Description
Those who love variety, enjoy gentle hills coupled with alpine mountain scenery, and like to try something new will be delighted by the Mostviertel River Bike Route. This route connects Mostviertel's cycling delicacies, brand new with tried and tested — let yourself be surprised!
The start and end of this varied route is the state capital St. Pölten. First, it goes along the Pielachtal cycle path to Melk, then along the Danube cycle path to Ybbs. Here the route turns onto the Ybbstal cycle path into the heart of Mostviertel – the Moststraße.
At the next stop – one of the Most barons – the specialties of Mostviertel are tasted, including the region’s namesake – the Most cider. From here the route leads into the alpine areas of Mostviertel.
The next stage destination is Waidhofen an der Ybbs. Here begins the new section, the centerpiece of the Ybbstal cycle path – constructed on the former railway track. It promises uninterrupted cycling pleasure all the way to Lunz am See.
The next day starts relaxed with a bus ride. Cyclists and bikes comfortably overcome the Zellerrain ascent and reach the well-known pilgrimage site Mariazell. After visiting the basilica and Pirker’s gingerbread world, the ride continues on the Traisental cycle path to St. Aegyd am Neuwalde.
The final stage calmly follows the Traisen river downstream from St. Aegyd back to the starting point St. Pölten.
Starting point of the tour
St. Pölten Main Station
Destination point of the tour
Melk
Route description Mostviertel River Bike Route, Stage 1: St. Pölten - Melk
Our route starts at the main station in St. Pölten.
From the station forecourt, you follow the "Meridian Cycle Path" signs along Julius Raab Promenade, then at the "Aquacity" indoor pool switch onto Schießstattring and cross to the other side of the street here.
Here (directly in front of the City Hotel) begins Andreas Hofer Street, which you follow up to the city forest, then turn left onto Hötzendorfer Street heading south, and follow it until after a sharp left curve where you turn right into Lagerhaus Street and follow it to Alpenbahnhof. Alte Reichsstraße then leads you past Alpenbahnhof to Haflinger Weg.
You continue following the "Meridian Cycle Path" signs through Nadelbach, Pummersdorf, and Völlerndorf to Ritzendorf, where you switch to the Pielachtal cycle path.
From here you follow the "Pielachtal cycle path" signs to the confluence of the Pielach into the Danube, from where you join the Danube cycle path (south bank) heading towards Melk.
