Lobau Bike Tour: Danube Floodplains National Park in Vienna
Cycle through floodplain forest, backwaters and Napoleonic history
BikeWienPhoto: Hubertl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Duration
- 3.0 hours
- Languages
- German, English
This private bike tour into Vienna's Lobau takes you into the Danube Floodplains National Park, one of the last large river wetlands in Central Europe. You ride through floodplain forest and along quiet backwaters, all inside the city.
The Lobau in the 22nd district is Vienna's part of the Donau-Auen National Park, founded in 1996. Dense floodplain forest, meadows, reeds and still side arms alternate here. Beavers, kingfishers, herons and many kinds of dragonflies live in this habitat.
The Lobau is also a place of history. In 1809 Napoleon used the island as a base for his troops before the battles of Aspern and Wagram. Memorial stones still recall those days.
Your guide leads you on quiet, mostly flat paths through the reserve, explains how floods shape the forest and shows you swimming spots like the Dechantlacke. Bikes, including e-bikes, can be rented or arranged on request.
Highlights
- Vienna's part of the Donau-Auen National Park
- Floodplain forest, backwaters and reeds
- Beavers, kingfishers and herons
- Napoleon's camp of 1809
- Flat, quiet bike paths
The route
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1Danube Island
Start with views of the river and city.
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2Riverside paths
From city to wetland.
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3Lobau
Ride through dense floodplain forest.
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4Dechantlacke
A still lake and swimming spot.
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5Napoleon stone
Traces of the battles of 1809.
Who this tour is for
For nature lovers and families with kids who can ride, keen to see Vienna's wild side.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No, entrance fees are never included in the tour price. When you book, we are happy to tell you which admissions apply to your group.
How is the price calculated?
This is a private tour for your group only. The price is per group, not per person, which makes it great value for families and friends traveling together.
What is the best season?
Spring and early summer are ideal, when the forest is green and the birds are singing. In midsummer we recommend insect repellent and a morning start.
