42,94 km length
From the Erlauftal through the Melker Alpine foothills into the Pielach valley.
The 42-kilometer-long Melker Alpine Foothills cycle route branches off from the Erlauftal cycle path in Purgstall towards the state capital St. Pölten. The route runs through Oberndorf an der Melk, Mank, Kilb and Bischofstetten to Ober-Grafendorf, where the route joins the Pielachtal cycle path and continues to St. Pölten. The highlight of the Alpine foothills cycle route is the 15 km section of the Radweg Krumpe. Signposted connections or linking paths also lead to the Roman cycle path and the Melk Valley cycle path.
Starting point of the tourPurgstall on the Erlauf
Destination point of the tourOber-Grafendorf
Purgstall - Oberndorf an der Melk - Mank - Kilb - Bischofstetten - Ober-Grafendorf (connection to Pielachtal cycle path)
Via B25 to Purgstall.
Via B39 & B29 to St. Margarethen an der Sierning.
ParkingPurgstall station
By the Erlauftal railway towards Scheibbs or Pöchlarn - stop Purgstall
By bus 680 towards Scheibbs or St. Pölten - stop St. Margarethen an der Sierning
Trekking bikes, city bikes or mountain bikes
Helmet mandatory in Austria for children up to 12 years old.
Map recommendationsFree cycling map: alpenvorlandRADELN
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