If you’re looking for the perfect one-day ride from Prague, this loop is a guaranteed winner. The route connects two royal castles Karlštejn and Křivoklát and winds through the Beroun region, a landscape made for motorcycles.
Prague – Velká Amerika – Karlštejn
Head southwest from Prague and get onto secondary roads as soon as possible. Before reaching Karlštejn, make a short stop at Velká Amerika (Great America), often called the “Czech Grand Canyon.”This limestone quarry is about 800 meters long, 200 meters wide, and up to 100 meters deep.
After enjoying the view, continue to Karlštejn, one of the most important castles in the Czechia. If you have time, it’s worth a visit.
Karlštejn – Beroun – Nižbor: roads that delight
From Karlštejn, continue through Srbsko toward Beroun. Here begins one of the most enjoyable biker stretches near Prague. Skim past Beroun and head to Nižbor. Above the village stands a Baroque chateau with a Celtic exhibition at the Stradonice oppidum. Across the Berounka River, the Rückl glassworks is worth a look, famous for producing the crystal Český lev statuette.
Křivoklátsko: forests, calm, and biker bliss
From Nižbor, continue toward Roztoky u Křivoklátu. Křivoklát Castle is one of the oldest royal castles in the country. For tech enthusiasts, directly below the castle in the former Sokol hall is the Motorcycle Museum , featuring a collection of Jawa and ČZ touring bikes. A stop that perfectly completes this ride.
Return: Berounsko from a new perspective
On the way back to Prague, enjoy a few short stops. In Hýskov, sample the famous local ice cream and ride past the birthplace of writer František Nepil. A short detour to Tetín, a legendary site where Princess Ludmila died, is also worthwhile. The viewpoints above the Berounka River make a beautiful finale to the day in the saddle.
From Beroun, take familiar roads back to Prague.
Why take this trip
A quick escape from Prague with no boring stretches
A mix of curves, forest sections, and open countryside
Karlštejn and Křivoklát on a single route
The perfect one-day motorcycle ride
This loop clearly shows that an amazing day on a motorcycle can start just a few kilometers outside Prague. Just hop on and ride.
Ideal motorcycle: naked, cruiser, adventure
Best time to go: April–October (watch out for weekend traffic near Karlštejn)