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Cycle the Weinviertel

Sporty and ambitious or leisurely and relaxed – everyone gets their money’s worth around Retz. The options for exploring the region by bike are varied and, like the region’s wines, close to nature and well-developed.

Get on your bike and get pedalling! 35 cycle paths, named after noble grape varieties, are waiting to be explored by you. Like the Chardonnay cycle path, for example, which connects Retzbach with the Pulkau valley. Or the famous Weinviertel DAC cycle path, a somewhat more ambitious day tour of 54.4 kilometres, which leads from Retz via Pulkau to Platt and Zellerndorf and also stops off in the romantic Öhlberg-Kellergasse in Pillersdorf on its way back.

Enjoyable serenity is the motto of the Weinviertel. 10 Viktoria e-bikes in 3 different frame sizes are available to our guests at the Althof.

  • all day for € 29.90
  • half-day until 2.00 p.m. for € 22.-

Cycle paths to recommend

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Ein verschwommener Radfahrer fährt an einem alten Steinhaus mit grüner Tür und Blumen auf dem Dach vorbei.
Wine and culture cycle path

The route is 55.73 km, altitude 629 m, duration approx. 3.15 hours –
Cycle through gently undulating terrain and past idyllic vineyards between the two worlds of wine and culture. Take your time to enjoy and gather valuable impressions on this cross-border cycle tour!

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Ein Paar genießt ein Picknick in einem Weinberg, während sie neben einem Elektro-Bike sitzen.
Wine tour with insights – Weinviertel DAC cycle tour

The route is 56.13 km, altitude 522 m, duration approx. 3.45 hours –
The cycle tour starts at the historic main square in Retz. Accompanied by vineyards, you cycle through the hilly Retzer Land. Exciting insights into romantic cellar lanes and historic settlements await the ambitious leisure cyclist on this full-day tour.

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Mann fährt Mountainbike durch Weinberge
KTM stage 6: Retz – Laa

The route is 47.43 km, altitude 162 m, duration approx. 3 hours –
This section in the Weinviertel region takes you through a gentle hilly landscape covered in fields and vineyards. The numerous wine taverns and cellar lanes, where you can sample good Austrian wines, are very invigorating.

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Zwei Radfahrer fahren durch Weinberge bei sonnigem Wetter.
Phylloxera Express cycle path

The route is 50.32 km, altitude 433 m, duration approx. 3 hours –
An idyllic cycle tour along the tracks of the nostalgic Reblaus Express: the route leads through small villages, lush vineyards and wide fields to the wine town of Retz.

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Luftaufnahme einer Windmühle umgeben von Weinbergen und Radfahrern
EV13 Stage 7: Retz – Laa

The route is 50.40 km, altitude 182 m, duration approx. 3 hours –
From the picturesque town of Retz, you cycle through the Pulkau Valley to Hadres, known for the longest cellar lane in Central Europe. Continue via Seefeld-Kadolz to the Czech side to Jaroslavice, where you can visit the baroque castle.

In Jaroslavice, you can also explore the Jaroslavice ponds, one of the largest bird reserves in Moravia. Finally, you reach Laa an der Thaya, known for its moated castle and relaxing thermal baths.

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Zwei Radfahrer auf einem ruhigen Landweg zwischen Weinbergen
Weinviertel cellar lanes cycle tour

The route is 51.14 km, altitude 412 m, duration approx. 3.5 hours –
Cellar alleys 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 speciality of the region.

So it’s no wonder that there is also a cycle tour dedicated to the Weinviertel cellar lanes: the Weinviertel cellar lane cycle tour. Starting from the wine town of Retz, the circular route runs for around 50 kilometres through the picturesque Retzer Land and the Pulkau Valley.

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Fahrradfahrer im Weinberg auf einem malerischen Weg
Thayatal National Park Cycle Route – Southern Variant

The trail is 38.12 km, altitude 593 m, duration approx. 2.45 hours –
This tour takes you from the Hardegg National Park Centre through one of the most beautiful and species-rich landscapes to the Czech Republic and back again.

You will be rewarded for the strenuous tour with a marvellous view of the Retzer Land, the Pulkau Valley and the South Moravian region.

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Lächelnder Mann mit Fahrradhelm steht in einer Tür mit einem offenen Schild.
Wine cycle route – Chardonnay

The route is 48.20 km, altitude 336 m, duration approx. 2.45 hours –
This tour takes you through the gently rolling countryside, past ancient places of worship and picturesque vineyards. Numerous cellar alleys and cosy wine taverns line the route and invite you to linger in the beautiful Retzer Land.

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Fahrradfahrer auf einem Weg zwischen Weinbergen mit einer Stadt im Hintergrund
EV13 Stage 6: Znojmo – Retz

The trail is 19.75 km, altitude 261 m, duration approx. 1.15 hours -.
From the medieval town of Znojmo, the trail leads over a bridge and dirt roads to Havraníky, where local wines can be tasted. In Šatov, the beautiful cellar alley and the painted cellar with colourful reliefs await you.

