The region of „Puszta“ and reed-belts, where lovely vineyards are seen on the horizont, is Austrias youngest UNESCO-Worldheritage area – the region of Lake Neusiedl.
Explore the Pannonian lowlands around the largest steppe lake of Central Europe. The lake is located in the southeast of the Danube Metropolis Vienna. This region offers the largest, aligned bike path net in Austria. Here you will find a national park, where more then 250 different types of birds are living. Vacation in the national park „Lake Neusiedl“ signifies „Puszta Romance“, a mild climate until late fall, well equipped bike paths in a picturesque landscape with its manifoldly wild life, flora and numerous bathing and leisure facilities. You will find plenty of wine producing villages around the lake, imposing castles and the historical, Hungarian city of Sopron with its beautiful medieval city center.

 

Tour Description

Day 1: Podersdorf
Individual Arrival. Free Parking in front of the hotel available. Check-in, bike hand-over.

Day 2: Lake Neusiedl bike path (approx. 50 km/31 miles)
Start by cycling along the northern banks of the lake through picturesque villages and quaint towns until you arrive in Rust, “The Village of the Storks”. Return back to Podersdorf by ferry.

Day 3: Wine and culture bike path (approx. 43 km/27 miles)
The wines from this region are very delicious, don’t miss tasting the one or other wine along todays bike-tour.
During your ride through the vineyards and small hills today you can enjoy the wonderful view over the region and the lake. The castle “Schloß Halbturn“ is the most
important baroque-building of this region/province the „Burgenland“.

Day 4: „Lackenradweg“ Bike path through the marsh puddles (approx. 48 km/30 miles)
"Lacken“ – the marsh puddles are approx. 50 cm deep salty small or big lakes. This attraction of the lake region causes the unique flora and fauna. Today you will bike through untouched nature – when you watch carefully you will see a lot of animals.
Don’t miss the “special” pigs with its fur.

Day 5: Rest Day
A day to relax. Enjoy the lake with its numerous possibilities. The lake is a paradise for enjoying the sun and the water. You can go sailing or windsurfing. Or relax in the spa area of your hotel.

Day 6: Sopron/Hungary (approx. 60 km/37 miles)
Take the ferry on the other side of the lake. From the festival town of Mörbisch (famous Austrian summer festival) you reach the Hungarian town of Sopron. The historical city center with its lifely streets and medieval buildings will fascinate you.

Day 7: „Kirschblütenradweg“ – Cherry-blossom-bike path (approx. 40 km/25 miles)
After a ferry ride to the other side of the lake, you will pass the romantic vineyards and cherry trees (blooming in spring). Wonderful views over the lake and the Hungarian lowland will make you forget the few uphill stretches of todays bike tour.

Day 8: Podersdorf
Relaxed from a wonderful week you can start your journey back home. If you do have some extra time what about an extension stay in Vienna? By bus or train you can reach Vienna within approx. 1 hour.

All paths are paved or gravelled. The region is mostly flat with only a few uphill stretches on the Hungarian side. All bike routes can be custom and accordingly planned.

Hotel & rooms: located directly on the banks of the lake, almost side by side; breakfast-room,library, elevator, restaurant with regional cuisine, generous wellness-area with sauna, steam bath and indoor pool, whirlpool; internet; all rooms with private facilities, cable-TV and telephone. Standard rooms or rooms with lake view are available.

ith private facilities, balcony, cable – TV, Telephone characteristic of the bike days: You bike on paved or gravel bike roads. The region is mostly flat, only few uphill stretches – on the Hungarian side. 3-bed rooms are only avaiable with lake view. They are on request.

Arrival: Airport Vienna (e.g. Airberlin); 1h bus ride/train ride to Podersdorf; from Vienna City-Center - 1 h bus/train
Airport Bratislava (e.g. Sky Europe, Ryanair) Transfer from Airport/Vienna or Bratislava or Train station – price on request.