Radeln for Family - Die Donau ist ein See

The route starts at the station in Emmersdorf. You cycle leisurely upstream along the Danube without having to overcome any climbs. Wonderful views are offered of the Melk Abbey opposite as well as the large white Danube ships. Along the way, you pass Luberegg, the longest natural sandy beach on the Danube. All water lovers and bathing enthusiasts find optimal conditions here when the weather is good. After a few kilometers, the Weitenegg ruin can be seen from afar, and you reach the Weitenegg leisure center.

The leisure center offers a nice, child- and family-friendly bathing beach! There is a buffet with toilets and changing cabins, showers, pedal boat rental, an aquajump, surfing opportunities, a playground, and a beach volleyball court.

There is also the possibility to rent a boat and admire the landscape from the water. A short piece back on the route and then you cross the Melk power plant to the other side of the Danube. From there, you cycle through the floodplain forest to Melk, which with its abbey definitely offers exciting variety. You then cycle back over the Danube bridge to Emmersdorf.

Don't forget helmet and drinks!

A1 to Melk exit, continue on B3 to Melk or B3a to Emmersdorf.

Emmersdorf is accessible by bus line WL 715 on an hourly schedule seven days a week (station Krems-Dürnstein-Weissenkirchen-Spitz-Aggsbach Markt-Emmersdorf-station Melk). The line connects Melk station (Westbahn) with the station in Krems (Franz-Josefs-Bahn).  www.vor.at  

The Wachau railway runs between Krems and Emmersdorf. www.wachaubahn.at  

On the Danube shore or at the soccer field in Emmersdorf.

There are dining options directly at the Weitenegg leisure center, Wirtshaus Gruber, and numerous gastronomy businesses in Melk.

Be sure to allow enough time for the Weitenegg leisure center! Child- and family-friendly bathing beach, buffet with toilets and changing cabins, pedal boat rental, an aquajump, surfing opportunities, and a beach volleyball court.

And if your calves still have strength, you can visit the Wachau donkey adventure in Rantenberg. The donkey driving license is a highlight for young and old! Additionally, there are donkey carriage rides and donkey hikes. Information at www.eselabenteuer.com or by phone with Anita Brunner at Tel.: +43 (0)660 39 11 465.