Description
The route connects some of the most beautiful bike paths through the Vienna Alps. Starting with a section of the Eurovelo 9, you cycle along the Rosalia hill chain. From Walpersbach, the path leads, accompanied by the two-castle view of Pitten and Seebenstein castles, to Pitten and over Grimmenstein. There you reach the Feistritztal cycle path. The bike route through the Feistritz Valley enchants with a magical landscape that already inspired the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. At Otterthal, the country road and a small section of the World Heritage bike route connect to the Schwarza valley bike path. In Gloggnitz, where the start and finish of the World Heritage bike route is located, a visit to the Dr. Karl Renner Museum in the former villa of the great politician is recommended; Renner was Chancellor from 1918 to 1920 and played a key role in the creation of the First Republic of Austria. Along the Schwarza river, the route leads to Neunkirchen, where the historic city center invites you to stroll. Then it continues via Brunn an der Pitten back to Bad Erlach.
Starting point of the tour
Therme Linsberg Asia, Bad Erlach
Destination point of the tour
Therme Linsberg Asia, Bad Erlach
Route description Vienna Alps bike round
We start in Bad Erlach at Therme Linsberg Asia. There we follow the Eurovelo 9 heading towards Wechsel until the junction with the Feistritztal cycle path at Höll (after Grimmenstein). On the Feistritztal cycle path, we cycle to Otterthal, then turn right and take the country road L134 crossing via Raach am Hochgebirge to Gloggnitz. Attention: this section is not signposted. At Gloggnitz, we join the Schwarza valley bike path. Here we could possibly make a detour upstream to Reichenau an der Rax, or cycle downstream via Neunkirchen along the Schwarza valley bike path back to Bad Erlach. At Brunn an der Pitten, we turn left and return to Bad Erlach at the starting point at Therme Linsberg Asia.
Overnight stays are possible in Bad Erlach, and cyclists can treat themselves to the Hotel & Spa Linsberg Asia for adequate relaxation after intense pedaling. And for a more leisurely pace, the route can be done in two days, with an overnight stay in the middle, for example, in Kirchberg am Wechsel at the Gasthof St. Wolfgang—the cycle path almost leads through the beer garden.
Directions
Coming from Vienna on the A2 to the Wr. Neustadt-Süd exit. Then follow the B54, then turn left onto L142 to Bad Erlach.
Coming from Graz on the A2 to the Seebenstein exit. Turn left and follow the B54, then turn right onto Erlacher Straße (L4029). Continue on Föhrenau-Hauptstraße. Take the first exit at the roundabout and follow L142 to Bad Erlach.
Parking
Parking facilities are available at Therme Linsberg Asia.
From Wr. Neustadt train station, a train runs regularly to Bad Erlach.
Further information at: www.oebb.at
