The best MTB trails in the Burgenland

In the immediate vicinity of the well-known Lockenhaus Castle in the district of Oberpullendorf, the renovated Paulusbrunnenbrücke bridge ensures an important connection. This popular crossing for hikers and cyclists has been completely renewed to optimally reconnect the path between Geschriebenstein and Burgsee. In addition, smaller wooden bridges in the municipality, such as the Auwiesenbrücke, are regularly maintained and kept in good condition with fresh planks.

The Margarethenwarte near Lockenhaus is a 31-meter-high wooden observation tower located in the heart of the Geschriebenstein Nature Park. Once at the top, a brilliant panoramic view awaits you, stretching from the Bucklige Welt across the Schneeberg to Lake Neusiedl in good weather. The structure is a great destination for a relaxing hike and can be easily incorporated into an excursion through the region's forests.

The Esterházy Trail entrance in the Oberpullendorf district near Lockenhaus marks the starting point for a really cool flow trail in the middle of the Geschriebenstein Nature Park. The route winds its way through nature over eight kilometers and offers a lot of riding fun, especially in the lower part with a few cool jumps and berms. Because the upper section starts off more leisurely, both relaxed touring riders and families get their money's worth here.

At the Geschriebenstein Pass summit in the district of Oberpullendorf, the local chapel serves as a well-known and popular starting point for excursions into nature. Directly after the small house of worship, numerous hiking trails and mountain bike trails begin. In addition, the impressive state memorial of Burgenland, which architecturally also resembles a chapel, is located very close by.

The Podersdorf am See lighthouse was built in 1998 as part of the redesign of the lido and, with its characteristic red-and-white paint, is one of the southernmost inland lighthouses in the German-speaking world. In addition to its function as an optical orientation aid and light storm warning system for water sports enthusiasts, the approximately 12-meter-high metal tower serves as a striking landmark. Today, it is a well-known landmark of Burgenland as well as a popular excursion destination and photo motif on the eastern shore of Lake Neusiedl.

The viewing tower in Hölle is located directly on the Neusiedler See cycle path B10 in the eponymous national park area between Podersdorf and Illmitz. The approximately 16-meter-high wooden tower offers an impressive panoramic view of Lake Neusiedl, the surrounding reed belts, and the salty Stinkerseen lakes, despite its low height. It primarily serves cyclists and hikers as a perfect stopover for bird and nature observation in the protected steppe area.

The Zicksee near St. Andrä am Zicksee is a typical, extremely shallow salt lake in the Seewinkel region, which depends significantly on precipitation and groundwater levels. Due to persistent droughts, the lake almost completely dried up in the summer of 2022, after which the fish population had to be caught. In the meantime, the water level has recovered due to abundant rainfall, which means the Zicksee continues to be an important biotope for rare steppe birds and a popular excursion destination in the region.

The cycle ferry between Illmitz and Mörbisch is the most important and most used boat connection on Lake Neusiedl. It connects the east bank (Seewinkel) directly with the west bank. Travel time: The crossing takes about 20 to 25 minutes. Bicycle transport: Bicycles, e-bikes, and bicycle trailers are easily transported by all operators.