The route then follows the Great Bockau upstream and, after a challenging climb, reaches the top of the pass behind Oberwildenthal, the former border crossing. From there, the route descends via Jeleni into the Rolava valley to Nové Hamry. The ascent to Tisová is rewarded with a view of Nejdek Castle. Via Nová Role and Stará Role you finally roll into the spa town of Karlovy Vary.
The Karlovy Vary route (60 km, 800 metres in altitude; 160 km with side routes) runs along cycle paths and moderately busy roads.
Tour combinations:
Connection to the Mulde cycle path and the Eger cycle path in the Czech Republic.
Means of transport:
Aue is easy to reach by train via Leipzig and Zwickau. The Erzgebirgsbahn railway runs from Karlsbad back to Aue, www.erzgebirgsbahn.de; www.cd.cz, www.bahn.de
Cycle-friendly accommodation:
Hotel Zum Kranichsee in Eibenstock, www.hotel-kranichsee.de;
Parkhotel Forelle in Blauenthal, www.parkhotel-forelle.de;
Pension & Restaurant Hammerschänke in Eibenstock-Wildenthal, www.hammerschaenke.de;
Zimmersacher's forest oasis in Blauenthal, www.zimmersacher.de
Map & Literature:
Cycle map "Karlsroute" 1:50,000 and information flyer for download at
www.karlsroute.eu/download/radwanderkarte/
Information (General):
Tourist Service Centre Eibenstock, Tel. 037752/2244, www.erzgebirge-tourismus.de
The complete article was published in Trekkingbike issue 1/2016. You can read the entire issue in the Trekkingbike app (iTunes and Google Play) or order the issue in the DK shop.
