Vienna to Prague Cycle 2025
Take on this demanding yet spectacular cycling challenge and go further, faster for everyone affected by brain tumours.
When:
22 – 27 June 2025*
*Other trip dates available
Where:
Austria & Czech Republic
Registration fee:
£199
Sponsorship:
£2,100
This beautiful ride links the striking cities of Vienna and Prague, over gently rolling roads and smooth tarmac! The ride kicks off with stunning architecture of Vienna’s imperial palaces and by the afternoon you feel like you have pedalled back through time as you ride through Czech Republic’s farmland, forest and traditional villages.
Packed with interesting culture, you pass through picturesque villages and towns with lakes, old squares and pastel-coloured buildings. A wonderful cycle path brings you right into central Prague with all its historic sights, including the iconic Charles Bridge and old town.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Vienna
On arrival in Vienna, check in and make time to assemble the bikes and ensure everything is ready. Spend any free time (flight-times dependent) exploring the city and its riverside walks along the Danube. You meet in the evening for dinner and a trip briefing before a good night’s rest in preparation for tomorrow’s efforts.
(Lunch not included)
Day 2: Vienna – Znojmo
An early start takes you through Vienna, mainly on cycle paths; you pass some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Hofburg. On leaving the city you take on your only significant climb of the trip – it’s long, and steep in places, but your reward is the hilltop view down over Vienna and the River Danube. From here it’s a cruising descent to the Danube, which you cross before heading roughly north towards the Czech border. By the time you reach your afternoon water-stop you’re in the Czech Republic, which immediately feels very different culturally.
Cycle approx. 115km (72 miles)
Day 3: Znojmo – Telč
Today you get to fully immerse yourselves in the beautiful Czech countryside, as you follow rolling roads north-west, roughly parallel to the Austrian border. You pass through farmland and thick forest, and lots of small villages which each have their own traditional fishpond, making for a very scenic ride. The roads are smooth and very light on traffic, making this a thoroughly enjoyable day on the bike. The cherry on the top comes at the end of our day as you arrive in Telč. Dominated by its gothic castle, its renaissance centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The huge town square, surrounded by pastel-coloured houses with ornamental gables and archways, is beautiful – and the perfect place to mark the end of a great day with a low-cost beer!
Cycle approx. 128km (79 miles)
Day 4: Telč – Tabor
Another day of rolling hills, riding through forested terrain. The views over clear rivers and lush green valleys are mesmerising, and the countryside is dotted with Renaissance churches, red-roofed villages and old castles – the Czech Republic has more castles per square mile than any other country in the world! After your lunch-stop you swing north towards Tabor, and after more small climbs and descents come to this lovely town with another striking old centre.
Cycle approx. 104km (64 miles)
Day 5: Tabor – Prague
Your road climbs gradually uphill from Tabor and, after a lovely descent into Central Bohemia, it’s the usual undulating countryside through woodland and small villages. The outskirts of Prague give you the opportunity to appreciate its Communist past, with fairly utilitarian tower blocks of small apartments, but then you come to the River Vltava and the amazing cycle path. This leads you right into the city centre, past the much-photographed Charles Bridge and – via a few unavoidable sections of cobbles – into the historic centre with its famous town square. It’s a rewarding and memorable finale. After checking into your central hotel, you meet again for dinner and a final dinner together to celebrate your achievements.
Cycle approx. 104km (64 miles)
Day 6: Depart Prague
After a leisurely breakfast, you may have time to explore the many sights, depending on your flight times.
{Lunch not included)
What’s Included
- 5 nights hotel accommodation on a twin share basis
- All meals expect where specified
- Bike transfer from Vienna airport to hotel on day 1 (specific time window applies)
- Snacks and water on cycle days
- Discover Adventure crew (number dependent on group size)
- Vehicle support throughout trip
- Maps and route information
What’s Excluded
- Any meals specified as ‘not included’ in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Travel to Vienna and from Prague
- Bicycle, cycle helmet (compulsory) and water bottles
- Personal spending money, souvenirs and drinks
- Fees for any optional sites, attractions or activities
- Any applicable surcharges as per Terms and Conditions
Payment Options
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Registration fee: £199. The registration fee of £199 is payable directly to the event organisers Discover Adventure.
Fundraising option: £2,100. To guarantee your place on this challenge, we ask that you have raised £1,680 (80%) 10 weeks before departure and the final £420 (20%) within 2 weeks of your return.
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Registration fee: £199. The registration fee of £199 is payable directly to the event organisers Discover Adventure.
Remaining cost of trip: £250 paid approximately 8 weeks before your challenge to the event organisers Discover Adventure.
Fundraising option: £1,600. To guarantee your place on this challenge, we ask that you have raised £1,160 (80%) 10 weeks before departure and the final £440 (20%) within 2 weeks of your return.
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Registration fee: £199. The registration fee of £199 is payable directly to the event organisers Discover Adventure.
Remaining cost of trip: £1,050 paid approximately 8 weeks before your challenge to the event organisers Discover Adventure.
Fundraising option: Raise as much as you can!
Want more information?
You can read more about the Vienna to Prague Cycle and sign up on Discover Adventures Website!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the events team events@thebraintumourcharity.org or call 01252 237867.