The seven cycle tours through Lower Austria
1. the Great Weingarten Round
From Wolkersdorf along the Zweigelt wine cycle path - can also be cycled as a two-day tour
Facts about the tour
- Route length: 80 kilometres
- Increase: 690 vertical metres
- Difficulty: medium
A tip to start with: The 80-kilometre tour can also be turned into an enjoyable two-day tour with an overnight stay in Niedersulz, for example. Or you can reduce the daily distance by taking the signposted shortcut from Hautzendorf via Wolfpassing to Bad Pirawarth.
We cycle from Schloss Wolkersdorf via Ulrichskirchen to Hautzendorf. The tour continues regularly to Niederkreuzstetten. In the Heiligenkeller of the guilds you canan iThe cellar is adorned with artistically carved figures of saints for certain guilds. Via Gaweinstal, you reach Niedersulz with its large museum village. Historic buildings and gardens with various plant rarities await you on an area of more than 20 hectares. We then cycle on via Martinsdorf to Hohenruppersdorf. Stops in the cellar lane and the adventure vineyard are worthwhile there. The cycle route then continues via Bad Pirawarth to Groß-Schweinbarth with the special exhibition "Amber Road in the Weinviertel" in the Lower Austria Museum of Folk Culture. The Lower Austria Farmers' Museum is also worth a visit. Then it's off to Auersthal with its "Wunderberg" wine cellar alley with around 100 wine cellars and press houses. The Zweigelt wine cycle path leads through picturesque vineyards - how could it be otherwise - back to Wolkersdorf.
Highlights
- Wolkersdorf Castle
- Holy cellar of the guilds in Niederkreuzstetten
- Museum Village Niedersulz
- Hohenruppersdorf adventure vineyard
- Wunderberg cellar lane in Auersthal
2. from the Danube through the Weinviertel
From Korneuburg through ten places worth seeing
Facts about the tour
- Route length: 53 kilometres
- Increase: 180 vertical metres
- Difficulty: light
We start in the small town of Korneuburg. After a detour to the main square and the imposing town hall with its town tower, which offers beautiful views of the Weinviertel, we head towards the Danube. First along the river and then through the unique landscape of the Danube floodplains, we cycle to Stockerau, the festival town with the highest church tower in Lower Austria. Via Unterrohrbach and Oberrohrbach we cycle towards Leobendorf through the classic Weinviertel hilly landscape with lively ups and downs. In the wine tavern village of Leobendorf, you should not miss a visit to Kreuzenstein Castle, the eagle observatory and the castle tavern. From Leobendorf, the route continues via Tresdorf to Harmannsdorf and on to the wine and wine tavern village of Stetten. The landmark of Stetten, the observation tower of the Fossilienwelt in the shape of a tower snail, can be seen from afar. Numerous vineyards and fields characterise the landscape. Our cycle tour leads via Königsbrunn to the well-known wine and wine tavern town of Hagenbrunn. The "My Way" cultural centre is well worth a visit here. Seven striking sculptures depict the seven most important stages of life and provide food for thought. Via Klein-Engersdorf, we finally reach the wine tavern town of Bisamberg. We cycle past the foot of the Bisamberg to Langenzersdorf, where our "Weinviertel-Danube cycle tour" joins the Danube cycle path at the inlet structure, the end of the Danube island, and leads back to Korneuburg.
Highlights:
- Museum of local history and St. Ägidius church in Korneuburg
- Kreuzenstein Castle in Leobendorf
- My-Way-Kultort Hagenbrunn
3. from the sparkling wine stronghold into warm water
From Poysdorf through the Veltiner Land
Facts about the tour
- Route length: 67 kilometres
- Increase: 555 metres in altitude
- Difficulty: medium
Our tour starts in Poysdorf, the "town of wine". If you don't know it yet, you should take some time to visit Poysdorf. In "Austria's sparkling wine stronghold" there is not only a sparkling wine educational trail in the former monastery cellar, but also lots of interesting facts about wine as well as cellar alleys and churches worth seeing. From Poysdorf we cycle through the hilly landscape with its many vineyards via Kleinhadersdorf, Altruppersdorf and Waltersdorf to Staatz. The castle ruins enthroned on a rocky cone can be recognised from afar. The route continues via Wultendorf to Kottingneusiedl and on to Neudorf. Sporty cyclists make a detour to Laa an der Thaya before Kottingneusiedl, for example to visit the "thermal spa of the senses". The route continues through the Laa plain to Wildendürnbach with its idyllic cellar lanes on the Galgenberg. You can marvel at 185 wine cellars on three levels and look out over the countryside from the bell tower. Via Pottenhofen and Ottenthal, the route continues slightly uphill to the wine village of Falkenstein with its castle ruins of the same name. You can also visit one of the longest and most beautiful cellar lanes in Lower Austria. The route then takes you back to Poysdorf via Poysbrunn and Herrbaumgarten, with lively ups and downs through vineyards.
