Details for: stp Route #9 Challenge Triathlon St. Pölten
Brief description
The most beautiful cycling route in the region
Description
The 94-kilometer-long route with 910 meters of elevation passes through some of the most beautiful landscapes of Lower Austria and has repeatedly been awarded as the most beautiful cycling route by triathlon participants. From St. Pölten, it goes past Lake Ratzersdorf towards the Traisental region. In Krustetten, the first climb awaits with a wonderful view of Göttweig Abbey. From here, the picturesque Wachau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, opens up with its impressive vineyards and historic places like Rossatzbach, Spitz, and Weißenkirchen. In the final third, the Dunkelsteinerwald awaits with its demanding, shaded but still sweat-inducing climb up to Gansbach. The route deviates from the original triathlon course at the beginning because the closed S33 motorway cannot be used – nevertheless, it offers an unparalleled riding experience full of sporting challenges and scenic highlights.
Starting point of the tour
Government district St. Pölten / Landhausschiff - cycle path
Destination point of the tour
Government district St. Pölten / Landhausschiff - cycle path
Route description stp Route #9 Challenge Triathlon St. Pölten
Landhaus St. Pölten – along the cycle path to Lake Ratzersdorf – NV Arena – Pottenbrunn - Wasserburg – Ossarn – St. Andrä an der Traisen – Einöd – Wagram ob der Traisen – Hollenburg – Krustetten – Furth/Palt – Mautern – Rossatzbach – Wachau – Aggsbach-Dorf – Gansbach – Weyersdorf – Obritzberg – Großrust - Weitern – St. Pölten
Directions
Access by car via the A1 and S33, motorway exit St. Pölten-North or St. Pölten East.
Parking
In the government district area, there are paid underground parking spaces available (partially free of charge in the evenings and on weekends)
St. Pölten is ideally accessible by ÖBB and Westbahn trains. The St. Pölten main station is only a few minutes by bike from the start and end point.
Author's tip
The Heurigen taverns in the Traisental wine region and in the Wachau are ideal for a small refreshment along the route.
