The best gravel rides around Lichtenwörth

The casemates in Wiener Neustadt are a defense structure of European significance, protected as a monument, whose origins date back to the city's founding in the late 12th century. After previous uses, including as an armory, beer depot, and event venue, the historic masonry has been extensively revitalized. Today, this architectural gem, along with the modern Neue Bastei, serves as a multifunctional center for culture, congresses, and social events.

The Dänkl Chapel in Wiener Neustadt is located on Wiener Straße. This sacred building dates back to a donation from the merchant Ferdinand Dänkl and Maria Theresia von Zollern. On the exterior facade above the entrance, there is a historical inscription and an associated memorial plaque.

The historic west wall forms part of the quadrangular city fortifications of Wiener Neustadt, founded in the late 12th century. Along this section, well-preserved historic structures such as the Rabenturm still bear witness to the complex's former defensive strength. Furthermore, various historical elements, such as old memorial stones, have been integrated into this part of the wall over time.

The Wiener Neustadt Canal, opened in 1803, was originally built as an artificial waterway for transporting wood, bricks, and coal towards Vienna. With the advent of the railway, historical shipping rapidly lost importance in the 19th century, leading to the abandonment of large parts of the once continuous network. Today, the preserved sections primarily serve as valuable industrial monuments, popular cycling paths, and cherished local recreation areas in the Lower Austrian region.

The Pionier-Steg is a historic wooden bridge that crosses the Wiener Neustädter Canal in Wiener Neustadt. Today, it primarily serves as a popular waypoint and crossing for walkers, runners, and cyclists on the surrounding routes, such as the EuroVelo 9. In its immediate vicinity, the canal, as a valuable industrial monument, bears witness to the former importance of this historic waterway for the transport of goods.

This scenically impressive bike tour starts at the junction with EuroVelo 9 in Sollenau.

Schloss Eichbüchl (Aichbüchl) was probably built in the 14th century by the Lords of Vierdung. According to other sources in Wiener Neustadt, it was supposedly only built between 1558 and 1566. It is possible that a first castle was destroyed during the First Turkish Siege in 1529 and that the current castle was rebuilt slightly off to the side.

Name Meaning: "Urban" is Latin and means "the city dweller, the educated one" Depiction: He is often depicted in papal robes with a sword, vine, or grape. Customs: The feast day of St. Urban falls during the time of the beginning of vine blossom and is therefore of importance to the winegrowers. The Church celebrates May 25th as his memorial day and it is a public holiday in all wine-growing regions. In many places, the faithful participate in solemn processions to St. Urban. An old saying states: "If Urbanus Day has much sunshine, it promises much and good wine." How much St. Urban was and is revered can still be seen today in almost all wine-growing villages, even where wine has long since ceased to be cultivated, as in our village.