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Czech Republic
Southwest
Jihočeský kraj

The Iron Curtain – Nové Hrady loop from Nové Hrady

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Bike touring routes & trails
Czech Republic
Southwest
Jihočeský kraj

The Iron Curtain – Nové Hrady loop from Nové Hrady

Moderate

4.0

(1)

10

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The Iron Curtain – Nové Hrady loop from Nové Hrady

02:36

42.0km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Přírodní park Novohradské hory

CHKO Třeboňsko

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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Nové Hrady Castle

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The passage castle with two opposing gates and a deep moat was founded by the Wittigons in the middle of the 13th century.

Since the reconstruction it has been possible to view the Buquoy's interior and many paintings.

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1.01 km

Apatyka Café

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Very nice cafe in an old pharmacy.

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14.1 km

Wooden Sculpture Garden

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Really great carvings

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21.6 km

Abandoned Railway Track

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5

24.0 km

Nice little crossing for cyclists.

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24.2 km

The Iron Curtain

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Depressing... but part of the story!

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38.9 km

Today a memorial - at that time border guards of the communist countries. They consisted of barbed wire, firing orders, dog runs, watchtowers, self-firing systems, minefields and kilometer-wide exclusion zones on the eastern side.

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41.3 km

Nové Hrady

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A castle, including an extensive park, beautiful architecture and lots of nice places to stop for a break: this is how the charming town of Nové Hrady (German: Gratzen) presents itself. Take enough time to discover it!

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42.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

2.82 km

835 m

516 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

967 m

792 m

716 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Friday 4 September

23°C

13°C

86 %

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