The Budapest-Vienna route leads from Budapest largely to the Danube along larger cities like Visegrád, Esztergom, Komárom, Gyor, Bratislava and then on the Danube cycle path direction Hainburg a. d. D. until after Vienna.
Route profile
- Length: 324 km
- Signposting: available (smaller signposts), but it is better to carry a cycling map with you
- Slopes: There are no bigger gradients
- Path condition: good (mostly asphalt), also dirt roads
- Traffic load: Partly the route leads on first-order trunk roads, cyclists should be careful here, the roads are more frequently used by automobiles. Second-order highways are also used, the way here is quieter and less busy.
- Family suitability: participation is not necessarily recommended for small children because of the highways and the possible heat in summer.
background
preparation
- You should bring some level of fitness and experience with the bike on various routes.
Suitable bike
- Racing bicycles are less advantageous, and sometimes unpaved dirt roads are used. Comfortable touring mountain bikes can be more pleasant.
getting there
By train
Long-distance trains from Germany and Austria go directly to Budapest.
By bicycle
In order to get around well by bike from the train station in Budapest, you should have a cycling map with you, which also includes a passage through the capital.
Route description with sights
Stage 1: Budapest - Szentendre approx. 13 km
Of Budapest is the way north up Szentendre Accessible on field and paved bike paths. Those who would like to experience the city of Szentendre and intend to take advantage of the offers will find a wide range of sights here. In the event of a bicycle breakdown, there is the possibility of professional bicycle repairs in the city. Hotels, motels and guest houses, but also a campsite, located directly on the Danube, are available. who in Szentendre stayed overnight, parked your bike safely and would like to swim, the modern swimming pool should not be missed.
Stage 2: Szentendre - Tahitótfalu - Dunabogdány - Visegrád approx. 25 km
The second stage from Szentendre leads further north towards the villages of Tahitótfalu and near Dunabogdány, followed by the town of Visegrád. The route is not difficult to drive on, it consists partly of paved cycle paths and second-order trunk roads. The accommodation options are given in the neighboring villages, offers extensive accommodation Visegrád at. An alternative route can also be used from Szentendre. The city of Visegrád can be reached more directly on a signposted bike-friendly route. In this way the path is approx. 23 km long, younger cyclists can ride safely here.
Stage 3: Visegrád - Pilismarót - Esztergom approx. 25 km
The path leads via Pilismarót to Csenke on a first-order highway. From Csenke continue on a paved bike path, the route is along the Danube to Esztergom. There are plenty of sights to see in the city, and accommodations are also available.
Stage 4: Esztergom - Tát - Lábatlan - Almásfüzitő - Komárom approx. 53 km
This time the route to Komárom is about 53 km long. Starting in Esztergom, the route continues west towards the municipality of Tát, a 2nd order trunk road is used. As far as Lábatlan (in German: Labeland) the trunk road can still be used or a paved bike path is taken parallel to it. From the town of Lábatlan, the 2nd order trunk road is to be taken to Almásfüzitő, from here the route to Komárom can be used on a paved cycle path.
Stage 5: Komárom - Ács - Nagyszentjános - Bana - Győr approx. 50 km
After a relaxing stay in Komárom, the way is clear for the next stage. This time, the bikes will be used for a longer period of time, so the bikes should be checked for their driving ability. Directions:
- from Komárom: take the asphalt bike path west to Koppánymonostor.
- continue towards Kisherkály.
- from here to the city of Ács.
- Take the cycle path on the connecting road west to Ernőmajor.
- continue to Nagyszentjános.
- Turn left here towards the south and drive to Bana.
- On the same connecting road, turn west to the right in the direction of the city of Bőny and cycle to Győr.
- Alternative route, from Ács towards Bábolna, from here then westwards towards Bana and Gyor.
Stage 6: Győr - Nagybajcs - Ásványráró - Lipót - Kisbodak - Dunakiliti approx. 53 km
From Győr it goes north on a connecting road with a cycle path in the direction of the municipalities of Kisbajcs and on to Nagybajcs. From here the cycle path then leads northwest to Dunasziget. The route that should be taken is a dirt road on the dike and also offers a lot to see for cyclists, because a tributary of the Danube flows here for several kilometers next to the bike route. The landscape in this area is remarkable. While driving to the city of Dunasziget, the cycle path first leads past Ásványráró via Lipót and Kisbodak. From Dunasziget the cycle path then continues on a connecting road to Dunakiliti.
Stage 7: Dunakiliti - Rajka - Rusovce - Bratislava - Hainburg an der Donau approx. 51 km
The cycle path to Rajka can be used on the connecting road. If you turn right, you have to take an approximately 5 km long through road north to Dunacsún. From here the dirt road on the dike is passable, after the municipality of Rusovce you can reach Bratislava in no time. The path in the field changes to a paved bike path and leads to Hainburg on the Danube.
Stage 8: Hainburg a. d. D. - Stopfenreuth - Orth an der Donau - Vienna approx. 45 km
The last stage of the tour is the easiest to drive, the path is paved and leads to Vienna. From Hainburg a. d. D. is first to drive over the nearby Danube bridge, past Stopfenreuth further west towards Orth an der Donau and then to Vienna. In Vienna he can Donauauen National Park can be visited. Finally, it should be noted that the length of the route between the two capitals Budapest and Vienna can be calculated less precisely because of possible alternative routes or detours.
