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From Nová Bystřice by bike to Landštejn, ponds and across the border into Austria
Cycling routes in Czech Canada
Czech Canada is ideal for cycle touring, e-bikes, gravel riding and longer mountain-bike trips. From Amenity Hotel & Resort Česká Kanada, you can ride directly into the forests, towards the ponds, Landštejn Castle or across the border into Austria.
The area around Nová Bystřice combines paved cycling routes, quiet roads, forest tracks and cross-border routes. Below you will find a selection arranged by difficulty and type of cyclist. For each route, we include distance, elevation gain, recommended bike, main points of interest and a GPX or route-detail link.
You do not have to bring your own bike to Czech Canada. The resort offers e-bike rental, so you can set off without transporting your own equipment. Current conditions and prices are available in the services price list.
If you bring your own bike, you can store it safely in the bike room. You can also charge your own e-bike free of charge there during your stay. This makes it easy to plan several longer stages on consecutive days.
After your ride, recover in the pool, whirlpools and Wellness & Balneo or recharge with a meal at the hotel restaurant.
For an easy ride or e-bike trip:
Start with the shorter Peršlák loop or the route to Austria’s northernmost point. Both can be completed in part of a day, leaving enough time for stops.
For recreational cyclists:
Landštejn or the Czech Canada loop offers roughly 34–41 km and combines nature, history and quieter roads.
For a full-day ride:
The Staňkov Pond route via Austria or the long loop to Slavonice is suitable for more experienced cyclists and works very well on an e-bike.
For gravel and MTB:
The region has plenty of gravel, field and forest roads. If you want more off-road riding, choose wider, more robust tyres; after rain, expect unpaved sections to be slower and more difficult.
By distance, difficulty and type of ride
| Route | Distance | Elevation | Best for | Recommended bike |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peršlák – Blanko – Nový Vojířov | 24.9 km | depends on variant | easy ride, older children | trekking, gravel, e-bike |
| Austria’s northernmost point | 24.5 km | 315 m | recreational cyclists | trekking, gravel, e-bike |
| Landštejn Castle | 34.0 km | 422 m | recreational and active cyclists | trekking, gravel, e-bike |
| Czech Canada loop | 40.8 km | 484 m | full-day ride | trekking, gravel, e-bike |
| Litschau – Reingers – Artolec | 42.1 km | 339 m | cross-border ride | trekking, gravel, e-bike |
| 20th Century Trail | approx. 40 km | depends on variant | history + nature | gravel, trekking, e-bike |
| Staňkov Pond via Austria | 49.9 km | 813 m | fitter cyclists | e-bike, gravel, trekking |
| Via Austria to Slavonice | 62.3 km | 958 m | experienced, full-day | e-bike, gravel, trekking |
Ideal for your first day, an e-bike or a relaxed pace
Distance: 24.9 km
Difficulty: easy to moderate
Best for: recreational cyclists, couples, families with older children
Bike: trekking, gravel, e-bike
This two-way loop from Nová Bystřice runs towards Blanko Pond, along the former border patrol road to Peršlák and then via Nová Ves, Sedlo, Lhota, Nový Vojířov and Smrčná back to Nová Bystřice. It is a good choice if you want a taste of the typical Czech Canada landscape without committing to a full-day ride.
Route: Nová Bystřice – Blanko – Peršlák – Nová Ves – Sedlo – Lhota – Nový Vojířov – Smrčná – Nová Bystřice
Distance: 24.5 km
Elevation gain: 315 m
Approx. riding time: 2 h
Difficulty: moderate
Bike: trekking, gravel, e-bike
A short cross-border trip linking Nová Bystřice, Smrčná, Nový Vojířov, Lhota, Sedlo and Peršlák. It suits cyclists who want a relaxed pace combined with the atmosphere of the Czech-Austrian borderland.
Route: Amenity Resort – Nová Bystřice – Smrčná – Nový Vojířov – Lhota – Sedlo – Peršlák – Amenity Resort
Distance: 34.0 km
Elevation gain: 422 m
Approx. riding time: 2.5 h without longer stops
Difficulty: moderate
Bike: trekking, gravel, e-bike
One of the best routes for a first introduction to Czech Canada. From Nová Bystřice it runs via Artolec, Návary, Veclov and Staré Město pod Landštejnem to Landštejn Castle. The return route continues via Jelení vrch, Klášter, Osika and Albeř.
Allow extra time for the castle and other stops. If you want to combine cycling with history and views, this is one of the best options.
Route: Amenity Resort – Nová Bystřice – Artolec – Návary – Veclov – Staré Město pod Landštejnem – Landštejn – Jelení vrch – Klášter – Osika – Albeř – Amenity Resort
Distance: 40.8 km
Elevation gain: 484 m
Approx. riding time: 3 h without longer stops
Difficulty: moderate
Bike: trekking, gravel, e-bike
This loop combines Albeř, Blato, Landštejn, Pstruhovec Pond, Rožnov, Klenová, Senotín, Dobrá Voda, Potočná and Hradiště. In one ride you get forests, ponds, cultural sights and the typically quiet roads of Czech Canada.
It is suitable for cyclists who want to see several places without an extreme distance. On an e-bike, it makes a pleasant full-day trip with plenty of time for stops.
