By loading Facebook, you accept Facebook's privacy policy.
Would you like to accept additional cookies and load external content automatically: call up the cookie dialog.
The Czech municipality of Račice lies close to Roudnice nad Labem in the Elbe valley and sits on the lefts bank of the river Elbe. The village is part of the Okres Litoměřice district.
The Elbe is one of the major rivers of Central Europe. It rises in the Czech Republic, flows through Germany and then into the North Sea. Explore the river and the surrounding landscape on a bicycle tour along the Elbe Cycle Trail.
Račice is the major rowing and flatwater canoeing venue in the Czech Republic. It hosted several events such as 1993 World Rowing Championships.
Čertovy hlavy - Devil's heads
Čertovy hlavy are two nine-metre rock sculptures created by Václav Levý. Do not forget your camera when visiting!
Roudnice nad Labem and Roudnice Castle
One of the oldest cities in the Czech Republic and a popular wine town. The castle is owned by the Czech family "von Lobkowicz" and can be found on a rock above the river Elbe in Roudnice nad Labem. Visit he local museum and learn more about Říp mountain.
Říp Mountain
460m Říp Mountain is not the tallest mountain in the world but for sure the tallest peak in this rather flat landscape. Visit the Roman chapel of St. George on the top and enjoy the stunning view.
Melnik and Melnik Castle
The former royal city of Melnik sits on the banks of the river Elbe, which flows into Vltava here. The Renaissance style Melnik Castle is open to visitors. Breathtaking vista of the confluence of Elbe and Vltava.
"Bohemian Switzerland" National Park
A memorable day trip to the national park. This 79 km2 national park is only 60km from Racice, a must for nature lovers.
The region enjoys a temperate and warm climate with an average annual temperature of 10,1° Celsius. The summer is pleasant whereas the winter is cold and windy. The best time to visit, e.g., for a bicycle tour, is June to September. July is the hottest month of the year with temperatures of 15°C-24° Celsius. July sees most of the rain while February is the driest month of the year.
Check out our live web cam providing the latest of the weather and lots more.