The best mountain biking trails a stone's throw of Prague
Mountain biking full-day trip to the Karlstejn Castle
A perfect mix of XC mountain biking action, exploring the Czech Republic countryside and visiting a medieval Karlstejn Castle, only 20 min drive out of Prague Downtown. A full day MTB trip that can be fully adjusted to the rider’s skills and endurance: from pure XC riding to a mix of cross-country, trails and difficult enduro sections. No matter how technical trails and how many meters you climb. You will enjoy a good ride, taste good food and beer and see a stunning historical site.
Why you will love this trip
A perfect blend: mountain biking, culture, exploring
Handpicked trails with the right difficulty tailored to your needs
Spend a day in Natural Park only 20 min drive from Prague
Follow your local guide to find the best trails
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Last month, Rufus Wenlock and Joe Nation raced the 3,000-kilometer Shaky Isles route along the length of New Zealand, starting at opposite ends of the country. Find a reflection from both of them here, including some insight into the unique logistics of racing in contrary directions and an incredible gallery of photos captured on their rides…
Self Guided Option
89 €
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
Duration: 5 - 9 hours
Endless flexibility for exploring
Use provided GPS routes on a Garmin Edge device
Private Tour Option
134 - 219 €
Pick a date and departure time
Duration: 5 - 9 hours
Fully customized difficulty: trail ride with enduro sections / trail ride / cross-country biking
What is included
Guide
Pick up & Drop off
Lunch & beer
29” full suspension bike & helmet, 6000 € market value
By default, we use Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6 bike or similar. To see the full specs, see the Details section below.
Optional upgrade to an e-mountain bike
Train ticket (if needed)
Details
Your local bike guide picks you up at your hotel/apartment and before you reach the start of the ride (about 20 min from most downtown locations) you are going to discuss your fitness and skill level so that your guide can pick the best trails for you.
The trip starts with an easy 20 min warm-up ride on a cycle path following a Berounka river. After that, a mixture of easier and tougher climbs together with a number of fun trails follows. It’s you who chooses the stiffness of the ride but no matter how difficult trails you ride, there will always be dense forests, open meadows with great views and cute villages to enjoy.
After lunch in the Karlstejn Castle proximity, there are several ways to spend the rest of the afternoon. In case you’ve had enough riding (which could easily happen as you already climbed 400 - 700 vertical meters and covered 20-30 kms distance), you can explore the castle and surroundings on your own terms and come back to Prague on a train without worrying about the bike as your guide will take care of it.
Alternatively, you can enjoy a good rest and come back to town following your guide on a mix of cycling trails and easy single and double tracks around the Berounka River. In case you really want to push your limits, there are a number of very difficult enduro lines accessible from the river valley - for expert riders only.
We will pick you up in the morning, usually between 8:30 - 10 AM. The exact pickup time can be fully adjusted.
Participants | Price |
|---|---|
2 - 3 | 219 € |
4 - 5 | 170 € |
6 - 7 | 154 € |
8+ | 134 € |
We are using high-end trail/enduro 29" bikes (Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6) with these specs:
6000 € market value
29" wheels, trail specific geometry
140+ mm travel
Dropper post
Shimano/Sram 1x12/1x11 drivetrain
Hydraulic dics brakes
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