Hardegg Castle – Geras Abbey loop from Sigmundsherberg

Hardegg Castle – Geras Abbey loop from Sigmundsherberg

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Hardegg Castle – Geras Abbey loop from Sigmundsherberg

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90.8km

1,100m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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23.1 km

Schloss Niederfladnitz

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Stands in the middle of the village on a busy intersection.

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23.6 km

Fiedlerteich

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29.4 km

Hardegg is worth a trip - the smallest town in Austria is thanks to the idyllic location on the Thaya (and thus directly on the border with the Czech Republic), the picturesque castle (1145 oldest known documentary mention, the oldest parts come from the early 12th century). Century, developed and expanded until the 17th century, then destroyed and decayed, partially rebuilt around 1900) and the surrounding forest (including the national park) are well worth seeing and offer numerous hiking, MTB and e-bike opportunities also worth seeing sections for racing bike tours. All this can also be done very well across borders here.
The descent described here begins immediately after the National Park House Thayatal (there is also parking for activities and refreshments available) and leads through the forest down to the town. You should be careful with the two curves (the first comes soon after the NP house), especially with the second, as this leads to the right at a fairly acute angle after a gradient of approx. 8%. After this hairpin bend there is a wonderful view of Hardegg Castle (see photo taken from this location). If you continue in Hardegg in the direction of Felling, there is a third hairpin bend. Otherwise you can also cross the intersection and then turn left through the city (or right via the pedestrian and cycle path) to the Thaya and thus to the border crossing at the bridge. As a climb, this section is also very interesting and especially pleasant in summer because you drive through a largely shady section of forest.

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31.8 km

Hardegg Castle

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The town of Hardegg itself - without the incorporated towns - only had 87 inhabitants as of December 31, 2015, making it the smallest town in Austria.
Hardegg Castle first mentioned in a document in 1145, in the 18th century. dilapidated after fire, rebuilt in the 1870s, with museum for Emperor Maximilian of Mexico (brother of Emperor Franz Joseph I.)

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37.6 km

Mother-of-pearl Manufactory

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The Felling mother-of-pearl factory is the only one that still exists in Austria. Guided tours are offered for €8.50, which last about an hour and are very entertaining and informative. There is a shop and a small café.

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40.5 km

Riegersburg Baroque Palace

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Beautiful castle right on the border with the Czech Republic.

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55.0 km

Historic Town Walls of Drosendorf

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City walled city high up, surrounded by the Thaya on three sides.

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55.2 km

Drosendorf Town Hall and Historic Center

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We enjoyed the beautiful atmosphere on the square, the listed town hall is a special feast for the eyes. It can be enjoyed from the adjacent coffee house or from the shady spots under the large trees.

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