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Austria
Lower Austria
Weinviertel
Hollabrunn
Retz

Retz Main Square – View of Hardegg Castle loop from Retz

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Bike touring routes & trails
Austria
Lower Austria
Weinviertel
Hollabrunn
Retz

Retz Main Square – View of Hardegg Castle loop from Retz

Hard

4.7

(27)

115

riders

Retz Main Square – View of Hardegg Castle loop from Retz

04:00

58.9km

800m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nationalpark Thayatal

Národní park Podyjí

Landschaftsschutzgebiet Retzer Hügelland

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

818 m

Retz Town Hall Tower and Main Square

Highlight • Historical Site

Definitely on the tower (€ 1.- in the turnstile interject), the view of the old town of Retz is stunning!

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2

881 m

Retz Main Square

Highlight • Historical Site

In the historic wine town of Retz, the underground labyrinth, which is the largest historic wine cellar in Austria, and the Retz windmill are waiting to be discovered by you.

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3

1.85 km

View of Retz Windmill

Highlight • Monument

I was amazed at that. There is actually a windmill on the hills in front of Retz. The story behind it: The windmill was built in the 18th century and …

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4

2.28 km

From this hill you have a wonderful view of the wine town of Retz. You should also make a detour to the Retz windmill while you are here. Especially in …

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9.07 km

Fiedlerteich

Lake

6

19.1 km

View of Hardegg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the castle, which is located in the smallest town in Austria (<100 inhabitants).

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7

19.8 km

Don't forget your passport when hiking to the Czech Republic! A place steeped in history that brings back memories of terrible personal fates! We met a man whose family was …

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8

19.8 km

The Thayabrücke Hardegg-Čížov is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge. The Iron Curtain used to run here.

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9

45.1 km

This part of the route is a bit more demanding. Due to the sandy, rocky ground, a mountain bike would be recommended. Otherwise you can enjoy a great panoramic view over the old town of Znojmo.

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58.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

17.0 km

7.95 km

4.28 km

1.27 km

Surfaces

51.5 km

5.35 km

1.61 km

279 m

209 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Sunday 7 June

27°C

11°C

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