Cycling above Mariánské Lázně: a loop to Pstruží Lake
Mariánské Lázně is not just about colonnades, springs and spa parks. Just cycle for a few minutes and the town begins to give way to a wooded landscape overlooking the valley. The short loop to Pstruží Lake and Boheminium Park is a pleasant route for cyclists who want to combine a gentle ride with a few stops in the countryside and at places of interest.
You can set off directly from the OREA hotels in Mariánské Lázně. If you’re arriving by car, a handy option is the Parking Centrum multi-storey car park on Pramenská Street, which is open 24 hours a day.
Before you set off on your bike, don’t forget to pack a snack at breakfast. At OREA, you can put together your own snack to suit your taste and pack it into the bags provided.
Route details
Length: 7.6–8.1 km depending on the route chosen
Biketype: hybrid bike, mountain bike, e-bike
Difficulty: easy to moderate, a short route but with some climbing
Elevation gain: 185–189 m depending on the route chosen
Surfaces: urban roads, tarmac sections, hard-surfaced forest tracks and, in places, natural forest ground
In the Slavkovský les Protected Landscape Area, cyclists may only ride on roads, local tracks and routes designated by the area's management. Before setting off, check the current route and any road closures.
Where does the route go?
From the centre of Mariánské Lázně, the route heads uphill towards the forest park above the town. The first section passes the Geological Museum and continues past the Kamzík complex to Pstruží Lake, where it’s worth taking a short break. From there, the route turns towards the Krakonoš complex, Boheminium Park and the Sculpture Fairy-Tale Paradise. The final stretch leads back down into the town.
Although the circuit is short, right at the start you’ll face a climb to higher ground above the town. Your reward, however, is a series of peaceful woodland sections, nature stops and the chance to combine your cycle ride with a visit to the miniatures at Boheminium Park or the fairy-tale sculptures at Krakonoš.
Hotels nearby
The Geological Park is situated on the slope of a beech forest above the Municipal Museum building. The outdoor exhibition showcases rocks from the Slavkov Forest and illustrates how the geological bedrock is linked to the landscape and local vegetation. The site covers almost 10 hectares, and the nature trail – which follows the cycle path and the red tourist trail – is approximately 1.5 km long.
Trout Pond is a pleasant spot in the woods, away from the bustling town centre. The path leading to it runs through the valley of Trout Brook, and in summer the pond is used for natural swimming.
Boheminium Park is one of the main attractions in Mariánské Lázně. In the natural grounds near Krakonoš, you’ll find more than seventy models of significant Czech buildings and engineering monuments on a scale of 1:25. However, it’s always best to check the current opening times before visiting.
This sculptural fairy-tale paradise consists of sandstone sculptures depicting scenes from well-known fairy tales and myths. The fairy-tale creatures were created by students at the Secondary School of Sculpture and Stonemasonry in Hořice, under the guidance of the academic sculptor Michal Moravec. You will also find a nativity scene here.
