Kamp-Thaya-March-Bike Route
The attractive bike route, in the north-eastern part of Austria, follows three Rivers and in contrast permeates the Wald- and Weinviertel - two romantic Regions on the border to the Czech Republic. Scenic diversity, clever signs, friendly and helpful people and high recreational value - the German magazine "active cycling" describes the Kamp-Thaya March cycle path (KTM) as excellent.
With four stars and the label "Very recommended" did the editorial staff describe the 400 km long route from Krems an der Donau through Wald- and Weinviertel in the vast landscape of the March to Vienna through a largely undiscovered cycling region beyond main roads and mass tourism. Peace, tranquility and idyllic scenery make this trip an experience. The stages with a length between 30 and 55 km can be varied, while the busiest routes are mainly confined to the Waldviertel. Thanks to the perfect KTM route guide the orientation on the route is easy. On the route, wheel-friendly restaurants and accommodation facilities are included.
Wild nature, deserted villages, medieval castles and cultivated wine make the tour an unforgettable experience on the most beautiful detour from Krems to Vienna.
Author’s recommendation
The 420 km long cycle path can be divided into smaller stages. This way the routes are easily cycled.
Section Kamptal: Krems Gars/Kamp - Horn, length: 54 km
Section castles in the Waldviertel: Waidhofen/Thaya - Raab, length: 50 km
Section National Park Thayatal: Raab - Riegersburg - Retz, length: 55 km
Section Kellergassen: Retz - Haugsdorf - LAA / Thaya, length: 50 km
Section Weinviertel: LAA/Thaya - Hohenau, length: 65 km
Section Hohenau - Dürnkrut - Marchegg Length: 62 km
Rest Stop
LOISIUM Wine & Spa Resort LangenloisGasthaus Gutmann
Heurigenhof Bründlmayer
Gasthaus Zum Goldenen Hirschen
Hotel Restaurant Landgasthof Mann
Kurkonditorei-Cafe-Restaurant Ehrenberger
Hotel Restaurant Ottenstein
Gasthof Dichter Hamerling
Gasthof Klang
Kirchenwirt Jöch
Wirtshaus zur Minidampfbahn
Gasthof Pension „Zur Hammerschmiede“
Hotel Thaya
Gasthof Speneder
Seerestaurant Ottenstein
Gasthof Hanni KG
Gasthof Dichter Hamerling
Ottensteinerhof-Waldblick
Hotel Ottenstein
Hotel Restaurant Ottenstein
Gasthaus "Zur Goldenen Rose"
Safety information
Vergewissern Sie sich bei der Wahl der Route, ob sie Ihrer Kondition entspricht. Prüfen Sie, ob die Gastronomiebetriebe, die Sie unterwegs besuchen wollen, geöffnet haben. Packen Sie Ihr Mobiltelefon und Kartenmaterial in Ihren Rucksack.Tips, hints and links
Waldviertel Tourismus3910 Zwettl, Sparkassenplatz 1/2/2
(T) +43 2822 541090
(E) info@waldviertel.at
(I) www.waldviertel.at
Weinviertel Tourismus
2170 Poysdorf, Kolpingstr. 7
(T) +43 2552 3515
(E) info@weinviertel.at
(I) www.weinviertel.at
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Turn-by-turn directions
Description: Varied cycling along three rivers; physically stimulating with some heavy gradients in the Waldviertel; in the Weinviertel the route goes down mostly, then through soft hilly landscapes around Retz and Laa/Thaya to Marchegg. The route is at least a week's tour or longer to plan (e.g. for culinary discovery trips or tours by the nostalgia train and bike into the Thayatal (Valley), the smallest national park in Austria). Highlights along the route: the wine world Loisium in Langenlois, the Renaissance Castle Rosenburg, the Stift (abbey) in Altenburg, Zwettl and Geras, the Retzer experience cellar or the Therme (thermal springs) Laa.
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Public transport
ÖBB Nordanbindung von Hohenau/ March bis nach Angern/ MarchCoordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
Die Route ist geeignet für Trekkingräder.
Wir empfehlen: Helm, passende Kleidung und Schuhwerk, Regen- und Sonnenschutz, Erste Hilfe Paket (Blasenpflaster), Ausreichend Verpflegung (Jause, Müsliriegel, Obst, Wasser).