Explorer Route – Danube meets Lake Neusiedl

<p>The route can also be ridden in partial sections:</p><p>Section A from Neusiedl am See to Bruck an der Leitha // Bruck an der Leitha to Petronell-Carnuntum length approx. 35 km</p><p>Section B: Petronell to Kittsee, length: approx. 24 km</p><p>Section C: Neusiedl to Kittsee, length: approx. 38 km</p><p>However, you can also start at any other place along the route, as it is a circular route! Be sure to pay attention to the wind conditions, because even cycling against a mild breeze can become tiring over time. So whether you cycle clockwise or counterclockwise, it is best to decide according to the current wind direction.</p>

<p>A pair of binoculars is highly recommended, as it allows you to explore the beauties of nature even better.</p>

<p><strong>Since many bike paths are agricultural access roads, agricultural traffic should be expected. Mutual consideration ensures these paths remain pleasant for all users.</strong></p><p><strong>Austria:</strong> There is a bicycle helmet obligation for children up to 12 years. Reflective vests are not mandatory in dusk, darkness or poor visibility, but certainly advantageous. Here is the Austrian <a href="www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/freizeit... regulation</a>.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Slovakia:</strong> Bicycle helmet obligation for all children under 15 years. For adults the helmet obligation applies only outside urban areas. It is strongly recommended that adults also always wear a bicycle helmet. Cyclists riding on the roadside under reduced visibility must wear visible signaling elements or a reflective vest.</p><p><strong>Hungary:</strong> There is no helmet obligation for cyclists. The maximum speed for cyclists outside the built-up area is 40 km/h. A speed of 50 km/h is allowed if the cyclist wears a helmet. At night and poor visibility all cyclists must wear a reflective vest.</p><p><strong>Travel documents:</strong> Valid identity card or passport is mandatory!</p>

<p>Details about arrival can be found here: Calculate route</p>

<p>Arrival by train:</p><p>Lake Neusiedl is easily and comfortably accessible by train. Whether you come from Switzerland, Germany, western or southern Austria: You can change trains relaxed at Vienna main station. The regional trains of ÖBB bring you in just under 40 minutes to Neusiedl am See station, where the explorer route starts just a few hundred meters away. In most trains, bicycle transport is possible: On Railjet and EC/IC as well as Nightjets a reservation for your bicycle is absolutely necessary. In regional trains your bicycle is carried without reservation subject to availability of bicycle spaces.</p><p>Timetable info: <a href="www.oebb.at/">ÖBB </a></p>

<p>If you arrive by car and want to start in Neusiedl am See you can park there at the main station. Only a few 100 meters away is the entry to the explorer route. However, you can also start and park in any other place around – it is best in this case to contact the respective tourist office.</p>