Pedal power!
The region is perfect for short day trips as well as multi-day excursions. From seasoned pros to recreational cyclists – the Weinviertel has the ideal routes for riders of all abilities, offering countless ways for bikers to discover Austria’s largest wine growing region, which is located to the north-east of the capital Vienna. Hop into the saddle and off you go! Long-distance cycle paths, circular routes and family paths await discovery in the Weinviertel.
The Weinviertel’s maxim is “leisurely enjoyment”, so it comes as little surprise that leisure cyclists receive a warm welcome here. Numerous circular routes – varying in length – lead through the gently rolling hills and picture-postcard landscapes without any exhausting climbs: vineyards, fields and quaint cellar lanes provide a stunning backdrop for a cycling trip. Our tip: discover our wine cycle paths, which range in length from 35-75km, such as the Veltliner Radtour and the Weinviertel DAC Radtour routes.
Cycle paths in the Weinviertel
A taste of nature
Anyone looking to enjoy the wonders of nature at first hand will be in their element in Austria’s national parks and nature reserves. The Weinviertel is home to the Thayatal Valley National Park and the Danube Wetlands, as well as the Leiser Berge nature reserve. The protected natural habitat of the March-Thaya-Auen wetlands is also unmissable!
Amazing landscapes, animal magic, bounteous plant life
See the range of different landscapes that the Weinviertel has to offer. Discover the local flora and fauna on the region’s extensive network of hiking trails and footpaths. What do you need to bring along? Time, time and even more time. All that’s left is for you to immerse yourself and enjoy this amazing experience!
Our recommendations
- The Leiser Berge Nature Reserve is located in the heart of the Weinviertel. The views from the top of the Buschberg (491m) hill, the highest point in the Weinviertel, are in a class of their own. The landscapes cover a full spectrum: farmers’ fields, forest and meadowland are dotted throughout the reserve.
- Covering some 1,330 hectares, the Thayatal National Park bordering the Waldviertel region is home to an impressive range of flora and fauna. A rich variety of plants and animals live side by side here in this amazing space. And thanks to its border with the Czech Republic’s Národní park Podyjí, the outdoor enjoyment transcends national boundaries.
- The Donau-Auen National Park stretches between the Austrian and Slovakian capitals. Covering more than 9,300 hectares, this area between Vienna and Bratislava is the last major riverside wetlands reserve in Central Europe. Left to follow its natural course, a 36km section of the Danube is the national park’s lifeblood.
- The March-Thaya-Auen in the north-east of the Weinviertel – among Central Europe’s most interesting wetlands – are not just a great tip for fans of nature. In this unique environment you can reconnect with your inner self, enjoy the moment and feel just how beautiful life can be.