Highlights
- Wine experience world Vino Versum in Poysdorf
- Falkenstein castle ruins
- Galgenberg cellar lane in Wildendürnbach
4. salt biotopes and rare plants
The natural jewel cycle path from Laa an der Thaya
Facts about the tour
- Route length: 54 kilometres
- Increase: 100 vertical metres
- Difficulty: light
The day tour starts in Laa an der Thaya, which also has plenty to see and experience, for example Laa Castle, the large late Romanesque parish church and, above all, the Therme der Sinne. However, a long dip in the warm water is perhaps a good way to relax after the cycle tour. The route continues through wide fields to Hanfthal, where a stop in the Am Beri cellar lane and on the hemp adventure trail could be interesting. The route leads past Stronsdorf to Großharras. There you should consider making a natural history detour to Zwingendorf to the "Glaubersalzböden". This unique natural phenomenon can be explored via an almost one kilometre long nature trail. From Großharras, the trail continues to Diepholz and Mailberg, where it is worth taking a look at the four listed cellar lanes. The well-kept press houses and cellars are home to the region's typical wines and tempt you in for a tasting. The castle of the Order of Malta, now also a hotel, also deserves a stop. You then cycle through the idyllic vineyards of Mailberg via Obritz to Seefeld. There you also have the opportunity to stroll through a cellar alley. Along the Kamp-Thaya-March cycle path - a total of 420 kilometres through the Waldviertel and Weinviertel - the route leads back to Laa an der Thaya via Wulzeshofen.
Highlights
- Spa of the senses in Laa an der Thaya
- Laa Castle
- Hemp adventure trail in Hanfthal
- Kellergasse Am Beri in Hanfthal
- Cellar lanes and castle in Mailberg
- Zwingendorf salt biotope
5. a sea of green hills
From Mistelbach on the Sylvaner wine cycle path
Facts about the tour
- Route length: 58 kilometres
- Increase: 310 metres altitude
- Difficulty: medium
Our almost 60-kilometre Sylvaner tour starts in Mistelbach, where a visit to the Action Museum and the Viertelgalerie is worthwhile before or afterwards. The next stop is Asparn an der Zaya. The museum in the castle offers an insight into the history of human development - from the Palaeolithic Age to the Celts. You should also pay a visit to the Weinlandmuseum in the Minorite monastery. From Asparn, the cycle tour continues via Hörersdorf to Waltersdorf near Staatz and then to Ameis. The idyllic "Loam-gstetten" cellar lane, whose history probably dates back to the beginning of the 18th century, is well worth a stop. On the section to Kleinhadersdorf and Poysdorf, you cycle through a gently undulating landscape, accompanied by picturesque vineyards. In Poysdorf, you should definitely visit the wine town museum and the "Kellergstetten". From Poysdorf, the route continues via Walterskirchen and Ebersdorf an der Zaya to Wilfersdorf. At Liechtenstein Castle Wilfersdorf, visitors follow in the footsteps of the Liechtenstein family. Prince Gundaker lived with his family in Wilfersdorf Castle in the 17th century. The family line that today has its seat in the Principality of Liechtenstein goes back to him. The castle cellar is also home to a cosy wine tavern and wine shop. From Wilfersdorf we cycle back to the starting point in Mistelbach.
Highlights
- Mistelbach Museum Centre
- Castle and museum in Asparn an der Zaya
- Loamgstetten cellar lane in Ameis
- Liechtenstein Castle Wilfersdorf
- Wine town museum Poysdorf
6. wine cycle path Welsch-Riesling
From Poysdorf to vineyards and cellar lanes
Facts about the tour
- Route length: 37 kilometres
- Increase: 180 vertical metres
- Difficulty: light
We start again in the "wine metropolis" of Poysdorf. From Unterer Markt we cycle south-east through hilly countryside, past vineyards to Walterskirchen and on to Großkrut. There, it is worth taking a short detour to the cellar district on the Kellerberg, which is well worth seeing with around 150 buildings. The route continues to the neighbouring village of Althöflein. On the Kapellenberg there is the largest contiguous earth barn complex in Central Europe. These are tunnels built under the earth's surface in the Middle Ages. The term "Erdstall" means "place under the earth" and has nothing to do with a cattle shed, but rather with secret passages. From Althöflein we cycle on through the hills via Altlichtenwarth to Herrnbaumgarten. In Herrnbaumgarten, there are plenty of sights worth seeing, such as a museum of bizarre inventions that we all don't need, called the Nonseum, located directly on the cycle path. The show vineyard with more than twenty grape varieties grown here is also worth a visit. Or how about a glass of wine at one of the local wineries, run by the Schwalm, Bohrn or Parth families?
