Ralsko – South


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distance

54.8

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ascent

274

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descent

274

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difficulty

1/3


A circular route through the former Ralsko military area starts in Klášter and continues through Mukařov through narrow valleys in a very gentle climb to the peak – the intersection with the Stará Generálská cesta. From there, you can see all the way to Ještěd, which is directly in the path's axis. The route profile now tips into a gentle descent, allowing for a very brisk ride with minimal effort. Through Ploužnice, you'll reach the former Hradčany military airfield with great flow. Even though it has been out of operation for a long time, it lets you feel its scale when you ride onto the runway. In Hradčany, the route turns towards Bezděz Castle, and its second half continues through the forest at a great pace along a new forest asphalt road. Although we aren't fans of this surface, we must admit that even though the path climbs slightly now, the bike flies through the forest with incredible ease. It's a classic dilemma between ecology and cycling pleasure. One more quick descent past Bílý kříž, a short climb near Klokočka, and you arrive back in Klášter.

Route overview

Some snack stops may be located off the main route.

Photos from the route

Route tips

1view of Ještěd
2former military airfield
4Bílý kříž
3pub U lesa
Entry to the enclosure is prohibited from 16:00 to 09:00 between 1.9. and 31.10., and a full-day entry ban applies from 1.3. to 30.4.

Elevation profile



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