Cycling to Kleť

If you've already explored Český Krumlov thoroughly, take a full- or half-day trip to Kleť. At 1,084 meters, it is the highest peak in the Blanský les mountains.

After a demanding uphill ride, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking view from the lookout tower – on a clear day, you can see as far as the Alps. At the Horská chata Kleť, you can recharge with their famous garlic soup or another local specialty. The descent is quick and effortless.

Total length

13 km (one way)

Duration

Half-day trip

Terrain

Asphalt

Recommended period for visiting

Spring – Autumn

Difficulty level

Challenging

Marking

Yes

How do you get to the start

You can cycle to the summit of Kleť directly from the center of Český Krumlov. Follow the yellow trail to Vyšný, then switch to the green-marked path leading to cycling route 1166. Shortly after, transition to route 1166 A, which takes you to the top. On the way, you can make a detour to the Granátník lookout tower.

Interesting places on the route

Josef’s Tower (Josefova věž)

18-meter-high stone lookout tower built in 1825 by Prince Josef Schwarzenberg.
Open to the public since the second half of the 19th century.
The oldest stone lookout tower in the Czech Republic.

Tereziina chata (Tereza’s Lodge)

Mountain lodge built in 1925, located next to the lookout tower.
Accommodation and dining available at Horská chata Kleť.

Kleť Observatory

The highest observatory in the Czech Republic, internationally recognized for asteroid research.
Built between 1957 and 1958.

Krasetín-Kleť Chairlift

Can transport up to 220 people per hour.
In operation since 1961, with a length of 1,792 m and an elevation gain of 383 m.
Open during winter on weekends and holidays.

Kleť TV Tower

175-meter-high television transmission tower for South Bohemia, built in 1978.