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Schwarzatal Radroute
Cycling tour Starting from
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 36,47 km
- Ascent: 186 m elevation gain
Whether the Semmeringbahn or Wartholz Castle: The cycling route through the Schwarzatal valley is an attractive excursion into the history of the Viennese Alps.
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 36,47 km
- Ascent: 186 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:4/6
- Overall experience:3/6
- Scenery:5/6
- Lowest point297 m
- Highest point483 m
- With refreshment stops
- Accessibility by train and bus
- Suitable for families and children
Description
The Schwarzatal Radroute combines alpine landscapes at the foot of the Rax with the Steinfeld plain around Lanzenkirchen. This cycle route passes adjacent to the Schwarzatal and covers the roots of industrialisation of this historic landscape with the Semmering Railway World Heritage Site and summer resorts.
- Route description The start of this cycling route through the Schwarzatal valley is at the municipal office in Lanzenkirchen, where Eurovelo 9 crosses the Leitha river. It’s easy to reach with the train from Wiener Neustadt then continue by bike, or cycle along Eurovelo 9 from Wiener Neustadt to Lanzenkirchen. Go north-west from the municipal office via the railway, and then head west parallel to the railway tracks. Views of Schneeberg and Rax can be enjoyed even at this early stage. The road becomes the Haderswörther-Hauptstraße. At this point cross the roundabout to get to the L142 heading towards Föhrenau. Upon arriving in Föhrenau, turn right into Wiener Straße when reaching the fire station, then immediately turn left into Kurze Gasse. This becomes a well-paved field path which then becomes the Hauptstrasse when reaching Schwarzau am Steinfeld. This is left after one hundred metres, going past the football ground into an area with far less traffic. Afterwards, you cross over onto the B54. At this point you cross the bridge over the Süd-Autobahn. After this downhill section turn left onto a paved road and path soon afterwards. This takes you alongside the Süd-Autobahn as far as Breitenau. When in Breitenau carry on for around 200 m on the L140 (Hauptstraße) before turning left into Fasangasse Continue along a paved cycle and walking route parallel to, and then below the autobahn to Natschbach-Loipersbach. Upon reaching the village, you cross the Schwarza then go parallel along it towards Neunkirchen. The route goes through the town centre via Hauptplatz. Caution: Please follow the signs through Neunkirchen! After Hauptplatz, the route carries on through the town park and via Petersberg to Ternitz. From this point, the route carries on along the Schwarzadamm. After crossing in Dunkelstein and Blindendorf, it’s necessary to change sides at Wimpassing over a bridge with considerable traffic. 2 further crossings of this type are made before reaching Buchbach and then Enzenreith (Siedlau crossing). Leave the Schwarzadamm here and continue through quiet alleys to Wiedner GmbH, where you follow the road for around 100 m. Turn left after this point and then turn right before the bridge. Cycle past Gloggnitz sewage works and continue to the railway station. Turn right at the station and go through the underpass. After the last apartment building, turn left into Silbersbergstraße and follow it to Schlöglmühl. From here, the route continues along Wiener Straße to Payerbach (Caution: typical rural road). When in Payerbach, a cycling and hiking route (route for water pipelines) goes as far as Bahnhofstraße, where you turn left and travel through a crossroads with traffic lights. Travel over the Schwarza bridge and stay on the right-hand side of the road. Go past the open-air swimming pool and the mini golf course, and follow the Schwarza to Reichenau, where you cross over the road and go against the flow of traffic for around 30 metres. From here, simply follow the road to Reichenau Castle. You’ve reached the final destination on the Schwarzatal Radroute. OPTION: Höllentalbahn rail depot From Reichenau Castle you can follow a stunning cycling route to the Höllentalbahn rail depot. Turn left at the castle and then right after the castle. The route runs parallel to the Höllentalbahn (which will be crossed a few times) and down to the Schwarza where the depot is located.
- Parking Car parking is available in Lanzenkirchen.
- Getting there Travel from Vienna on the A2 to the Wiener Neustadt-Süd exit. Follow the B54 then turn left onto the L142 as far as Bar Erlach, then take the 2nd exit at the roundabout and carry on to Lanzenkirchen over the railway line. Travel from Graz on the A2 as far as the Seebenstein exit. Turn left and follow the B54, then turn right onto Erlacher Straße (L4029). Continue along Föhrenau-Hauptstraße. Take the second exit on the roundabout and follow this road to Lanzenkirchen.
- Public transport Train connection from Vienna and Graz via Wiener Neustadt to Payerbach/ Reichenau or to Lanzenkirchen. More information at www.oebb.at
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Current weather in Ternitz
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Tomorrow, 12.02.2026
Cloudy
Wind speed1,1 km/h
Further information:
Viennese Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, Tel.: +43 2622 78960
You can obtain free information regarding your cycling tour. These route guides provide an overview of the course as well as information regarding rest points and attractions. Please note that this is not a proper cycle map.