Poppy Granite Bike Route

Cycling route for excursions from Anywhere along the route

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Elevation profile

120,49 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Difficult
  • Route: 120,49 km
  • Ascent: 1.541 egm
  • Descent: 1.536 egm
  • Duration: 8:45 h
  • Lowest point: 529 m
  • Highest point:914 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Stage tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops

Details for: Poppy Granite Bike Route

Description

Attention: The route is currently being newly signposted – the marking is not yet complete!

The Poppy Granite Bike Route is one of the oldest cycle paths in the Waldviertel and passes poppy fields, impressive granite formations as well as idyllic streams and ponds – a perfect combination of nature, exercise, and enjoyment!

The route was extended in 2025 and now also includes the picturesque municipalities of Lichtenau, Albrechtsberg, and Bad Traunstein. This offers even more scenic variety and cultural highlights. Numerous excursion destinations, regional cuisine, and genuine insider tips await along the way – ideal for an enjoyable day trip or even multiple days. Whether sporty or leisurely on a discovery tour: The Poppy Granite Bike Route is an experience for all the senses.

Starting point of the tour

Anywhere along the route

Destination point of the tour

Anywhere along the route

Route description Poppy Granite Bike Route

Bidirectionally guided round route through the following places in the Waldviertel:

Schönbach - Grafenschlag - Kaltenbrunn - Oberheubach - Lugendorf - Bernreith - Endlas - Mohndorf Armschlag - Sallingberg - Großnondorf - Großreinprechts - Kornberg - Engelschalks - Allentgschwendt - Ebergersch - Lichtenau - Brauhaus - Albrechtsberg - Purk - Leopolds - Kottes - Gotthardschlag - Teichmanns - Ottenschlag - Haiden - Mohnhof Gressl - Kirchschlag - Eck - Schneeberg - Braunegg viewing platform - Brauneggerhof - whiskey experience world Roggenreith - Martinsberg - Oed observatory - Reitzendorfer pond - Reitzendorf - Klein Gerungs - Kaltenbach - Spielberg - Bad Traunstein - Stein - Schönbach

Directions

Round route: entry anywhere along the route

Example Vienna - Schönbach: A1 exit Melk - Danube bridge - Emmersdorf B216 towards Pöggstall - Würnsdorf - B36 towards Ottenschlag - turn left in Martinsberg onto L78 - Bad Traunstein to Schönbach.

Parking

Sufficient free parking at every entry point

All information about all bus and train lines to the Waldviertel can be found at www.vor.at or at www.oebb.at.

Equipment

We recommend: helmet, appropriate clothing and footwear, rain and sun protection, first aid kit (blister plasters), sufficient provisions (snack, muesli bars, fruit, water). E-bike advantageous.

Safety information

Make sure the route you choose matches your fitness level. Check whether the gastronomy businesses you want to visit along the way are open. Pack your mobile phone and maps in your backpack.

Author's tip

During the poppy bloom from late June to mid-July, this bike route becomes a very special experience.

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