Prague to Linz along the Vltava

🙋 Common questions

• Q: How much does the Prague to Linz cycling tour cost?

  

  A: The Prague to Linz tour costs from €907 per person in a double room, Standard category. The price covers seven nights with breakfast, daily luggage transfer and route guidance. Premium hotels are available as an upgrade, and single rooms or rental bikes can be added when you book on the website.

• Q: When is the best time to cycle from Prague to Linz?

  

  A: The Prague to Linz tour runs from mid-April to mid-October. Spring brings fresh green valleys along the Vltava, summer suits swims and long evenings by the reservoirs, and September is usually mild and settled. Mornings in the Šumava and Mühlviertel hills can be cool early and late in the season.

• Q: How difficult is the Prague to Linz bike tour?

  

  A: The Prague to Linz tour is rated moderate, with daily stages of 33 to 73 km. The Vltava valley between the dams is hilly, and the short stage from Český Krumlov to Vyšší Brod is the most demanding of the week. Riders with regular cycling fitness will manage well, and an e-bike makes the climbs easier.

• Q: Can I rent a bike for the Prague to Linz tour?

  

  A: Yes, bikes for the Prague to Linz tour can be rented when you book. A trekking bike costs €105, a gravel bike €140 and an e-bike €180 for the whole tour. The bike is delivered at the start in Prague and collected in Linz, so you do not need to bring your own.

• Q: How does luggage transfer work between Prague and Linz?

  

  A: On the Prague to Linz tour your luggage is moved from hotel to hotel every riding day between 9:00 and 17:00. Each person can bring up to two pieces, with a maximum of 15 kg each. You ride with only a light day bag for water, snacks and a rain jacket.

• Q: Is there a train option on the Prague to Linz tour?

  

  A: Yes, on the stage from Český Krumlov to Vyšší Brod you can take the train to the Lipno dam and follow the river from there, avoiding the steepest climbs above the Vltava. Both variants end at Vyšší Brod monastery, so the following day into Linz is the same for everyone.

• Q: How do I get to Prague and home from Linz?

  

  A: Prague has an international airport and direct trains from Vienna, Berlin, Munich and other cities. Linz has an airport and frequent trains to Vienna, Salzburg and Munich. Your first night in Prague is included, so you can arrive at any time on Day 1.

• Q: Are there any supplements not included in the price?

  

  A: A weekend surcharge of €12 per person per night applies to Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and is charged in addition to the tour price. Optional extras, available on request: half board, bike insurance, printed maps and road books, and extra nights before or after the tour.