Scooter Ride from Kleť to Český Krumlov
Climbing Mount Kleť combined with an adrenaline-pumping descent: ride a scooter from the summit of Kleť down to Český Krumlov!
Mount Kleť, the highest peak in the Blanský les mountain range, is well known in South Bohemia for its TV tower. However, not everyone knows that you don’t have to hike back down – instead, you can ride a scooter downhill! Choose from three 11 km routes, depending on whether you prefer a relaxed family outing or a two-hour adrenaline rush.
All routes run through the stunning Blanský les Protected Landscape Area. The routes to Český Krumlov and Zlatá Koruna offer the steepest descent on asphalt roads. The Krásetín route follows a mix of asphalt and gravel forest paths with slight inclines, requiring more effort to push. Whether you experience the ride as an adrenaline adventure or a scenic journey, the choice is yours!
Total length
11 km (downhill ride)
Duration
Half-day trip
Terrain
Asphalt, partly gravel forest paths
Recommended period for visiting
April – October
Difficulty level
Medium
Marking
Yes
How do you get to the start
The hike to the top is up to you, depending on your fitness level. All hiking trails are well-marked.
If you prefer to save energy, Koloběžky Kleť offers minibus transport from the finishing stations (where you can park your car) to the top of Kleť. Advance booking is required.
At the starting point on Kleť, you will receive a scooter, helmet, instructions, and a map. Reservations are recommended but not mandatory. Find more details HERE.
How to get back
Kleť – Český Krumlov
- Most popular route with the greatest elevation drop and no inclines.
- Entire descent follows a smooth asphalt road.
- Finish: Canoe Camp Český Krumlov on the northern outskirts of the town.
Kleť – Zlatá Koruna
- Mostly asphalt roads with beautiful views of the Blanský les, almost no inclines.
- Finish: Canoe Camp Zlatá Koruna, where scooters are returned.
Kleť – Krásetín
- Start point: Parking near the lower cable car station, which takes you up to the summit.
- The descent follows mostly asphalt, with sections of gravel forest paths.
- Some slight uphill sections require pushing.
Interesting places on the route
- Josefova věž (Josef’s Tower) – Oldest stone lookout tower in the Czech Republic (on clear days, views stretch to the Austrian Alps).
- Kleť Observatory – Highest observatory in the Czech Republic, renowned for asteroid and comet research.
- Tereziina chata (Tereza’s Lodge) – A mountain hut with a restaurant, perfect for a refreshment stop.
- Žebříkový kámen (Ladder Stone) – A 10-meter-high rock formation, located 570 meters northwest of the summit, with natural cracks resembling a ladder – a great stop for scooter riders.
