Details for: stp Route #9 Challenge Triathlon St. Pölten
Brief description
The most beautiful cycling route in the region
Description
The 94-kilometre route with an elevation gain of 910 meters leads through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Lower Austria and has been awarded the title of most beautiful cycling route by triathlon participants several times. Starting in St. Pölten, the route leads past Lake Ratzersdorf towards the Traisental region. The first climb awaits in Krustetten with a wonderful view of Göttweig Abbey. From here, the picturesque Wachau, a UNESCO World Hertige site, opens up with its impressive vineyards and historic towns such as Rossatzbach, Spitz and Weißenkirchen. In the final third, the Dunkelsteinerwald forest awaits the Gansbacher with its challenging, shady yet sweat-inducing climb. The route deviates from the original triathlon route at the start, as the closed-off S33 highway cannot be used - but it still offers an incomparable cycling experience full of sporting challenges and scenic highlights.
Starting point of the tour
Government district St. Pölten / Landhausschiff - cycle path
Destination point of the tour
Government district St. Pölten / Landhausschiff - cycle path
Route description stp Route #9 Challenge Triathlon St. Pölten
Landhaus St. Pölten – along the cycle path to Lake Ratzersdorf – NV Arena – Pottenbrunn - Wasserburg – Ossarn – St. Andrä an der Traisen – Einöd – Wagram ob der Traisen – Hollenburg – Krustetten – Furth/Palt – Mautern – Rossatzbach – Wachau – Aggsbach-Dorf – Gansbach – Weyersdorf – Obritzberg – Großrust - Weitern – St. Pölten
Directions
Access by car via the A1 and S33, motorway exit St. Pölten-North or St. Pölten East.
Parking
In the government district area, there are paid underground parking spaces available (partially free of charge in the evenings and on weekends)
St. Pölten is ideally accessible by ÖBB and Westbahn trains. The St. Pölten main station is only a few minutes by bike from the start and end point.
Author's tip
The Heurigen taverns in the Traisental wine region and in the Wachau are ideal for a small refreshment along the route.
