Cycle trip to Říp on cycle route No. 3102
Cycle in the footsteps of the Great Father of Bohemia to the mythical Mount Říp. The trip is slightly over 30 km long and can be done by a moderately fit cyclist. Cycle route No. 3102 starts in Roudnice nad Labem and takes you from the Elbe Trail to the foot of Mount Říp.
Start your trip in Roudnice nad Labem, where you can get all the information you need at the Podřipsko Information and Transport Centre in Arnoštova Street. From Roudnice, follow cycle route No. 3102, which will take you to the foot of Říp to the village of Rovné. Then you will pass through a local alley and climb up to the top of Říp Mountain, which is quite steep and demanding. There is no shame in pushing it. On Říp, you can have a refreshment in a local hut, see the routunda or several viewpoints.
From Říp, continue down to Rovný and Krabčice. From there, follow the minor road to Bechlin and then to Horní Počapel, where you will join the Elbe Trail. Follow the water through Hněvice, Račice, Záluží and Dobříně back to Roudnice nad Labem.
In Roudnice you can visit the Hlásku tower or the Lobkowicz castle.
Length of trip
33.5 km; Climb: 336 m, Descent: 336 m
Route
Roudnice nad Labem - Vesce - Krabčice - Rovné - Říp - Rovné - Krabčice - Bechlín - Horní Počaply - Hněvice - Račice - Zaluží - Dobříň - Roudnice nad Labem
Stops
Lobkowicz Chateau and Romanesque Castle
At the end of the 12th century, the Bishop of Prague had a Romanesque castle built on a rocky ridge above the river Elbe. It was enlarged during the Gothic period. In the 16th century, a Renaissance wing was added and later was the entire complex expanded even further.
In 1652-1684, under Václav Eusebius of Lobkowicz, the castle complex was rebuilt in the early Baroque style that has been preserved to this day. The castle consists of four wings around a spacious courtyard and the southern (entrance) side is divided by a massive tower. For many years the castle was the centre of the prosperous Lobkowicz estate. Since World War II it served as a barracks for the German and later Czech army. Until 2008, it housed a military music school. Nowadays, the castle belongs to the Lobkowicz family again and tours of part of the castle and the original Romanesque castle are available.
Further information in the section Behind the sights of Roudnice nad Labem: Lobkowicz Castle, Romanesque Castle.
Tours
The tour starts at the castle, entrance from Charles Square. The tour includes: the foundations of the original castle from the 12th century, the Lobkowicz Castle and its history, a presentation of the town and its surroundings, a tasting of the wines of the Lobkowicz Castle Winery (choice of red or white - 1 dcl sample) and an introduction to the winery and its history in Podřipsko.
Here are the current opening hours - including restrictions or closure of the tour circuit - for example on the days of events such as the Roudnice wine harvest or the Roudnice vintage and others.
Admission
Adults: 90 CZK
Seniors over 65 and students: 70 CZK
Children under 18 years: 70 CZK (without wine tasting)
Children under 6 years: free (without wine tasting)
Combined entrance fee
Admission includes a tour of the castle and the Romanesque castle tower Hlásku.
Adults: 120 CZK
Seniors over 65 and students: 90 CZK
Children under 18 years: 90 CZK (without wine tasting)
Children under 6 years: free (without wine tasting)
Checkout
The ticket office for the tour of the castle and chateau can be found at thePodřipsko Information and Transport Centre (Arnoštova 88).
In case of interest, individual tours can be booked outside of the above dates. Contact: tel.: 412 871 148, 412 871 147, e-mail: info@vyletnarip.cz, web: www.vyletnarip.cz.
For predefined tour dates, you can use the booking system - tour booking. The capacity of tours is limited
Contact
Address
Lobkowiczký zámek a románský hrad - Roudnice nad Labem
Očkova 1
413 01 Roudnice nad Labem
Phone Contact
+420 412 871 148
Email
info@ripops.cz
Website
www.vyletnarip.cz