Traisental Valley: Bike and Wine
From Herzogenburg Abbey through one of Austria's smallest wine regions
BikeNiederösterreich- Duration
- 3.0 hours
- Languages
- German, English
North of St. Pölten lies the Traisental, a wine region full of character and free of crowds. This bike tour combines monastic culture and Grüner Veltliner.
The Traisental cycle path follows the river on mostly level ground through meadows and fields. Your first stop is the Augustinian abbey of Herzogenburg, whose baroque buildings were created with the involvement of Jakob Prandtauer and Joseph Munggenast. Your guide explains how the abbeys shaped winemaking in the region for centuries.
Then you ride on to the wine villages on the edge of the valley. On lean limestone soils grow mainly Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, with their own origin designation, Traisental DAC. Your guide shows you cellar lanes and explains the difference between a Heuriger and a regular inn.
Bikes or e-bikes can be rented or arranged for you on request. A tasting at a winery can gladly be included. The tour is private and priced per group.
Highlights
- Traisental cycle path through meadows and fields
- Herzogenburg Abbey
- Grüner Veltliner and Riesling from the Traisental
- Cellar lanes and Heuriger culture
- Optional: winery tasting
The route
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1St. Pölten
Start on the Traisen near the old town.
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2Traisental cycle path
A level route along the river.
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3Herzogenburg Abbey
Baroque abbey with a long wine tradition.
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4Wine villages
Cellar lanes and vineyards on the valley's edge.
Who this tour is for
For active guests, wine lovers and travellers who like to go off the beaten track.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included in the price?
No. Admission to Herzogenburg Abbey and wine tastings are not included.
Are bikes included?
No. Bikes or e-bikes can be rented or arranged for you on request.
