Description
Why heaven found a piece of earth here, how artists were inspired, and where the emperor already stayed for a summer retreat, all this is made tangible by the Monasteries Emperor Artists Route. Simply "cycle through" …. definitely not! … As varied as the abundance of excursion destinations and traces of past times with modern spirit, the routing of the approximately 60 km trekking path through the Vienna Woods is just as varied.
Numerous wine taverns, cycling partners Vienna Woods, and typical Viennese taverns provide enjoyable stops throughout!
Highlights:
Starting point of the tour
Thallern/ Gumpoldskirchen
Destination point of the tour
Thallern/ Gumpoldskirchen
Route description Monasteries Emperor Artists Route
Route description:
Loop: The Monasteries Emperor Artists Route is a loop that offers varied and sporty riding pleasure on exciting combined cycle paths and trekking trails. The 60 km long loop should only be done with an e-trekking or e-mtb bike!
We recommend starting in Gumpoldskirchen – ride to the Spa Cycle Path (EuroVelo 9) – continue south on the Spa Cycle Path to Pfaffstätten – at Pfaffstätten: turn off from EV9 immediately after the underpass of Badnerstraße (No. 212) to the intersection Hauptstraße/Rudolf-Kasper Gasse. From here follow the Vineyard Cycle Path to Pelzgasse in Baden (near Dobelhoffpark). Then enter the Helenental on the Helenental route = 1st section on Helenental Cycle Path. Note the turnoff to Augustinerhütte via the bridge over the Schwechat and continue on the Helenental route to Mayerling, then onwards to Heiligenkreuz and to Siegenfeld. In Siegenfeld briefly follow the Reisetberg route to a “Materl” – from there the Monasteries Emperor Artists Route is signed along Gaadener Straße B11. After a short ride on the federal road and a new cycle path section, you reach Hinterbrühl and Höldrichsmühle. From here continue on the Mödlingbach cycle path toward Mödling and further to Biedermannsdorf. Here the Spa Cycle Path (EuroVelo 9) crosses; ride further to the intersection Gumpoldskirchen/Vineyard Cycle Path – here continue again on the Vineyard Cycle Path section back to Gumpoldskirchen/Freigut Thallern.
Surface: Asphalt 69%, gravel 19%, forest/meadow 12%
Experience in stages:
Those who want to take it easy choose the experience on the Monasteries Emperor Artists Route adapted to their riding skills.
"Emperor" stage: Laxenburg to Baden
Character: Easy!
The route runs comfortably along the Wiener Neustädter Canal on the Spa Cycle Path (EuroVelo 9). At Pfaffstätten, leave EuroVelo 9 immediately after the underpass of Badnerstraße No. 212 and ride to the intersection Hauptstraße/ Rudolf-Kasper Gasse. From here, follow the Vineyard Cycle Path or stay in the center of the imperial city Baden, where imperial delicacies await.
Special highlight of the stage:
*Tasting with lounge character: Freigut Thallern – regional wine shop, new spirit between monastery walls
*Moonlight concerts _ Imperial City Baden
"Monasteries" stage: Baden to Heiligenkreuz
Character: Athletic!
From Baden center, follow the Vineyard Cycle Path into the romantic Helenental. Note that after the bridge towards Augustinerhütte, you are already on an MTB/ trekking route along the Monasteries Emperor Artists Route, which demands quite a bit from the cyclist until Karmel Mayerling and further to Heiligenkreuz Abbey. This stage offers not only idyllic spots along the Schwechat but also hundreds of years of stories from the two monasteries for spiritual moments.
Special highlight:
*Refreshment away from bath & pool: cooling off at idyllic places by the Schwechat in Helenental – "poetic moment"
*Heiligenkreuz Abbey: surprising: chart-topping monks
"Artists" stage: Heiligenkreuz to Laxenburg
Character: Athletic!
Well fueled with the fine monastery cream slice, you start this stage on the Monasteries Emperor Artists Route via the Helenental and Reisetberg routes to Siegenfeld and further to Gaaden, where you briefly ride on the Badenerstraße B11. Enjoying the typical Vienna Woods deciduous forest, continue to Hinterbrühl, where it becomes clear why artists like Schubert and Beethoven were inspired here in this southern-tinged, elegant, and nature-loving landscape. After a stop at Höldrichsmühle under lindens for a Schubert cake, continue on the flat Mödlingbach route to Biedermannsdorf and from there back to Laxenburg.
Special highlight:
*Destination in Laxenburg – "Feel like the emperor on summer retreat: boat ride on the pond landscape of Laxenburg Castle Park"
