Castle bike tour of Silesia. Stay in wonderfully restored palaces

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Distance: 355 km (59 km/day)

Type: independent

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Type of Biking: Hybrid

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

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About your bike tour

Spend a week cycling through a beautiful natural countryside and staying in grandly restored European palaces and castles!

This special self guided bike tour heads through Silesia, Poland, a region bordering Germany and the Czech Republic, rich in natural beauty, rolling hills, well paved roads and European history. The castles we live in rival many of the great castles in Germany and the daily bicycle trips take us through an enchanting unspoiled part of undiscovered Europe.

Each palace has been stunningly restored and offer top-notch accommodations, excellent regional cuisine and amenities. Rather than just visiting them, we actually live in the palaces, enjoy the lush grounds and feel like royalty every evening.

We cycle on quiet country roads with little traffic or bike-only cycling paths. The bicycling is generally easy except for some occasional hills. This tour is an ideal mix of active travel and luxurious relaxation.

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— Day 1: Wojanów (Lower Silesian Voivodeship)

We begin our journey Wojanów Palace, a former residence of royal families. Surrounded by a large park, it is one of the most beautiful places in the Valley of Palaces and Gardens.

After checking in, take a stroll around the palace grounds or relax in the spa and pool. We dine in the palace restaurant, known for its fine cuisine.

The is a 7:00pm briefing where we distribute materials and bicycles-

65 km Day 2: Wałbrzych (Lower Silesian Voivodeship)

After our first full day of cycling, we stay at the medieval Castle Książ, one of the largest and most beautiful castles in Poland.

Książ Castle, the Pearl of Lower Silesia, was built in the 13th century by Bolko I, the prince of Świdnica and Jawor. The castle was repeatedly destroyed, rebuilt and reconstructed. Throughout the course of history, it belonged to numerous owners. Between 1509 and 1941, the castle was under the dominion of the mighty House of Hochbergs. During World War II, the castle was confiscated by the Nazis and after the war it was taken over by the Red Army until it was handed back over to Poland in 1962.

Dinner and overnight in Ksiaz Castle.

65 km Day 3: Staniszów (Lower Silesian Voivodeship)

Today we cycle along a beautiful route through the Silesian countryside. We'll take a stop at a local attraction, the miniature park in Kowary before arriving at our destination, Staniszów palace, one of the most beautiful palaces in Lower Silesia.

Staniszów is a late baroque palace built at the end of the eighteenth century. One of the wings descends on to the French garden and a classical “Bachelor House” crowned with a small belfry tower and a clock.

Dinner and overnight at Staniszów palace.

60 km Day 4: Czocha - Zamek XIVw. ()

On today's bike ride, we'll enjoy fantastic views of the Krkonoše Mountains and stop in for some local mineral water at the Schaffgotsch palace in Cieplice.

Our destination is the legendary Czocha castle, built in 1241. Located on Lake Leśniański, it is one of the most picturesque castles in Poland. Czocha castle looks and feels like a true medieval stronghold and is a popular tourist attraction as well as hotel and restaurant.

Spend some time relaxing in the sauna before dinner at Czocha's wonderful restaurant.

Overnight in Czocha castle.

50 km Day 5: Kliczków (Lower Silesian Voivodeship)

Today's ride ends in Kliczków with its wonderful restored palace. There is a wellness spa and a stylish restaurant for us to enjoy after cycling.

Kliczków castle was built beginning in 1297. The castle, constructed by Bolko the Severe, the Prince of Świdnica and Jawor, was used as an earth and wooden border stronghold located on the high Kwisa bank.

Our castle suites are fully preserving their old splendor yet with the highest quality. Their interiors were designed with the utmost care about details. This is the place, where the old, historic equipment and accessories meet the discreetly concealed modernity.

The spa in Kliczków castle offers many great options to relax and rejuvenate the body and spirit.

Dinner and overnight in the Kliczków castle.

60 km Day 6: Brunów (Lower Silesian Voivodeship)

Our bike route today heads past Grodziec Castle, a twelfth century structure on top of hill with an impressive view. Afterwards, we pedal to our destination today - Brunów Palace, another fine example of historical residence updated with fine modern amenities.

Dinner at Brunów Palace's fine restaurant and overnight in the palace building.

55 km Day 7: Wojanów (Lower Silesian Voivodeship)

Our ride today takes us back to the Wojanów, where our journey began. On our way, we cycle by an impressive dam in Pilichowicach, visit the Knights' Tower (one of the finest and best preserved buildings of this type in Central Europe) and bike through Bóbr Valley, known locally as The Pearl of the West.

We pedal to Jelenia Góra and have the opportunity to view some of the historic churches before heading back along the picturesque cycle path to Palace Wojanów.

One last dinner and overnight in Palace Wojanów to celebrate a beautiful trip.

— Day 8: Wojanów (Lower Silesian Voivodeship)

After breakfast, our journey comes to and end. We hope you had a great time and look forward to riding again together soon!

Arrival Info

The nearest airport is in Wroclaw, Poland. Other good connections are Dresden, Germany or Prague, Czech Republic.

Departure Info

The nearest airport is in Wroclaw, Poland. Other good connections are Dresden, Germany or Prague, Czech Republic.

road bike

$120.00

Hybrid

$90.00

E bike

$180.00

Included

7 nights accomodation in castles or palaces with half board
informational meetings in English with a tourist guide
maps, route descriptions and supporting materials
luggage transfer
well-prepared and signposted route
24 hour support and service
Bus, which, if necessary, transports you to another place

Not included

bikes
transfer from and to airport on request (from Wroclaw to the castle and back €30 per person9

Description of Accomodation during the bike tour

All accommodation in castles and palaces, with the exception of the Castle Książ, which does not have a castle Hotel. Overnight in the immediate vicinity of the castle (in the hotel in the castle’s park )