Today stage is characterized by the protected landscape area of Žďárské vrchy, the most diverse part of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. Pristine forests will keep you company today all the way to Policka.
After that, typically Czech looking rolling hills all the way to Litomysl with its richly decorated Renaissance chateau which is included in the UNESCO list and the historical centre full of colourful town houses.
Today stage is harder than usual because trains cannot be use to shorten the ride. More info in the planning section.
Minimum distance and gain: 58 km / 602 mt
Maximum distance and gain: 79 km / 758 mt
Road bike distance and gain: 63 km / 530 mt
"Bohemian Cyclist" unofficial video
Disclaimer: please keep in mind that the Bohemian Cyclist is mainly riding Regular Stages which are supposed to be hard. Shorter variants are easier!
(i.e. road works, fallen trees, road closures or why not even just a comment!)
Choose the stage that suits you the most in terms of km and gain.
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Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that although we try to keep an eye on all the loops and constantly update them also with the help of municipalities, You might still find last minute detours and unpredictable hazards on the way. So when riding Cesko Okolo you are doing it under your full responsibility
Today shorter variant of the stage is a bit harder than normal as there is not much help with train. So we recommend you to plan with that. If you think that you really don't have the stage in your legs, it is possible to ride the first 50 km to Policka and from there take 3 trains (bike on board allowed, more info HERE) and get to Olomouc skipping the night in Litomysl and Stage 4 from Litomysl to Olomouc.
Start: Náměstí Republiky, Žďár nad Sázavou (main square)
Finish: náměstí Václava Havla, Litomyšl (main square)
Today you have another nice ride ahead. You start by retracing back your yesterday ride all the way to the Green Hill. After you pass the Unesco site you will be getting into the countryside right away and going through little villages that soon will leave room to pristine forests. (If you are a mountain biker make sure to go more south and look at the world championship track close to Nové Město na Moravě.) Soon you will get to a village called Tři studně where you have the possibility to swim in one of the two lakes if hot. After that you join the cycling path number 103 and continue riding through villages. In Kadov you change to the path number 104 going to Krátka, there it is worth stopping for the village-reservation which are village homes originally from the 18th century. Continuing further on minor road all the way to Polička. This city is a beautiful, quaint city which the locals call the “Gateway” into the most beautiful part of Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. Also offering nice restaurants and a local brewery. Cycling further on minor roads through more of Czech countryside and villages you arrive to Litomyšl. City included in the UNESCO list which offers so much culture.
Tired, injured, bad weather, not enough time? Here a quick tool to shorten the stages with trains in case of need.
Click on the triangles to jump to the Czech Railway website and see the timetable.
Start: Náměstí Republiky, Žďár nad Sázavou (main square)
Finish: náměstí Václava Havla, Litomyšl (main square)
Today you have another nice ride ahead. You start by retracing back your yesterday ride all the way to the Green Hill. After you pass the Unesco site you will be getting into the countryside right away and going through little villages that soon will leave room to pristine forests. (If you are a mountain biker make sure to go more south and look at the world championship track close to Nové Město na Moravě.) Soon you will get to a village called Tři studně where you have the possibility to swim in one of the two lakes if hot. After that you join the cycling path number 103 and continue riding through villages. In Kadov you change to the path number 104 going to Krátka, there it is worth stopping for the village-reservation which are village homes originally from the 18th century. Cycling further on minor roads through more of Czech countryside and villages you arrive to Litomyšl. City included in the UNESCO list which offers so much culture.
Tired, injured, bad weather, not enough time? Here a quick tool to shorten the stages with trains in case of need.
Click on the triangles to jump to the Czech Railway website and see the timetable.
Start: Náměstí Republiky, Žďár nad Sázavou (main square)
Finish: náměstí Václava Havla, Litomyšl (main square)
Today you have a nice ride ahead. You start by cycling out of the city on of the minor roads. Getting into the countryside right away and going through little villages. In a village called Tři studně you can swim in the two lakes to refresh. After that you join the cycling path number 103 and continue riding through villages. In Kadov you change to the path number 104 going to Krátka, there it is worth stopping for the village-reservation which are village homes originally from the 18th century. Continuing further on minor road all the way to Polička. This city is a beautiful, quaint city which the locals call the “Gateway” into the most beautiful part of Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. Also offering nice restaurants and a local brewery. Cycling further on minor roads through more of Czech countryside and villages you arrive to Litomyšl. City included in the UNESCO list which offers so much culture.
Tired, injured, bad weather, not enough time? Here a quick tool to shorten the stages with trains in case of need.
Click on the triangles to jump to the Czech Railway website and see the timetable.
Get the specifically designed booklet where you can collect stage stamps that could be hidden in a geocache or to be found in a coffee shop, restaurant info point etc
You can get your stamp at
Chateau Litomyšl , Jiráskova 93, 570 01 Litomyšl, Czechia MAPA
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