Route: Amenity Resort – Albeř – Blato – Landštejn – Pstruhovec – Rožnov – Klenová – Senotín – Dobrá Voda – Potočná – Hradiště – Amenity Resort
Distance: 42.1 km
Elevation gain: 339 m
Approx. riding time: around 3 h of riding
Difficulty: moderate
Bike: trekking, gravel, e-bike
This cross-border loop runs from Nová Bystřice via Haugschlag and Litschau in Austria, then follows part of the international EuroVelo 13 route towards Reingers before returning through Větrov and Artolec.
It is a good choice for anyone who wants to combine Czech Canada with Austria’s Waldviertel. The route mixes quiet roads, forest and gravel sections and offers a pleasant change of scenery with the option of a stop in Litschau.
Distance: approx. 40 km
Difficulty: moderate
Best for: cyclists interested in borderland history
Bike: gravel, trekking, e-bike; wider tyres are preferable after rain
This themed route links Nová Bystřice, Hirschenschlag, Reingers, Rajchéřov, Návary, Veclov, Staré Město pod Landštejnem, Landštejn, Pomezí, Klášter, Mýtinky and Artolec.
Some sections use forest and field roads, and conditions can depend on the weather. It is a good option for cyclists who want to discover the stories of the Czech-Austrian borderland and places connected with the 20th century as well as simply clocking up kilometres.
Distance: 49.9 km
Elevation gain: 813 m
Approx. riding time: 4 h without longer stops
Difficulty: moderate to demanding
Bike: e-bike, gravel, trekking
The route runs through Nová Bystřice, Smrčná, Nový Vojířov, Peršlák, Staňkov, Pele, Chlum u Třeboně, Litschau, Rottal, Haugschlag and Blanko back to Nová Bystřice.
Its appeal lies in the contrast between the gently rolling Nová Bystřice countryside, the pond landscape around Staňkov and the cross-border section in Austria. The climbing is noticeable, so on a conventional bike you should treat it as a full-day ride.
Distance: 62.3 km
Elevation gain: 958 m
Approx. riding time: 5 h of riding
Difficulty: demanding
Bike: e-bike, gravel, trekking; conventional bike for experienced riders
The longest route in our selection. From Amenity it runs via Artolec into Austria, continues through Reingers, Kautzen and other villages to Slavonice, then returns via Maříž, Trojmezí, Staré Město pod Landštejnem, Veclov and Návary.
It is suitable for experienced cyclists or e-bike guests who want to spend most of the day in the saddle. With almost 1,000 metres of climbing, we recommend monitoring battery level and keeping a healthy reserve.
Practical tips for cycling in Czech Canada
You can ride many of the recommended routes on a trekking or gravel bike. If you want to leave the main cycling routes and explore more forest tracks, a mountain bike or gravel bike with wider tyres is the safer choice. Cycling discussions frequently mention that quieter riding can often be found away from the main cycling corridors and towards the Austrian border.
Forest and field roads can become considerably slower and more difficult after rain. Before a longer ride, we recommend checking current accessibility in Mapy.com and choosing the right type of bike for the weather.
Several of the most attractive loops cross the national border. Take a valid travel document, basic repair equipment and enough water for longer rides. On an e-bike, plan according to elevation gain, not just kilometres.
Where a GPX file is available, download it and import it into the Mapy.com website or mobile app. You can then save the route and use it during your ride.
Accommodation, bike room, e-bikes and wellness after your ride
Bringing your own bike? You can store it in the bike room during your stay. Your own e-bike can be charged there free of charge.
You do not need to transport a bike. Rent an e-bike directly at the resort and start your trip from here.
After your ride, enjoy the 25-metre pool, whirlpools or Wellness & Balneo.
For a cycling stay, choose the accommodation style that suits you: accommodation in Czech Canada, hotel rooms with half board or standalone houses for 4–6 guests.
For an easier ride, we recommend the approximately 25 km loop via Peršlák or the route to Austria’s northernmost point. For families, always consider the children’s age, usual fitness level and current surface conditions.
Some of the most interesting destinations are Landštejn Castle, Peršlák, Staňkov Pond, Litschau, Reingers, Slavonice and the forested area between Nová Bystřice and the Austrian border.
Yes. E-bikes are particularly useful for longer loops and routes with more elevation gain. On long routes, however, we still recommend monitoring battery level and keeping some reserve.
Yes. The resort offers e-bike rental. Check current prices and conditions in the services price list.
Guests can store their own bikes in the bike room. You can also charge your own e-bike there free of charge during your stay.
A trekking bike, gravel bike or e-bike is suitable for most of the routes listed here. If you plan more unpaved and technical forest sections, we recommend a mountain bike or wider tyres.
Yes. Cross-border cycling is one of the biggest advantages of this area. Routes run via places such as Peršlák, Haugschlag, Litschau and Reingers, and some connect to EuroVelo 13.
After your ride, you can use the pool, whirlpools and Wellness & Balneo or visit the hotel restaurant.
Czech Canada is worth exploring over several days. One day you can choose a shorter cross-border loop, the next ride to Landštejn and on the third plan a longer route towards Staňkov Pond or Slavonice.
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