Enjoy freedom, feel the wideness,
experience the motion and relaxation. This famous spa-region is embodied into a
glamorously landscape (comparable to the charm of the Tuscany). The mild Pannonian climate
causes the amply vegetation in this region. Explore the beauty of this area, by cycling
comfortable through this landscape. Green forests and meadows, gardens full of blossoms,
wide fruit plantations and vineyards, fortresses and castles. Every breath is an
experience itself - as this region is known for its outstanding air-quality. After your
bike-legs you can enjoy the wellness-facilities of famous spa-hotels, and relax the tired
limbs in the warm and healthy springwater.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Bad Waltersdorf: Individual arrival.
Day 2: Bad Waltersdorf: Round trip (approx. 26 km/16 miles)
A wide-spread aligned bike-path net is waiting for you with numerous possibilities of
round-trips in a landscape of indescribably beauty. Villages, which are decorated with
flowers and wine taverns will border your way. Soughing descents will reimburse you for
the one or more uphill climbs.
Day 3: Bad Waltersdorf - Bad Tatzmannsdorf (approx. 44 km/27 miles)
Constantly up and down you cycle through dark forests, small farmer-villages, passing
meadows, vineyards and fruit plantations.
Day 4: Day off in Bad Tatzmannsdorf,
Roundtrip (approx. 30 km/19 miles)
Excursion by bike can be done to the romantic town of "Stadtschlaining" which is
located on a rock-spur. You can visit an open-air museum in Bad Tatzmannsdorf, which shows
a traditional village from former times with its charm and countrified culture.
Day 5: Bad Tatzmannsdorf - Kukmirn (approx. 40 km/25 miles)
Gentle up and down you bike through a landscape, minted by fruit- and vineyards. You will
pass by the spa in Stegersbach (Kumpf-spa) until you reach the apple-village Kukmirn
(famous for its Schnaps distillery). Enjoy the evening in one of the wine taverns of the
region.
Day 6: Kukmirn - Bad Blumau
(approx. 30 km/19 miles)
A very diversified ride, through wooded hills and meadows, and fertile plains leads you
today to Bad Blumau. In the middle of untouched nature you will find the sensational
spa-landscape, created by the famous painter Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
Day 7: Bad Blumau
Enjoy the numerous Wellness-facilities of the spa, or explore the surrounding by bike.
Day 8: Departure
Individual departure or extension.
Trip includes:
- Choice of Cat A (exclusive spa hotels) with dinners, breakfasts and entrance to spa/hot springs included OR
- Cat B (3*, B&B's or good inns), including daily breakfast
- luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- optional rental of 7-speed or 21-speed bikes with panniers
- maps, route descriptions & tourist literature
- emergency support
- local VAT
Level: moderate to challenging. The region is rather
hilly, short uphill climbs are followed by recuperative descents. You will bike on quiet
country roads, bike paths, gravel roads and unimproved field paths.
Prices & Departures for 2005
| Available Apr 16-October 1 | 8D/7N Every Saturday |
| Per Person in Double, Cat A | $1145 |
| Per Person in Single, Cat A | $1260 |
| Per Person in Double, Cat B | $625 |
| Per Person in Single, Cat B | $745 |
| Bicycle Rental | $80 |
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PRICE REDUCTIONS FOR CHILDREN:
Up to age 14 sharing room with parents: 25%
(Subject to change)
