Decin - Dolní Žleb - The Elbe Cycle Route in the Ústí Region

The last 15km section of the Elbe Cycle Route leads from Děčín through the breathtaking Elbe Canyon, where you can visit the castle, via ferrata or the zoo on the Shepherd's Wall. The trail continues to Dolní Žleb, from where you can easily reach the heart of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park by ferry via Hřensko.

The last section of the Elbe Cycle Route in the Czech Republic starts in Děčín. Here you can visit the beautiful castle, the unique via ferrata on the Shepherd's Wall or the zoo. During the trip between Děčín and Dolní Žleb you can enjoy the view of the sandstone rocks that form the deepest sandstone canyon in Europe - the Elbe Canyon. If you want to get to know the local landscape better, you can use the ferry in Dolní Žleb and continue through Hřensko to the Czech Switzerland National Park.

Route in the map

Děčín Castle

Děčín Castle is a majestic guardian of the Elbe Valley and a romantic mansion surrounded by gardens and a park. Over the centuries, it has attracted many famous personalities,...

Via ferrata on the Shepherd's Wall

Děčín boasts the only via ferrata in Bohemia, which is located in the city centre. Up to 16 secured paths of varying difficulty can be used to climb from the...

Shepherd's Wall and Děčín Zoo

A spectacular view of the Elbe riverbed and the historical part of Děčín is offered by a viewpoint with refreshments on a rock massif in the city centre. The imitation...

Elbe Canyon

The Elbe Canyon is a valley of the Elbe River located near the town of Decin. It is the deepest sandstone canyon in Europe. Its depth is an impressive 300...

NP Bohemian Switzerland

The Czech Switzerland National Park was declared in 2000 and is the youngest of the four national parks in the Czech Republic. The whole park is located in the Ústí...