Iron Curtain Trail
EuroVelo13
Tour of the region WeinviertelWaldviertel
Tour of the region Weinviertel Waldviertel
402.2 km
Difficulty: Medium
Altitude metres: 2,158 m
Gmünd
Bratislava
402.2 km
Difficulty: Medium
Destination: WeinviertelWaldviertel
Altitude metres: 2,158 m
Iron Curtain Trail
A Cycling Route along the Former Iron Curtain
Burg Hardegg
Perched above Austria's smallest town, Burg Hardegg majestically sits on a rock. Built in the 12th century, the castle, with a circumference of 600 m, is one of the largest fortifications in Lower Austria.
Thayatal National Park
Covering an area of 1,360 ha, Thayatal National Park offers an incredible world of plants and animals. A direct connection to the Czech Národní park Podyjí allows for cross-border nature enjoyment.
Hadres Wine Cellar Lane
In the longest wine cellar lane in Central Europe, there are around 400 press houses along a length of 1.6 km. A place to linger and enjoy the tranquility - a detour is worthwhile!
Marchfeld Castle Realm
Embark on an exploration tour of legends, personalities, and histories. The five Marchfeld castles are located near the Iron Curtain Trail and invite you to exciting time travels.
Bicycle Bridge of Freedom
The Bicycle Bridge of Freedom connects the Weinviertel region with Slovakia. Symbolically erected at the same location where a historical bridge stood during the time of Maria Theresa.
Iron Curtain Trail
A Cycling Route along the Former Iron Curtain
Cross-Border Cycling Enjoyment
Covering a total length of 10,400 km, the EuroVelo13 runs along the former Iron Curtain, on sections of the Green Belt with fascinating flora and fauna, across Europe. The approximately 400 km long Austrian-Czech-Slovak cycling experience along the Iron Curtain Trails begins in the northern Waldviertel.
Starting from Gmünd, you’ll venture into the beautiful Weinviertel, where from Hardegg to Hohenau an der March, you’ll repeatedly cross back and forth between Austria and the Czech Republic, which share a common cultural heritage. From Hohenau an der March, the route then winds along the Slovakian border all the way to Bratislava. This popular route offers diverse stages, introducing cyclists to the wine culture and enjoyment of the landscapes along the way.
Facts of the tour - overview of the important details
Impressions of the cycling tour
Tipps in der Nähe
Interessante Hotspots direkt an der Strecke des Radweges.
Von kulinarischen Einkehrtipps zwischendurch, über
spannende Ausflugsziele für Familien, bis hin zu kulturellen
Sehenswürdigkeiten und Shopping-Erlebnissen.
Accommodations
The ideal accommodation is where you feel comfortable.
It serves to retreat, to relax, to switch off.
It is an essential part of a perfect cycling holiday.
Choose one that suits you.
Velontour destinations
in Austria, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Slovenia, and Liechtenstein
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