Cellar lane bicycle tour
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Cycling tour Starting from Retz, Main Square
Start / Finish: Retz
Start / Finish: Retz
Wine cellar lanes are the trademark of the Weinviertel. In the past they were used to produce and store wine, but today they are a cultural and historical feature of the region. So it's no wonder that there is a cycle tour dedicated to the Weinviertel wine cellar lanes: the Weinviertel wine cellar lane cycle tour. Starting from the wine town of Retz, the circular route runs for around 50 km through the picturesque Retzer Land and the Pulkau Valley.
Starting in the wine town of Retz, the circular route takes in around 50km of the picturesque surrounding area and the Pulkautal valley. The first port of call after Retz is Pillersdorf, by which point it has certainly become clear why the tour is called the Weinviertel Cellar Lane Tour! Around 40 press houses make up Pillersdorf’s two-lane Öhlbergkellergasse. The cycle tour continues to Zellerndorf via Schrattenthal and Dietmannsdorf, where the next cellar lane highlight awaits – the Maulavern Kellergasse will whisk you away into a world of press houses, time-honoured winegrowing tradition and the essence of life in the Weinviertel. Almost 90 cellars line this approximately 150-year-old cellar lane. Next, it is time to head for the Pulkautal valley: passing Pernersdorf you will next cycle on to Haugsdorf. The cellar lane in Haugsdorf is set in a particularly attractive spot, and definitely worth a quick stop. Back in the saddle, it is time to head for Retzbach. The Kultplatz beim Heiligen Stein site at Mitterretzbach offers fantastic views before you make your way back to Retz.
There is a short-term parking zone right on the main square. It is therefore recommended to park elsewhere or at the nearby train station.
The wine town of Retz is very easy to reach by car. This is where Federal Highway B30—coming from Gerad and Hollabrunn—and Federal Highway B35—coming from the Czech Republic and Pulkau—intersect.
Trains run at regular intervals from Vienna via Hollabrunn.
If you'd like to travel from Znaim, there is also a train connection available.
The route is suitable for:
In the Weinviertel region, there are over 100 “Radpartner” businesses that cater specifically to the needs of cyclists. You can find a list of all these businesses on our “Cycling Partners” page. Using the filter function, you can easily view the businesses along your desired cycling route. Additional filters allow you to search for suitable lodging or dining options.
Letzte Änderung: 3 Aug 2026