Ploučnice cycle route

The Ploučnice cycle trail is one of four backbone trails in Ústí and Liberec region and thanks to its character it bears the name "green cycing arterial route“.Ploučnice River (106 km long with several meanders) has its source at  Ještěd mountain and it joins Elbe in Děčín. The Ploučnice cycling trail is signposted as regional route 15 and its own logo. In Liberec region the route goes from Ještěd to Stráž pod Ralskem and  Mimoň mostly on quiet roads, later on forestry and field roads to Česká Lípa. Here you can use the rail-trail "Cyklostezka Varhany" and in  Volfartice leave this amazing former railway line and continue on local cycle route 3065 to Žandov and further on along route 15 by castle ruin Ostrý to Benešov n. P. From here you will enjoy cycling trail with macadam surface all the way to Děčín where Ploučnice joins the Elbe river near impressive Děčín Palace. From Ještěd to Děčín we recommend to reserve 3 days while using certified cycle friendly accommodations and restaurants „Cyclists welcome“.