42,94 km length
From the Erlauftal through the Melker Alpenvorland into the Pielachtal.
The 42-kilometer-long Melker Alpenvorland cycling route branches off from the Erlauftalradweg in Purgstall in the direction of the state capital St. Pölten. The route passes through Oberndorf an der Melk, Mank, Kilb, and Bischofstetten to Ober-Grafendorf, where the route connects to the Pielachtalradweg and continues to St. Pölten. The highlight of the Alpenvorland cycling route is the 15 km section of the Radweg Krumpe. Signposted connections or linking paths also lead to the Roman cycling route and the Melktal cycling route.
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 Pielachtalradweg)
Via B25 to Purgstall.
Via B39 & B29 to St. Margarethen an der Sierning.
ParkingPurgstall train station
With the Erlauftalbahn towards Scheibbs or Pöchlarn - stop Purgstall
With 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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