Cycle Path Hradec Králové – Kuks
Cyklostezka Hradec Králové – Kuks
Bicycle friendly
Discover the 26 km Elbe Trail connecting Hradec Králové and Kuks, perfect for cycling, inline skating, handbikes, and wheelchairs through scenic lowlands.

📜 A 26 km long cycle path along the Elbe river, connecting Hradec Králové and Kuks, opened in 2013.
🔍 Part of the major Elbe Trail (European cycle path no. 2), this route is ideal for cycling, inline skating, handbikes, wheelchairs, and even cross-country skiing in winter.

Why Go

🚴‍♀️ Ideal for cyclists of all levels and families with children
🛼 Perfect for inline skaters, with mostly smooth sections
♿ Accessible for handbikes and wheelchairs, offering scenic views along the Elbe lowlands
🌳 Enjoy beautiful Elbe lowlands and connect to historical gems like Hospital Kuks, Baroque Chapel of the Epiphany in Smiřice, and Josefov Fortress
🗺️ Connects to multiple other cycle routes for extended adventures
🆓 Free admission for all users, with car traffic forbidden on most sections
❄️ Suitable for cross-country skiing in winter when maintained

Why Avoid

⚠️ Some sections have gravel surfaces or field paths, making them less suitable for inline skating or wheelchairs (e.g., 300m after Lochenice, 700m near tennis courts in Jaroměř, 50m near crematorium in Jaroměř)
⏳ Estimated 3-hour completion time might be long for some
🚧 Mechanical barriers are in place in some areas (e.g., near boathouses in Předměřice n.L. and Černožice) for safety, requiring caution
🚗 Short sections through towns or over bridges may lead onto local roads with increased traffic, requiring extra care

Cost

💰 Free admission

Getting There

📍 Starts in Hradec Králové at the Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) in the Plácky district, on the left bank of the Elbe river.
🗺️ Starting Point Address: Na Pláckách, Cimlerova, 500 00 Hradec Králové
🌐 GPS: 50.230331, 15.824368

Managed By

🏛️ Turistické informační centrum Hradec Králové
🏢 Eliščino nábřeží 626, 500 03 Hradec Králové