View of Hardegg Castle – Retz loop from Znojmo nemocnice

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Czech Republic

Southeast

Jihomoravský kraj

View of Hardegg Castle – Retz loop from Znojmo nemocnice

Hard

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View of Hardegg Castle – Retz loop from Znojmo nemocnice

04:26

62.6km

850m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Národní park Podyjí

Nationalpark Thayatal

Landschaftsschutzgebiet Retzer Hügelland

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.66 km

PP Mašovický lom

Nature Reserve

25.2 km

Thaya Bridge Hardegg–Čížov and Historic Customs Houses

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The Thayabrücke Hardegg-Čížov is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge. The Iron Curtain used to run here.

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25.2 km

Thaya River Border Crossing Bridge (Thayatal National Park)

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Don't forget your passport when hiking to the Czech Republic! A place steeped in history that brings back memories of terrible personal fates! We met a man whose family was separated by the border for many years; they only saw each other on occasional visits. Bunkers, customs houses and the remains of the Iron Curtain in Čížov are reminders of a bad past. How nice it is that people from both countries can meet again while hiking in the large shared national park.

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26.3 km

View of Hardegg Castle

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View of the castle, which is located in the smallest town in Austria (<100 inhabitants).

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41.7 km

View of Retz and the Retz Windmills

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From this hill you have a wonderful view of the wine town of Retz. You should also make a detour to the Retz windmill while you are here. Especially in the evening there is a magical atmosphere here that you can enjoy with a glass of wine or grape juice from the Heuriger.

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43.2 km

Retz Town Hall Tower and Main Square

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Definitely on the tower (€ 1.- in the turnstile interject), the view of the old town of Retz is stunning!

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43.2 km

Retz

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In the historic wine town of Retz, the underground labyrinth, which is the largest historic wine cellar in Austria, and the Retz windmill are waiting to be discovered by you.

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53.4 km

PP Skalky

Nature Reserve

59.9 km

View of Znojmo Old Town from Podyjí National Park

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This part of the route is a bit more demanding. Due to the sandy, rocky ground, a mountain bike would be recommended. Otherwise you can enjoy a great panoramic view over the old town of Znojmo.

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