The infantry bunker MJ-S3 “Zahrada” offers an insight into the history of the 1980s. You can also visit the wine quarter in Retz, which became rich through the wine trade.

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Hiking in the Weinviertel

Where you can cycle well, you can also hike well!

Hiking the Weinviertel

For all those who want to feel the rhythm of the Weinviertel not just in their pedals but under their soles, there are of course also a variety of options – from leisurely walks through the vineyards to hikes past historic buildings and enchanting shrines to the legendary Bründl spring and destinations such as the Hochkogelkreuz and the Teufelswand. Alternatively, you can enjoy a stop at one of the many wineries or wine taverns.

Hiking trails to recommend

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Paar beim Entspannen in einem Weinberg
Retz wine trail – Always following the vines

The trail is 6 km, altitude 87 m, duration approx. 1.5 hours –
Leave the main square behind you and set off on your adventure through the picturesque Verderbertor gate. At the next junction, take the left-hand path into Fladnitzerstraße, where the wine trail begins.

The path leads you to the Altenberg, where the Winzerhaus am Altenberg will give you a warm welcome. Finally, you return to the Lange Zeile to reward yourself with a glass of delicious wine and a savoury snack.

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Paar geht Hand in Hand auf einem schmalen Waldweg
Wenzelsteg

The trail is 7.37 km, altitude 165 m, duration approx. 2 hours –
From the main square – town fountain – you go through the Verderber and Znaimertor, turning left at the first intersection into Windmühlgasse. At the end of the street, the footpath to the windmill branches off to the right. Past the windmill, the Calvary Hill and the military cemetery are on your right.

The path continues uphill along a mixed pine forest to the crossroads at the “Büd’lbaum”. Here you turn right until you turn right about 600 m after the meadow. Through the Haidgraben you reach the “Schwarze Föhre” riding stables, where a snack bar invites you to stop for a break. Via the Wenzelsteg you reach the main road, which you cross. Accompanied by the Retzer Altbach, you now walk through the Kaiserallee to the Lange Zeile (refreshment option: Altstadtheuriger Lehninger), from where you reach the main square in about 15 minutes.

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Historische Windmühle umgeben von rosa Blumen
Rosstalenweg

The trail is 5.54 km, altitude 152 m, duration approx. 1.5 hours –
From the main square – town fountain – walk in the direction of the pharmacy into Burggasse and cross the Althof estate over a wooden bridge to Klosterbrückerlweg, which turns right into Windmühlgasse. At its end, the footpath to the windmill branches off to the right.

Continue uphill to the beginning of the mixed pine forest and turn right at the “Parapluieberg”. Finally, you reach Windmühlgasse, where you can stop for refreshments at Donn’s Keller before returning to the town.

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Weinberg mit sanften Hügeln und üppigem Grün
Mittelbergweg

The route is 6.14 km, altitude 90 m, duration approx. 1.5 hours –
From the main square – town fountain – you walk through Vinzenzigasse past the Dominican church. Along the Klosterbrückerlweg you leave the town and walk through the vineyards.

A detour to the Kümmerl chapel on the right is recommended before continuing in a westerly direction. You then walk along a farm track to Mittelberg, where you will come across charming little spots.

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Landschaft mit Weinbergen und malerischem Dorf im Hintergrund
Golitschweg

The trail is 3.86 km, altitude 57, duration 1 hour –
From the main square – town fountain – walk towards the pharmacy in Burggasse and cross the Althof estate over a wooden bridge to Klosterbrückerlweg. Turn left past the Dominican church, out of the town and continue through the vineyards to the foot of the Golitsch.

Retz’s local mountain offers you a beautiful view of the wine town with its heathland. The Vinariumheurige in the Althof estate or the Stadtheurige Brandstetter in Vinzenzigasse invite you to stop for a bite to eat.

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Ein Paar in einem Weingarten während des Sonnenuntergangs
Haidgrabenweg

The route is 7.03 km, altitude 193 m, duration approx. 2 hours –
From the main square – town fountain – you pass through the Verderber and Znaimer gates and continue into Windmühlgasse. At the end of this street, the footpath to the windmill branches off to the right.

The trail continues uphill along a mixed pine forest to the crossroads at the “Büd’lbaum”. There you reach the “Schwarze Föhre” riding stables, where you can stop for a snack.

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Zwei Wanderer auf einem malerischen Weg mit grünen Bäumen und weißen Gebäuden
Kellergassenrundwanderweg

The route is 8.71 km, altitude 111 m, duration approx. 2 hours –
From the main square – town fountain – you pass through the Verderber and Znaimer gates and continue into Windmühlgasse. At the end of this street, a path branches off to the left to the Kümmerl Chapel.

The path leads west of the village and over the stream to the end of Lindenstraße. Once in Unternalb, cross the railway and then continue left back towards Retz.

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