Repubblica Ceca·2026

Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary sits in a steep river valley in the Bohemian spa region, 600m elevation, where runners navigate narrow streets and cobbled spa promenades beside the Teplá River. The Mattoni Karlovy Vary Running Festival half-marathon and the shorter Olympijský běh follow the town's compact, hilly core—expect 100m+ climbs on most routes. Cyclists head south and east into forested hills for longer loops; the terrain is relentlessly rolling rather than flat.