Prague to Passau via Lake Lipno

🙋 Common questions

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

  

  A: The Prague to Passau 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 Passau?

  

  A: The Prague to Passau tour runs from mid-April to mid-October. Late spring brings green forests in Šumava and quiet roads, summer offers long evenings by Lake Lipno, and September is usually settled and mild. Early and late in the season, mornings in the Šumava mountains can be cool, so pack a warm layer.

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

  

  A: The Prague to Passau tour is rated moderate, with daily stages of 35 to 61 km plus a longer final stage. Central Bohemia has many short ups and downs, and the Šumava stage to Lake Lipno has about 520 m of climbing. Regular riders with basic fitness will manage well, and an e-bike makes the hills easier.

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

  

  A: Yes, bikes for the Prague to Passau tour can be rented when you book. A trekking bike costs €90, a gravel bike €120 and an e-bike €180 for the whole tour. The bike is delivered at the start in Prague and collected in Passau, so you do not need to bring your own.

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

  

  A: On the Prague to Passau 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: How long is the last stage into Passau, and is there a train option?

  

  A: The final stage from Lake Lipno to Passau is 58 to 98 km, the longest of the tour. You can shorten it with a morning train to Nové Údolí on the German border, then cycle through Šumava National Park, across the former Iron Curtain and down through Bavaria to Passau.

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

  

  A: Prague has an international airport and direct trains from Vienna, Berlin, Munich and other cities. Passau has regular train connections to Munich, Nuremberg and Vienna, from where most European flights are easy to reach. 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.