A 2,700-kilometer bicycle journey from the heart of Europe to the shores of the Aegean Sea.
Leaving Prague behind, the route winds south through Central Europe and the Balkans, crossing seven countries before reaching Athens. Along the way lie medieval towns and mountain landscapes, fertile river valleys and remote villages, reminders of empires long gone and cultures that continue to shape one of Europe’s most fascinating and complex regions.
The journey leads through Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Greece. From the broad plains of Hungary and the valleys of the Balkans to the mountains of North Macedonia and the sun-drenched landscapes of northern Greece, every stage reveals another face of southeastern Europe.
More than simply a ride to the sea, this is a passage from the heart of Europe to the cradle of Western civilization. It is a journey through lands where Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian influences overlap, and where history remains very much alive in the architecture, cultures, and landscapes encountered along the way.
Photographed and written by long-distance cyclist and travel writer Tomas Belcik, Cycling Prague to Athens is a 29-stage travel pictorial of this remarkable journey across the Balkans.
The book includes:
- 134 photographs from the journey
- 29 cycling stages and stage distances
- Informative and entertaining captions throughout
- Accommodation suggestions
- Downloadable GPX tracks of the complete route
Whether you’re planning to undertake a similar adventure or simply wish to experience one of Europe’s great overland journeys from your armchair, Cycling Prague to Athens offers an inspiring glimpse into the landscapes, cultures, and history of the Balkans by bicycle.
The downloadable format of the title is a PDF.
The paperback version of this title is available on Amazon.