Krems an der Donau – Altenwörth – Zwentendorf an der Donau – Kleinschönbichl – Pischelsdorf – Langenschönbichl – Tulln an der Donau
Route description:
Your tour begins in Krems an der Donau. The old town of Krems is impressive in itself, as it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Steiner Tor gate is particularly noteworthy as it is considered the city's landmark. In addition, there are countless churches, gates, houses and museums to discover – a true city of culture. Wine connoisseurs will also feel at home here, as wine growing is not only economically important with numerous wineries, but also an important part of this city.
The Kremstal wine-growing region stretches along the Kremstal Wine Route on both sides of the Danube around the old wine town of Krems. Wine has been grown here for centuries, and wine is still omnipresent in Krems today. At the eastern gateway to the Wachau region, the Kremstal is one of Austria's oldest wine-growing areas. Wine has been grown on the fertile primary rock and, above all, loess soils for many centuries.
You then cross the Krems and follow the river of the same name until it flows into the Danube. You then cycle along the Danube Cycle Path directly along the river and enjoy the beautiful landscape panorama that unfolds before you. The landscape here is similar to that of the Wachau, with green hills covered in numerous vineyards. You will cycle a long way along the Danube until you have to change sides at the Altenwörth Danube power station and continue your tour on the south bank.
Once there, cross the Traisen and drive back to the banks of the Danube. Here you are also in the Wagram Wine Route area. The Wagram is a mighty escarpment that stretches north of the Danube. South of the Danube are the small wine-growing and wine tavern villages of the Tullnerfeld. The Wagram wine-growing region covers 2,400 hectares.
Next, you will come to the small municipality of Zwentendorf an der Donau, which has a special attraction: Austria's first and only nuclear power plant, which was never put into operation. Continue along the cycle path, which you leave at Kleinschönbichl, moving away from the Danube for a short while. Take the country road through the two villages of Pischelsdorf and Langenschönbichl and continue on the L 2148 to Große Tulln. Once you have crossed the river, return to the banks of the Danube on the other side.
Here you cover the last few metres on the cycle path before reaching your destination of Tulln an der Donau. This Lower Austrian town offers a wonderful end to your tour. In addition to its many sights, the town is characterised by numerous green spaces and gardens. GARTEN TULLN is also located here. The former Roman cavalry camp of Comagenis is known for its diverse art and cultural offerings and its splashing fountain.
