Neusiedler See cycle path

Where is the best place to start?

Our tip for starting the route is Neusiedl am See. Here you find the main train station where trains from Vienna (only 40 minutes by train) and Bratislava arrive, and the entrance to the Neusiedler See cycle path is just a few hundred meters away. However, you can also start at any other town along the route, as it is a circular route! However, be sure to pay attention to the wind conditions, because cycling even against a light breeze can become tiring over time. So, whether you cycle clockwise or counterclockwise, it’s best to decide based on the current wind direction.

How much time should you plan for the tour around Neusiedler See?

Trained cyclists complete the route in one day. Families, on the other hand, like to shorten or "reward" their route with a boat trip between Illmitz and Mörbisch am See. If you don’t want to miss the natural spectacle, cultural highlights, and enjoyment, plan two to three relaxed daily stages! Depending on what else you want to see and experience, consider the additional distance and time required.

What is the surface like?

The Neusiedler See cycle path is largely nicely paved. There are only 2 exceptions that are gravel: a short section between Weiden am See and Podersdorf am See is in the conservation zone of the National Park Neusiedler See - Seewinkel and a short forest section between Fertörákos and Balf. The paths are therefore suitable for both touring bikes and mountain bikes.

What is the Neusiedler See cycle path like on the Hungarian side?

Only subtle differences to the Austrian part of the cycle path are noticeable. For example, the signage, but the information is still clear and complete. The cycle path in Hungary is partly newly paved, and the section between Balf and Fertörákos follows a completely new route through the vineyards with a fantastic view over the reed belt to Neusiedler See. The only disadvantage: some sections are unfortunately very steep (for Burgenland standards) and thus correspondingly strenuous, especially in summer.

Points of interest & important places along route B10:

Neusiedl am See

* Main train station – entrance to the Neusiedler See cycle path only a few hundred meters away

* Tabor ruins with great views over the lake

* Modern beach with the "Mole West" restaurant directly on the water

* Calvary hill with Stations of the Cross and great views over the lake

Weiden am See

* Bee-eater colony on Ungerberg

* Lake bathing area with sandy beach and the "Das Fritz" restaurant directly on the water

Podersdorf am See

* The only town directly on Neusiedler See

* Lighthouse from where you can enjoy the most beautiful sunsets

* Beach with lift access

* The largest functional windmill in Austria

* Ferry connection to Breitenbrunn and Rust

Illmitz

* National Park Neusiedler See - Seewinkel with unique excursions

* Floriani Baroque house

* White donkeys

* Family bathing area

* Ferry connection to Mörbisch am See

Apetlon

* Burgenland farmhouse with Baroque gable

* Lange Lacke (Long lake)

* Apetlon bathing lake

* Fleckvieh cattle herd, goose flock and grey cattle

* Lowest measured point in Austria (114 m)

Pamhagen

* Border crossing – don’t forget your passport!!

* Turkish tower

* Bathing lake at Vila Vita Panonia

* Pamhagen steppe animal park

Hungary

* Esterházy Castle in Fertöd

* Open-air museum in Fertőszéplak

* Open-air museum & thermal bath in Hegykő

* Pretty street scene and nice restaurants along the cycle path in Fertőhomok / Hideség / Fertőboz

* Spa Balf

* Mithras grotto, beach, Roman quarry & ferry connection to Mörbisch am See in Fertörákos

Mörbisch am See

* Border crossing – don’t forget your passport!!

* Homeland house (museum)

* Adventure beach world

* Mörbisch lake festival

* Ferry connection to Illmitz

Rust

* Beautiful historic old town

* City of storks

* Kremayrhaus city museum

* Adventure bathing area with the Katamaran restaurant directly on the water

* Ferry connection to Podersdorf am See

* Wine academy Austria

Oggau am Neusiedler See

* Oldest red wine community in Austria

* Swimming pool with diving tower and water slide

Donnerskirchen

* Sonnenwald bathing area with adventure slide

* Lama hikes

* Wulka safari

Purbach am Neusiedler See

* World Heritage Nature Park Neusiedler See-Leithagebirge

* Solar warm bath with water slide and wild water channel

* Fortification wall with 3 Turkish gates

* Historic cellar lane

Breitenbrunn am Neusiedler See

* Natural lake bath

* Tower museum

* Ferry connection to Podersdorf am See

Winden am See

* Bertoni open-air museum

* Historic cellar district

* Gypsy caves & bear cave

Jois

* Ox fountain & witches’ fountain

* Natural bathing area with the "Seejungfrau" restaurant directly on the water

A pair of binoculars is highly recommended as it allows you to explore the beauties of nature even better.

Since many cycle paths are agricultural farm roads, agricultural traffic must be expected. Mutual consideration ensures that these paths remain pleasant for all users.

Austria: Bicycle helmets are mandatory for children up to 12 years old. Reflective vests are not mandatory in twilight, darkness or poor visibility but are certainly advantageous. Here is the Austrian bicycle regulation.

Slovakia: Bicycle helmets are mandatory for all children under 15 years. For adults, helmet use is mandatory only outside urban areas. It is strongly recommended that adults also always wear a helmet. Cyclists driving on the roadside under reduced visibility must wear visible signaling elements or a reflective vest.

Hungary: There is no helmet obligation for cyclists. The speed limit for cyclists outside residential areas is 40 km/h. 50 km/h is allowed if the cyclist wears a helmet. At night and in poor visibility all cyclists must wear a reflective vest.

Travel documents: Valid identity card or passport is mandatory!

Details on arrival can be found here: Calculate route

Arrival by train:

Neusiedler See is easy and comfortable to reach by train. Whether you arrive from Switzerland, Germany, the west or south of Austria: you can change trains relaxedly at Vienna main station. The ÖBB regional trains bring you in just under 40 minutes to Neusiedl am See station, where synchronized bus and train connections in the direction of Pamhagen / Fertöszentmiklos or Eisenstadt and Sopron are also offered. In most trains, bike transport is possible: on Railjet, EC/IC and night trains a reservation for your bike is absolutely necessary. On regional trains your bike is taken without reservation according to the availability of bike parking spaces.

Timetable information: ÖBB

If you arrive by car and want to start in Neusiedl am See, you can park there at the main train station. Only a few hundred meters away is the entrance to the B10 Neusiedler See cycle path. However, you can also start and park in any other town around the lake - in this case it is best to contact the respective tourist office.

The Burgenland App also informs you on the go about routes, course and altitude meters.

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