Cycling around Písek: tradition and modernity on two wheels
Cycling is very popular today and has a long tradition in Písek. The ‘Club of Cyclists’ was founded in 1887 by Augustin Reiner in the restaurant ‘At Reiner’ and was one of the first cycling clubs in Bohemia. Following the revival of the club in 2007, you can still find riders on historic penny-farthing bikes in Písek.
Cycle paths through the town
Numerous cycle paths now lead through the town and the surrounding region. The terrain around Písek is mostly hilly, but there are also flat routes along the Otava and Blanice rivers that are ideal for leisure cyclists.
The cycling route ‘Around Písek by bike‘ completely encircles Písek. Its total length is about 70 km, the route can be shortened in various ways. The route has no number, but a logo (a white cyclist on a blue background) will accompany you along the cycle circuit. You can find the route on the map here.
| Cycleroute Nr. | Route | km |
| 12 | Otava cycling path: Kestřany – Písek – Varvažov | 35 |
| 1015 | Písek – Novodvorská crossroads – Albrechtice nad Vltavou | 15 |
| 1017 | Písek – Chrastiny – Kluky – Údraž – Albrechtice nad Vltavou | 22 |
| 1043 | Písek – Putim – Žižka Monument – Sudoměř crossroads | 16 |
| 1045 | Písek – Sudoměř crossroads | 12 |
| 1049 | Písek – Oldřichov – Zátaví | 9 |
| 1146 | Písek – Žďár – Myšenec – Protivín | 19 |
| 1149 | Písek – Vrcovice – Vojníkov – Zvíkovské Podhradí – Zvíkov | 19 |
| 1158 | Písek – Zlivice – Čimelice – Pohoří | 29 |
| 1160 | Písek – Velké Nepodřice – Drhovle – Mužetice | 16 |
| 1225 | Sedláček path: Písek – Gas footbridge – Varvažov – Orlík | 31 |
Bike hire in Písek
If you don't have your own bike with you, you can hire one in Písek. Here are a few options:
- Shared NEXTbikes
- Preuss rental and others
Cycling events and tour videos
Various cycling events are regularly organised in Písek. You can find an overview of these events and videos of Písek cycling tours here.