Around Kreuzenstein Castle

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 47,27 km
Duration: 2:30 h
Ascent: 289 m elevation gain
Descent: 289 m elevation gain

Start / Finish: Stockerau Train Station

Starting point of the tour: Stockerau - Train Station, intersection Bahnhofsplatz
Tour destination: Stockerau - Train Station, intersection Bahnhofsplatz

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 47,27 km
Duration: 2:30 h
Ascent: 289 m elevation gain
Descent: 289 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
4/6
Overall experience:
4/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point168 m
Highest point339 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus

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Description

A circular route just outside the gates of Vienna starts from Stockerau with picturesque views of Kreuzenstein Castle, heading north through the Rohrwald to Niederhollabrunn. Refreshing and relaxing, the route continues into the Kreuttal and then again southwards to Leobendorf, passing Kreuzenstein Castle once more. A dreamlike route that combines culture, relaxation, and enjoyment.

Route description The cycling route "Around Kreuzenstein Castle" takes you through the communities of Stockerau, Niederhollabrunn, Leitzersdorf, Großrußbach, Kreuttal, Harmannsdorf-Rückersdorf, Leobendorf, and Spillern. Due to the good train connection, this route is easily accessible and, if needed, you can also cycle only sections of the route. The starting point of this route is the train station in Stockerau (bike rental at the station). From here, the route goes clockwise northwards to Leitzersdorf.Regularly, the route leads you from Leitzersdorf further via Wollmannsberg and Haselbach to Niederhollabrunn. Here, a short detour to the drinking fountain at the municipal office is recommended. The route continues through gently rolling landscape via Karnabrunn to Weinsteig and past Würnitz further to Mollmannsdorf, Kleinrötz, and Harmannsdorf. After Tresdorf, it goes on to Leobendorf, where one of the local wine taverns offers a chance to refresh. Via Unterrohrbach, it continues to Spillern and back to the starting point in Stockerau.Along the entire way, you have the opportunity to catch a view of the impressive Kreuzenstein Castle. This medieval castle was rebuilt as a show castle in the 19th century after it had fallen into ruin. Today, you can visit a medieval kitchen, the largest private armory of Austria, and many more medieval exhibits here. A visit is definitely worthwhile!
Parking Parking spaces are available directly at the train station.
Getting there By car, Stockerau is accessible via the A22 motorway and the B3 federal road.
Public transport Stockerau can be reached by train both coming from Retz and from Vienna.
Editor’s tip The route is signposted in both directions and can thus also be cycled individually in other variations. A visit to Kreuzenstein Castle is highly recommended, as well as a detour to the Fossil World in Stetten.

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