Discovery tour: Danube meets Lake Neusiedl - a cycling experience

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 94,78 km
Duration: 7:00 h
Ascent: 293 m elevation gain
Descent: 293 m elevation gain

"Wind, wine and water" is the motto of this 100 km long discovery tour. It leads from the reed-framed shores of Lake Neusiedl to the Danube floodplains, between vineyards and idyllic wine cellar lanes, past historic sites and modern wind turbines. The discovery tour combines Burgenland and Lower Austria, the Lake Neusiedl cycle path network with the Danube cycle path, nature with culture and technology.

Starting point of the tour: Neusiedl am See
Tour destination: Neusiedl am See

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 94,78 km
Duration: 7:00 h
Ascent: 293 m elevation gain
Descent: 293 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
6/6
Overall experience:
2/6
Scenery:
2/6

Lowest point118 m
Highest point224 m

Round tour
Stage tour
With refreshment stops

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Description

The "Discovery Tour - Danube meets Lake Neusiedl" is a joint project between Burgenland and Lower Austria. It connects the sights in both federal states and offers cyclists a cultural experience as well as a nature experience. The route passes through the following towns: Circular route, Neusiedl am See - Parndorf - Neudorf bei Parndorf - Gattendorf - Pama -Kittsee - Berg - Edelstal - Prellenkirchen - Petronell-Carnuntum - Rohrau -Gerhaus - Pachfurth - Bruck an der Leitha - Bruckneudorf - Parndorf - Neusiedl am See

Water is a constant companion on the Discovery Tour. It starts in Neusiedel am See. The Lake Neusiedl region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to the Lake Neusiedl-Seewinkel National Park. After the expanse of the Parndorfer Platte, you finally reach the municipality of Edelstal via Kittsee and Berg. Natural mineral water, known as the Römerquelle, bubbles up here.

Wind - The huge wind farm on the way from Neusiedl towards Parndorf shows just how modern technology shapes the flat landscape.

From Prellenkirchen, the route leads to Petronell and the impressive natural landscape of the Danube floodplains.

There is also no shortage of historical discoveries. In Petronell, Roman antiquity comes to life in the Roman town of Carnuntum. Numerous historical gems accompany the rest of the cycle tour - such as Rohrau Castle, the medieval center of Bruck/Leitha or the Roman country villa near Bruckneudorf. From there, the route leads back to Neusiedl via Parndorf.

Wine: It's not far from the water to the wine. Along the leisurely route, wine taverns, wine taverns and cellars invite you to taste the famous wines from the Carnuntum and Neusiedlersee wine-growing regions. Numerous refreshment stops offer culinary delights.

Equipment A pair of binoculars is highly recommended, as it allows you to explore the beauties of nature even better.
Route description The route can also be ridden in partial sections:Section A from Neusiedl am See to Bruck an der Leitha // Bruck an der Leitha to Petronell-Carnuntum length approx. 35 kmSection B: Petronell to Kittsee, length: approx. 24 kmSection C: Neusiedl to Kittsee, length: approx. 38 kmHowever, you can also start at any other place along the route, as it is a circular route! Be sure to pay attention to the wind conditions, because even cycling against a mild breeze can become tiring over time. So whether you cycle clockwise or counterclockwise, it is best to decide according to the current wind direction.
Parking If you arrive by car and want to start in Neusiedl am See you can park there at the main station. Only a few 100 meters away is the entry to the explorer route. However, you can also start and park in any other place around – it is best in this case to contact the respective tourist office.
Getting there Details about arrival can be found here: Calculate route
Public transport Arrival by train:Lake Neusiedl is easily and comfortably accessible by train. Whether you come from Switzerland, Germany, western or southern Austria: You can change trains relaxed at Vienna main station. The regional trains of ÖBB bring you in just under 40 minutes to Neusiedl am See station, where the explorer route starts just a few hundred meters away. In most trains, bicycle transport is possible: On Railjet and EC/IC as well as Nightjets a reservation for your bicycle is absolutely necessary. In regional trains your bicycle is carried without reservation subject to availability of bicycle spaces.Timetable info: ÖBB
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Letzte Änderung: 25 Feb 2026

Explorer Route – Danube meets Lake Neusiedl