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Poppy Granite Bike Route
Cycling tour Starting from Anywhere along the route
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Distance: 120,49 km
- Duration: 8:45 h
- Ascent: 1541 m elevation gain
- Descent: 1536 m elevation gain
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Distance: 120,49 km
- Duration: 8:45 h
- Ascent: 1541 m elevation gain
- Descent: 1536 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:6/6
- Overall experience:6/6
- Scenery:6/6
- Lowest point529 m
- Highest point914 m
- Round tour
- Stage tour
- Nice views
- With refreshment stops
Please note: The route is currently being re-signposted - the markings are not yet complete!
The Poppy Granite Cycle Route is one of the oldest cycle routes in the Waldviertel and leads past poppy fields, impressive granite formations and idyllic streams and ponds - a perfect combination of nature, exercise and enjoyment!
The route was extended in 2025 and now also includes the picturesque communities of Lichtenau, Albrechtsberg and Bad Traunstein. This means the route offers even more scenic variety and cultural highlights. Excursion destinations, regional culinary delights and real insider tips await along the way - ideal for an enjoyable day trip or even a multi-day tour. Whether you prefer a sporty ride or a leisurely discovery tour, the Poppy Granite Cycle Route is an experience for all the senses.
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.
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.
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
Sufficient free parking at every entry point
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.
All information about all bus and train lines to the Waldviertel can be found at www.vor.at or at www.oebb.at.
During the poppy bloom from late June to mid-July, this bike route becomes a very special experience.
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Waldviertel Tourism
3910 Zwettl, Sparkassenplatz 1/2/2
(T) +43 2822 54109
(E) info@waldviertel.at
(I) www.waldviertel.at
Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026