We finally make our way back to Poysdorf past the Mariengrotte grotto. To round off the Welschriesling tour, we recommend a hearty Heurigen snack at the traditional Veltlinerhof winery run by the Rieder family, who have been dedicated to winegrowing for more than 250 years - ideally with a glass of Welschriesling.
Highlights
- Vintage car museum in Poysdorf
- Wine market in Poysdorf
- Nonseum in Herrnbaumgarten
7. from castle spirit to raspberry spirit
From Laa an der Thaya to castles and wine cellars
Facts about the tour
- Route length: 42 kilometres
- Increase: 290 vertical metres
- Difficulty: medium
We start in Laa an der Thaya through the Laa plain to Hagendorf. In the village and woodturning museum there you can discover many rarities from days gone by. The route continues through gently rolling hills to Loosdorf. The castle museum there is well worth a visit. The castle was first mentioned in 1416 as "Feste Lostorff". Or how about some fresh goat's milk yoghurt with berries at the Klampfl goat farm? The tour continues to Hagenberg with its castle and moat. The viewing platform on the Weißenberg between Hagenberg and Friebritz offers a view far into the Thayatal valley and across the border to the Czech Republic. The route continues via Fiebritz to Fallbach with its late Gothic fortified church of St Lambertus, which is well worth seeing. We then cycle through Gaubitsch and on towards Oberschoderlee, where you have a marvellous view from the "7-Berge-Blick". The next interesting place is Unterstinkenbrunn with its somewhat different Loamgrui cellar district. It was built around a central square and has its own alleyways and a multitude of small houses, which are arranged like a typical village. The special thing about it: if there is a large house in the actual village of Unterstinkenbrunn, there is a small counterpart in the cellar district. Our cycle tour then continues along the Gansbach stream to Hanfthal and finally back to the starting point in Laa an der Thaya.
Highlights
- Loosdorf Castle Museum
- Hagenberg Castle
- Observatory on the Weißenberg
- Fortified church of St Lambertus in Fallbach
- Loamgrui cellar quarter in Unterstinkenbrunn
GPS data of the 7 tours through Lower Austria
In our komoot collection you will find our seven tours through the Weinviertel in Lower Austria.
Tips for a cycling holiday in Lower Austria
Travelling to Lower Austria
Train/bus: If you want to travel by train or long-distance bus, it is best to choose the route via Vienna. From there, five railway lines (S-Bahn and regional trains) and various bus routes lead to the Weinviertel.
Long-distance cycle paths nearby
- Danube cycle path (390 km in Austria)
- Kamp-Thaya-March cycle path (421 km)
- Iron Curtain Trail/EuroVelo 13 (around 400 km in Austria, from the Czech to the Slovakian border)
Bike hire and bike service
You can find a list of addresses for bike and e-bike hire companies on the website of the Weinviertel.
Cycling holiday packages
Cycling holiday offers from cycling picnics to short trips and week-long holidays Weinviertel Tourism in Poysdorf.
Cycle-friendly accommodation in the Weinviertel in Lower Austria
You can find more accommodation tips at Bed and bike and on the Website of the Weinviertel.
Route planning and maps
- Cycle route planner, interactive cycle map, tour tips, themed tours etc. in the cycle route section of the Weinviertel website.
- A free cycle map and cycle brochure for the Weinviertel is available from the tourist office.
- "Lower Austria Guide" app for tour planning and with information
- Cycling tour book: Kral Verlag "Raderlebnis Niederösterreich", 231 pages.
- Cycle tour book: Esterbauer "Bikeline-Radtourenbuch Fluss-Radwege in Niederösterreich", 180 pages.
- Map: Freytag & Berndt cycle maps 1:50,000 "Östliches Weinviertel" WK014 and "Westliches Weinviertel" WK015.
- Map: Kompass map set 204 "Weinviertel" 1:50,000.
Literature on the Weinviertel
- Gmeiner Verlag "Lieblingsplätze Weinviertel", 192 pages.
- Edition Winkler-Hermaden "Weinviertler Weisheiten", 136 pages.
