Last fall, Rychlebské Stezky faced one of its toughest challenges yet — devastating floods that tore through the trails, washing away years of hard work. Heavy rains turned singletracks into rivers, eroded berms, and shattered wooden features. For a while, riding took a backseat as the team focused on helping the local community — clearing mud, moving damaged household items, and even cooking for emergency responders.
Despite the destruction, the spirit of Rychlebské Stezky remained unbroken. The crew quickly got to work assessing the damage, organizing volunteer trail days, and planning repairs. The scale of the destruction was immense — many sections had to be completely rebuilt, and countless hours went into clearing debris, reinforcing eroded sections, and reconstructing bridges. Yet, with every workday, the trails started coming back to life.
By October, volunteer trail days were in full swing, with dedicated riders gathering each weekend to rebuild what the flood had taken. Thanks to their effort, new sections of trail emerged, including fresh lines on Superflow and Dr. Wiessner, while bridges were repaired on Jestřáb and Biskupský. The work was exhausting, but the energy and determination of the trail crew and volunteers kept things moving.
Now, after months of hard work, the trails are nearly ready. The team has been making the final touches — clearing leaves, branches, and debris — so that everything is dialed in for the season opening. Thanks to the dedication of volunteers and the support of the riding community, Rychlebské Stezky is set to welcome riders back in just a few days.
So get your bikes ready — the trails are waiting. And if you want to experience the best of Czech mountain biking, join us for an unforgettable trip on our MORAVIAN TOUR — Rychlebské Stezky are one of the destinations we visit within this trip!
Mountain biking in the Czech Republic isn’t just about the trails—it’s also about the experience that follows. And nothing complements a day of riding better than a cold Czech beer. With a long and proud brewing tradition dating back over a thousand years, we know a thing or two about beer. Whether you're tackling the awesome trails of Rychlebské Stezky, cruising through the flowy singletracks of the Jizera Mountains, or sending it on epic bike park laps, there’s one thing you can count on: a well-earned pivo at the end of the ride.
Czech beer culture runs deep, and the country is home to some of the most famous breweries in the world. Pilsner Urquell, brewed in Plzeň since 1842, is the original pilsner and still sets the standard for lagers worldwide. Budějovický Budvar, from České Budějovice, carries a rich, full-bodied taste that has made it a favorite for generations. And let’s not forget smaller breweries like Bernard, Svijany, or Matuška, which are gaining popularity among beer lovers for their unique flavors and craft approach.
One of the best things about riding in the Czech Republic is the abundance of mountain huts, guesthouses and traditional pubs scattered along the trails and paths. It’s not uncommon to find a local "hospůdka" at the base of a descent, serving fresh beer straight from the tap. Some even brew their own, giving riders a taste of locally crafted lagers.
After hours on the bike, nothing beats sitting outside with fellow riders, reflecting on the day’s best (and worst) moments over a crisp, golden ležák (lager). The ritual of the post-ride beer is almost as important as the ride itself—whether it’s a casual pint with friends or a well-earned toast to conquering a tough climb.
One of the perks of Czech beer? It’s incredibly affordable. While in other countries craft beer can be pricey, here in Czech, you can enjoy a high-quality lager for just a few euros. This makes post-ride celebrations even more enjoyable, as you can try multiple local brews without breaking the bank.
So next time you're exploring Czech trails, make sure to embrace the full experience: ride hard, take in the scenery, and finish the day the Czech way—with a cold pivo in hand.
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Did you know that in Czechia there are the most lookout towers per capita in the world?
Nowadays we have about 400 of them. They are made of stone, wood, steel or combined and their history began more than 200 years ago, when aristocrats built the first of them. The oldest lookout tower was built in 1802 and is 60 meters high (it is called the Minaret and since it is located in the flatlands of Southern Moravia, we do not lead our MTB trips here).
When the Club of Czech Tourists was founded in 1888, hostels, mountain huts, lookouts and a network of hiking trails began to be built. This was the first boom period when a large number of the lookout towers were built. This development stopped for several years with World War I. The construction of towers revived again after the war with the creation of the First Czechoslovak Republic. This positive trend was interrupted again with the Second World War, which was followed by a 42-year-long communist era, when only a few towers were built and on the contrary, many of them tended to decay. After the Velvet Revolution (1989), this phenomenon was renewed again and the largest number of lookouts were built to date.
There is always at least one chance to visit some lookout tower within every trip we organize, where you can admire a 360° view of a beautiful continental landscape full of forest, lush meadows and picturesque villages.
