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Danube Cycle Path from Passau to Bratislava

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FAMILY EXPERIENCES<br />

IN LOWER AUSTRIA<br />

Biking for Kids – Spitz (22 km)<br />

Start at the roll ferry pier in Spitz and cycle comfortably<br />

along the <strong>Danube</strong> cycle <strong>Path</strong>, on the left<br />

bank <strong>to</strong>wards Weißenkirchen. In Weißenkirchen,<br />

visi<strong>to</strong>rs can swim in the outdoor swimming-area<br />

next <strong>to</strong> the boat station. Continue <strong>to</strong> Dürnstein,<br />

where cyclists cross the <strong>Danube</strong> via the mo<strong>to</strong>r<br />

ferry. The ferry will dock right next <strong>to</strong> a fine sandy<br />

beach in Rossatz. On the <strong>Danube</strong> <strong>Cycle</strong> <strong>Path</strong>,<br />

head upstream <strong>to</strong> Mitterarnsdorf, where one can<br />

take a taxi <strong>to</strong> the other bank of the <strong>Danube</strong>.<br />

Tip: Outdoor bathing places in Weißenkirchen and<br />

Rossatz<br />

Biking for Kids – Emmersdorf (8 km)<br />

The <strong>to</strong>ur starts at the <strong>to</strong>urist information point at<br />

the roundabout in Emmersdorf. <strong>Cycle</strong> upstream<br />

along the <strong>Danube</strong> and enjoy beautiful views of the<br />

Melk Abbey as well, as the large white <strong>Danube</strong><br />

ships. Along the way, pass Luberegg, the longest<br />

natural sandy beach along the <strong>Danube</strong>. Ideal<br />

for children as there is almost no current. A little<br />

further along the path is the leisure center Weiten-<br />

egg, with a family-friendly beach offering pedal<br />

boats, surfing opportunities and much more.<br />

Along the same way, the route returns <strong>to</strong> the<br />

starting point of the <strong>to</strong>ur.<br />

Tip: Pedal boat ride in the leisure center Weitenegg<br />

Adventure <strong>to</strong>ur through the Garden-city<br />

of Tulln (15 km)<br />

All in all, 6 exciting and child-friendly stations lead<br />

through Tulln. Just follow the signs »Radeln für<br />

Kids«, entry is possible at all stations of the route.<br />

In the GARTEN TULLN (Garden Tulln), children<br />

can let off steam at the largest natural playground<br />

in Lower Austria and climb the tree<strong>to</strong>p trails. The<br />

Aubad-bath and the recreation park are a paradise<br />

for those keen for water slides, a floating oc<strong>to</strong>pus,<br />

a sandy beach and adventure streams.<br />

Tip: Play in the largest natural playground in Lower<br />

Austria in the GARTEN TULLN (Garden Tulln)<br />

Children cycle route – Bike experience »Au« –<br />

With Betty Bernstein through the Au-region<br />

<strong>from</strong> S<strong>to</strong>ckerau & Wördern (19 km<br />

From the S<strong>to</strong>ckerau station, cycle on three different<br />

routes through the <strong>Danube</strong> floodplains in the direction<br />

of Altenberg and the Greifenstein power station,<br />

where one learns interesting facts about the <strong>Danube</strong><br />

FAMILY EXPERIENCES<br />

ALONG THE DANUBE CYCLE PATH<br />

and the Au-flood plains. Entry points are possible at<br />

the stations S<strong>to</strong>ckerau and Greifenstein; the routes<br />

are signposted.<br />

Tip: Discover interesting facts at each adventure<br />

stage<br />

Petronell – <strong>Bratislava</strong> (26 km)<br />

Start the <strong>to</strong>ur in Petronell with the inviting Roman<br />

city of Carnuntum. At its original location, the<br />

essential architectural types of a Roman quarter<br />

were reconstructed including its his<strong>to</strong>rical context:<br />

a <strong>to</strong>wn house, a splendid city villa and a public spa<br />

complex. Back along the bike path, follow the main<br />

road in an easterly direction until you arrive in Bad<br />

Deutsch-Altenburg. Continue then <strong>to</strong>wards Hainburg<br />

and <strong>Bratislava</strong>. In the Slovak capital, visi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

can, for example, explore the Devin Castle or stroll<br />

through the old <strong>to</strong>wn.<br />

Tip: Experience the Roman era up close in the<br />

Roman city of Carnuntum<br />

Further information on the<br />

<strong>to</strong>urs can be found with this<br />

QR code or at www.donau.com/<br />

karten-<strong>to</strong>uren-finden<br />

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