Lake Neusiedl cycle path

The Lake Neusiedl cycle path (B10) is particularly suitable for families and leisure cyclists. Numerous culinary and vinophile delights are waiting to be discovered around the lake. The gentle gradients along the route and the ferry connections between the eastern and western shores make the cycle tour a leisurely excursion through nature.

• 117.5 km, of which 41.5 km are on the Hungarian side
• the Austrian side is particularly suitable for families
• minimal gradients between Mörbisch and Oggau, but steep gradients on the Hungarian side between Balf & Fertörákos

"Relax" on the Lake Neusiedl cycle path

Our guests love it and the ADFC has awarded it 5 stars. The most popular cycle path in the region: the NEUSIEDLER SEE RADWEG (B10). Once you have cycled around it, you have 117.5 km behind you. On romantic paths along the reed belt with a fantastic view of the lake and idyllic paths between vineyards, wet meadows and salt pans, you cycle into another world. This means not only relaxation for mind and soul but also the "reawakening" of all your senses! No matter whether your children are jetting ahead and you are cycling behind them, whether you are going on a fun excursion in a cheerful cycling party or whether you are looking for a windy "challenge" as a mountain biker - the Lake Neusiedl cycle path will fulfil all requirements. You can shorten your tour with a boat trip from Illmitz to Mörbisch am See with your children or with a group of friends. Don't forget to take a break every now and then - and not just for the sake of relaxation! Whether you stop for refreshments in one of the numerous wine taverns or "collect" the diverse cultural offerings on your journey - there is certainly no shortage of enjoyment on this route. The lake is always worth a detour, as each of the many seaside resorts has its own charm! You always have the Pannonian sun with you, which has been proven to shine from the sky for 2,000 hours and 300 days a year. So let's head to Lake Neusiedl and get on your bike, because you can cycle, cycle, cycle... from as early as March

Where is the best place to start?

Our tip for the start of the tour is Neusiedl am See. Here you will find the main railway station where trains arrive from Vienna (only 40 minutes by train) and Bratislava and the start of the Lake Neusiedl Cycle Path is only a few hundred metres away. However, you can also start in any other town along the route, as this is a circular tour! But be sure to pay attention to the wind conditions, as even cycling against a gentle breeze can become exhausting over time. So it's best to decide whether you cycle clockwise or anti-clockwise depending on the current wind direction.

How long should you plan for the tour around Lake Neusiedl?

Trained cyclists can complete the tour in one day. Families, on the other hand, like to shorten or "reward" their tour with a boat trip between Illmitz and Mörbisch am See. However, if you don't want to miss out on the natural spectacle, cultural highlights and enjoyment, plan two to three leisurely daily stages! Depending on what else you would like to see and experience, consider the additional distance and time involved.

What is the condition of the route?

Most of the Lake Neusiedl cycle path is beautifully tarmaced. There are only 2 exceptions, which are gravelled: A short stretch between Weiden am See and Podersdorf am See is in the preservation zone of the Lake Neusiedl - Seewinkel National Park & a short stretch of forest between Fertörákos and Balf. The paths are therefore suitable for both touring bikes and mountain bikes.

What does the Lake Neusiedl cycle path look like on the Hungarian side?

There are only subtle differences to the Austrian part of the cycle path. For example, in terms of signposting, but the information is still clear and complete. The cycle path in Hungary is partly newly asphalted and the section between Balf and Fertörákos runs on a completely new route through the vineyards with fantastic views across the reed belt to Lake Neusiedl. The only disadvantage: some sections are unfortunately very steep (by Burgenland standards) and therefore strenuous, especially in summer.

Sights & important information along the B10 route:

Neusiedl am See

* Main railway station - access to the Lake Neusiedl cycle path just a few hundred metres away

* Tabor ruins with a great view over the lake

* Modern lido with the "Mole West" restaurant right on the waterfront

* Calvary with Stations of the Cross with a great view over the lake

Willows by the lake

* Bee-eater colony on the Ungerberg

* Lido with sandy beach section and the restaurant "Das Fritz" right by the water

Podersdorf on the lake

* the only village directly on Lake Neusiedl

* Lighthouse, from where you can enjoy the most beautiful sunsets

* Lido with bathing lift

* Austria's largest functioning windmill

* Ferry connection to Breitenbrunn and Rust

Illmitz

* Lake Neusiedl - Seewinkel National Park with unique excursions

* Floriani baroque house

* White donkeys

* Family lido

* Ferry connection to Mörbisch am See

Apetlon

* Burgenland farmhouse with baroque gable

* Long lake

* Apetlon bathing lake

* Herd of Simmental cattle, geese and grey cattle

* Lowest measured point in Austria (114 m)

Pamhagen

* Border crossing - don't forget your passport!

* Turkey tower

* Bathing lake at Vila Vita Panonia

* Pamhagen Steppe Animal Park

Hungary

* Esterházy Castle in Fertöd

* Open-air museum in Fertöszéplak

* Open-air museum & thermal bath in Hegykö

* pretty streets and nice restaurants along the cycle path in Fertöhomok / Hideség / Fertöboz

* Balf spa

* Mithras grotto, lido, Roman quarry & ferry connection to Mörbisch am See in Ferörakos

Mörbisch on the lake

* Border crossing - don't forget your passport!

* Heritage house (museum)

* Lakeside adventure world

* Mörbisch Lake Festival

* Ferry connection to Illmitz

Rust

* beautiful historic old town

* City of storks

* Kremayrhaus town museum

* Adventure seaside resort with the Catamaran restaurant right on the waterfront

* Ferry connection to Podersdorf am See

* Wine Academy Austria

Oggau on Lake Neusiedl

* Austria's oldest red wine community

* Swimming pool with diving platform and water slide

Donnerskirchen

* Sonnenwaldbad with adventure slide

* Llama hikes

* Wulka safari

Purbach on Lake Neusiedl

* World Heritage Nature Park Neusiedler See-Leithagebirge

* Solar thermal pool with water slide and wild water current channel

* Defence wall with 3 turret gates

* Historic cellar lane

Breitenbrunn on Lake Neusiedl

* Natural lake bath

* Tower museum

* Ferry connection to Podersdorf am See

Winden on the lake

* Wander Bertoni open-air museum

* Historic cellar quarter

* Gypsy caves & bear cave

Jois

* Ox fountain & witches' fountain

* Natural swimming pool with the Seejungfrau restaurant right on the water