Within the BOHEMIAN TOUR: NORTH we usually visit the tower on the Smrk (the Spruce) mountain and also another one above the village of Markoušovice. On the MORAVIAN TOUR we usually climb up the Alexandrova tower not far away from the city of Brno and sometimes even Biskupská kupa above the town of Zlaté hory. While riding the BOHEMIAN TOUR: MID&EAST there are more options in the second part of the trip, where we choose from several options like the Silver Twiggy tower above the skiing area Kraličák or the lookout tower Suchý vrch, to name a few of them. Within the CZECHOSLOVAKIAN TOUR we love the stunning views from Stratenec on the Czech-Slovak borderline and Špičák right above the Strečno castle and on the EASTERN SLOVAKIA TOUR you'll sure to love the views from Smrekovica, even though there is only a small shelter and not a real tower here.
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We received several question about what is the trip with BKXC to Slovakia (June 25 - July 2, 2023) gonna be like? So here is a thorough description.
This trip is both physically as well as technically very demanding, definitely the toughest trip we offer. Slovakian trails are rougher than what you know from BOHEMIAN TOUR: NORTH or MORAVIAN TOUR, they are not that well maintained and often ridden only by a few locals (sometimes it looks more like game trails). These trails are usually super narrow and winding in a steep slope or going directly down, they could be described as "pure enduro". Dirt is flying over your back all the time, you're sitting on the rear wheel and unexpected rocks, logs, slabs, drops and all kinds of surprises are waiting behind each corner. A lot of adrenaline. Even for Radim and Jan a lot of it feels "on the limit".
The physical part is another story. On this trip there will be a lot of steep climbing - very often on gravel/asphalt roads, but also some hike-a-bike sections over rocky scree etc. However, the truth is that the second part of the trip we will also use shuttling for the biggest 1000m. uphills and that will allow us experience 2000-3000 meters of descending / day (= big big downhill days).
If you'll like the dirt behind your back all the time and rough narrow fearful inferno (kidding, but not that much), then this is a good choice for you. It will be definitely a bit different to anything you've ridden with us so far. We at Czech MTB Holidays like the diversity, but if your favorite trails are Trutnov (on the schedule of BOHEMIAN TOUR: NORTH) or Rychleby (end of MORAVIAN TOUR), this is not quite the same. Technically it's similarly hard, maybe even more, but the obstacles are not that neatly shaped and paved (and not that photogenic / iconic), it's more of a steepness and sometimes loose, rutted terrain what makes it tough.
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Spring vibes are on the horizon - our first trip of the season starts roughly in one month! To be precise: on Sunday, April 23 when we'll launch the first BOHEMIAN TOUR: NORTH of the season. And other trips will follow very soon after that - in May you have 3 more chances to join us! We still have plenty of available spots, so if you want to start your cycling season right, jump on board and sign in! All available spring trips are listed on our frontpage!
Similarly, as all other countries in Central Europe, Czechia has 4 seasons. Spring is usually a bit cooler, but in general it is a wonderful time of year when the nature starts blooming and all imaginable shades of green are everywhere around. The average temperature ranges around 10°C, that's why we always start our trips no earlier than last week of April, when the sun usually gets warmer and it is no exception to ride in 15-20 Celsius degrees.
Coming for a trip with us means that you will ride several amazing mountain bike trails. But apart from that you will also have a chance to try traditional local meals! Among them you can taste for example the one and only dish called “svíčková” or “svíčková na smetaně”. It is Czech national meat specialty: a delicious combination of tender beef, creamy sauce, and light dumplings, quite often also served with a slice of lemon, whipped cream and cranberry jam on top. Even though the combination may look a bit weird on the plate, do not hesitate and try it!
The old-Czech cuisine is very characteristic with filling dumplings served with diverse sauces and “svíčková” is one the brightest examples. Even though the Czechs, Austrians and Germans argue about the origin of the dumpling, it is only in the Czech Republic where you will still find it on the menu of (nearly) every restaurant, as well as at home. The creamy sauce is usually very thick and might look unhealthy. But the truth is that it is made only of root vegetables thoroughly roasted in oven for several hours and then simply mixed with full-fat cream into a puree. So simply put, nothing that shall plug your pipes. The taste is surprisingly intense yet very delicate.
It is one of the must try meals while in Czechia! Of course, only under the circumstance that you are not a vegetarian. And after a proper day on the bike.
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"Amazing trip!!!"
"Jan was a fantastic guide, knew the trails inside and out, and was responsive to whatever I asked."
"Bikes, trails, food, accommodation, people, scenery, beer: all being great without exception."
"Highly recommended!"
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"Czech MTB-ing was the best vacation!"
"Brilliant trail riding."
"Endless flow vs rocky descents - Love it all!"
"Excellent guided trip."
