Driving Roads in Czech Republic

Explore scenic and exciting driving roads across Czech Republic.

Berounka Valley Road (Route 116)

Czech Republic

72 /100

23 kmCZ

Duchcov to Trmice (Road 258)

Jáchymov to Boží Dar (Route 25)

Czech Republic

48 /100

7 kmCZ

Křivoklátsko (Route 236)

Czech Republic

32 /100

15 kmCZ

Lanškroun to Štíty (Route 43 / 11)

Ostravice to Bílá (Route 56)

Czech Republic

38 /100

14 kmCZ

Route 379 (Moravský Kras)

Czech Republic

42 /100

9 kmCZ

Route 39 (Vltava Valley)

Czech Republic

26 /100

17 kmCZ

Souš Reservoir (Route 290)

Czech Republic

81 /100

22 kmCZ

Suchý vrch (Route 11)

Driving in Czech Republic

For scenic driving, the Czech Republic is defined less by very high alpine passes than by frequent changes in elevation and landscape. Western and southern Bohemia offer long forest roads through Šumava and the Bohemian Forest, while northern routes climb toward the Jizera Mountains and Krkonoše. In Moravia and Silesia, the Jeseníky and Moravian-Silesian Beskids provide some of the country's more sustained mountain driving, with tighter bends, wooded climbs, open ridgelines, and roads crossing between spa towns and upland villages. Central regions add quieter routes through agricultural hills, sandstone country, reservoirs, and river valleys. Many rewarding roads are ordinary public secondary roads rather than purpose-built scenic routes. Access can become more restricted inside protected areas: for example, motor-vehicle entry on some roads within Krkonoše National Park is limited to authorized traffic, residents, guests, or permit holders, so individual route access should be checked before setting out.

Season & conditions

Most public roads remain usable year-round, but winter conditions can substantially affect higher routes in Šumava, Krkonoše, the Jeseníky, and the Beskids. From 1 November to 31 March, winter tyres are required when snow, ice, or frost is present or can reasonably be expected, and some signed mountain sections impose specific winter-equipment requirements; snow chains may also be required locally. Heavy snowfall, ice, storms, maintenance, or protected-area restrictions can cause temporary closures, so current conditions and access should be checked for individual mountain roads.

Tolls & access

Passenger vehicles with four wheels and a maximum permissible weight up to 3.5 tonnes generally need an electronic vignette when using designated tolled motorway sections; motorcycles are not subject to this vignette system. One-day, 10-day, 30-day, and annual validity options are available, with exemptions for certain qualifying vehicles. Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes use a separate distance-based electronic toll system. Scenic secondary roads and mountain roads are not generally subject to a separate nationwide scenic-road charge, but drivers should confirm whether their connecting motorway sections require a vignette.