VCC – Stage 4: From České Budějovice to Kluk

This is South Bohemia’s main backbone route, which does not end at the region's border but continues all the way to the confluence of the Vltava and Elbe Rivers at Mělník, where its journey of over 450 km ends. The Vltava River and its surroundings have many faces – it can be calm and gentle, but also harsh and tempestuous. Along the way, you will encounter a variety of landscapes, from the rugged mountain terrain of the Šumava with deep forests, through the large water surface of the “South Bohemian Sea,” to the Budějovice Basin. You will also come across many human-made landmarks created over centuries. In many sections, it is a high-quality and pleasant cycle path, though some parts run along quiet side roads or forest tracks. The total length of the South Bohemian section is about 261 km and the route is of medium difficulty, suitable for trekking bikes.