The Ohře cycle path is not just for bikers! Here is a section along this pretty river, which is also good for walkers, with excellent train connections from Cheb and Karlovy Vary.
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*Komorní Hůrka, the country’s youngest volcano, with an optional start in Cheb: 1 km to 13 km*
Komorní Hůrka, Bohemia’s youngest volcano, lies between Cheb and Františkovy Lázně. J.W. Goethe supported its volcanic classification, confirmed in 1837. Various routes lead to the volcano, but the nicest starts in Cheb!
Along the Ohře river east from Louny (+ optional educational trail around Slavětín): 12 km – 20 km
This interesting walk follows the attractive Ohře as its flows eastwards from the historic town of Louny, making use of the regional train line for the return journey to/from Slavětín village.
*Along the river Ohře from Klášterec nad Ohří to the brewery and castle ruins at Perštejn: 9 km*
An attractive walk following the Ohře river upstream from historic Klášterec nad Ohří to reach the village of Perštejn, with its hilltop castle ruins and excellent brewery restaurant.
A circular route to Šumburk castle ruins, starting in Klášterec nad Ohří: 11 km
A pleasant circular walk from historic Klášterec nad Ohří to the romantic 15th century ruins of Šumburk castle. The route follows beside the attractive Ohře river for a section.
*Exploring Klášterec nad Ohří, with an optional visit to the Egerberk/Lesktov ruins: 2 km to 12 km*
The historic town of Klášterec nad Ohří, situated on the banks of the river Ohře in northwest Bohemia, is full of interesting surprises and is well worth a visit!
*Along the river Ohře from Karlovy Vary to Loket (extendable to Sokolov): 11 km to 26 km*
Take the easy trail from Karlovy Vary to the spectacular medieval town of Loket, following the river Ohře, which is scenically lined with cliffs, cool forests and dotted with granite boulders.
*A walk around the remarkable Úhošť hill (593m) and the Kadaň reservoir: 15 km*
From the attractive medieval town of Kadaň tour the unusual volcanic hill of Úhošť for some super views and a really varied and scenic route which returns beside the Kadaň reservoir.
Exploring historic Kadaň and its volcanic peak, Svatý vrch: a 7 km tour
The attractive town of Kadaň was founded in the 12th century on the banks of the river Ohře. It is definitely worth exploring on this easy walk, which also visits the super viewpoints on ‘Holy hill’.
Along the Ohře river: from Žatec to Stekník through the historic hop fields – 10 km to 19 km
The brewery town of Žatec in northwest Bohemia is well worth a visit. Combine a trip to the scenic town with a walk along the Ohře river to the rococo chateau of Stekník in the middle of the hop fields.
The 7 km educational trail around the fortifications of Terezín
Terezín is an important WWII memorial site due to its use by the Nazi regime. The fortress is also remarkable for its 18th century defenses. An excellent educational trail circuits the entire site.
Along the river Ohře: from Budyně to Doksany convent – 9 km to 18 km
An easy walk on quiet paths near the scenic river Ohře, between two famous medieval locations: Budyně and the unique convent town of Doksany. Choose either a one way route or the circular option.
A secret path along the Ohře river from Libochovice – a 13 km roundtrip
A varied walk from Libochovice on a little known footpath beside the romantic Ohře river to the village of Křesín, with its historic church and prehistoric fortress, returning on a forest track.
Short walks from Louny (I) : along the Ohře river to Lužerady – 7 km
Louny is an attractive town, with an almost Italian character, 50km northwest of Prague. It is well worth visiting and there are several walks available locally, including this nature trail along the river Ohře.
Castles on the Ohře: from Budyně to Libochovice – an easy 9 km walk
This easy and flat walk follows the river Ohře between the historic towns of Budyně nad Ohří, with its famous water castle and Libochovice, with its early Baroque chateau.