This is the main cycling route of South Bohemia, which does

This is the main cycling route of South Bohemia, which does not end at the regional border but continues all the way to the confluence of the Vltava and Elbe rivers near Mělník, where it finishes after more than 450 km. The Vltava River and its surroundings take many forms – it can be calm and gentle, but also wild and stormy. Along the way, you’ll encounter a variety of landscapes, from the rugged Šumava mountain terrain with deep forests, across the vast surface of the “South Bohemian Sea,” to the Budějovice Basin. You will also pass numerous man-made structures built over the centuries. Many sections feature high-quality, pleasant cycle paths, but some parts follow quiet country roads or forest tracks. The total length of the South Bohemian section is approximately 261 km and the route is moderately challenging, suitable for trekking bikes.