About this route
Route overview
Děčín sits at the confluence of the Ploučnice and the Elbe — the pastel Baroque facade of the castle rises from the rock above the town, and the Renaissance gardens open onto the valley. The town is both a gateway to Bohemian Switzerland National Park and a river port with cargo connection to Hamburg. The route from Prague follows the D8 motorway along the Elbe. Ideal for travellers combining heritage with nature or planning an Elbe river cruise.