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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