The best cycling routes around Leopoldsdorf im Marchfeld

The "Gerade Weg" (Straight Path) is a distinctive forest path in the Donau-Auen National Park, particularly known for its perfectly straight course through the changing forest landscapes. It is not a classic hiking trail in the sense of a winding adventure loop, but often serves as an important connecting axis or an entry route into the deeper floodplain areas.

The Marchfelddamm is one of the most striking structures in the Donau-Auen National Park and serves as a backbone for cyclists and hikers between Vienna and Hainburg. It separates the agricultural areas of the Marchfeld from the natural wilderness of the floodplains.

The term "Radlertreff zur Beichtmutter" (Cyclists' Meeting Place at the Confessor) is a charming, almost legendary name for a rest stop on the Austrian Danube Cycle Path, known above all for its friendly, family atmosphere. The name comes from the owner, who is affectionately called "the confessor" by regulars and cyclists – presumably because she not only serves food and drink but also always has a sympathetic ear for the worries and stories of passing cyclists. It's not a classic restaurant, but rather a rustic snack bar or a "snack garden." It's the kind of place where you quickly strike up a conversation with other travelers.

Long straight path between trees and farms. Chill ride.

Fresh, cool drinking water in front of Orth Castle

"But perhaps the time is not yet ripe for this (...) lest one day they bring misfortune upon each other and their peoples. And if they should do so anyway, may the good Lord in his counsel decree that at least afterwards, when the disaster has already been done to them all, they will find their way back to one another and make peace once and for all in this world." writes Otfried Preußler (who preferred to call himself a storyteller) in "The Flight to Egypt. Royal Bohemian Part." While these lines originally refer to the German and Czech inhabitants of the Kingdom of Bohemia, formerly part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, their message is both timeless and universal.

It is one of the six Marchfeld castles. A beautiful eye-catcher with the Marian column. The stone column with the figure of Maria Immaculata was donated in 1711. Opposite is a bakery where you can enjoy the sights with a cup of coffee. ;-)

Orth Castle is one of the oldest surviving castles in the region and has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages. The castle was first mentioned in the 12th century and was originally a medieval moated castle. In the 16th century, the castle was converted into a Renaissance palace. Over the centuries, it served various noble families and was later taken over by the municipality. Today, it is a listed building, is an important part of Lower Austria's cultural heritage and is particularly known as the Danube-Auen National Park Center. The castle houses the national park's visitor center, which is dedicated to the unique flora and fauna of this protected floodplain landscape. Orth Castle is located right in the heart of the Danube-Auen National Park, one of the last great floodplain landscapes in Central Europe. It combines historical architecture with modern environmental education. An ideal place to learn more about the fascinating floodplain landscape and its importance for nature conservation while enjoying the beauty of the surroundings.