repair kit and combination lock (one per room). Standard, premium and e-bikes come with a handlebar bag and rear pannier. Gravel bikes come with a saddle bag only. Theft and damage insurance is included with the rental bikes.
Gravel bike:
- 6061-T6 aluminium diamond frame
- High-quality carbon fork
- Gravel handlebars (wider and more flared than racing handlebars)
- SRAM Apex gear system with 1 x 12 gears (front chainring 40 teeth, rear sprockets 11-50 teeth)
- Hydraulic disc brakes from SRAM
- Internally routed wires/cables
- Wheels from Miche
- Schwalbe G-One gravel tyres (versatile tread pattern suitable for riding on asphalt, unpaved roads or off-road)
- Selle Italia gel saddle
- Weight approx. 11.5kg
Premium bike:
- Robust aluminium frame
- Shimano 27-speed XT derailleur gears with freewheel mechanism gear ratio: 26/36/48 (front) 11/13/15/17/20/23/26/30 (rear)
- Shimano Magura HS 11 brakes
- Puncture-proof 28-inch tyres with automotive valve
- Battery-powered LED lighting system
- Ergonomic handlebar grips
- Selle Essenza saddle
E-bike:
- Robust aluminium frame
- Easy-to-use LCD display
- Pedal assist up to 25km/h
- 8-speed Shimano Nexus hub gears
- Puncture-proof tyres
- LED lighting system
- Ergonomic handlebar grips
- Gel saddle
- Weight approx. 24kg
