Details for: Imperial Family Route
Brief description
Enjoy nature and culture by bike: Schloss Eckartsau, Schloss Orth, and the fascinating landscape of the Donau-Auen National Park await you along this 16 km long route.
Description
The family-friendly route starts at Schloss Eckartsau and leads through the floodplain in a southern direction to the Danube Cycle Path (EV6). You cycle about 6 km westward to the turnoff to Orth/Donau. From there, turn right to Orth, passing the castle and the National Park Center and then return over lightly trafficked agricultural roads to Eckartsau. The castles Eckartsau and Orth are highly recommended as sightseeing tips.
Starting point of the tour
Schloss Orth/Donau
Destination point of the tour
Schloss Orth/Donau
Route description Imperial Family Route
Starting from Schloss Eckartsau, the route leads westwards along the Danube Cycle Path (Euro Velo 6) through the Donau-Auen National Park to Schloss Orth. On an area of 9,600 ha, the last large river floodplain landscape of Central Europe stretches here – an impressive natural area and the perfect backdrop for this leisurely family route. From Schloss Orth, you return to the starting point via field paths. At both castles, nature-oriented playgrounds invite you to linger and explore.
Directions
Coming from Vienna Donaustadt on the B3 to Orth/Donau
Parking
In Orth/Donau near the castle there is a large parking lot
Author's tip
Visit the castles Eckartsau and Orth/Donau, as well as the Donau-Auen National Park.
Along the Schlösserreich bike routes, artistically designed rest stops invite you to pause, discover, and solve puzzles. They offer exciting insights into history, routes, and excursion tips – bringing a piece of castle culture into the great outdoors. One of these rest stops is located directly on this route, right on the bike path between the Danube Cycle Path and Schloss Orth – including puzzle fun for young and old!
