Cycle route Bratislava - Hainburg - through the beauty of the Austrian borderland
Even though Hainburg is a small town on the Austrian border, it offers plenty of interesting sights and beauties. From Bratislava to Hainburg, there is a pleasant flat cycling path suitable for all types of bicycles and families with children.
Basic information about the cycling route from Bratislava to Hainburg:
- Route length: 17 km (one way)
- Difficulty: Easy, suitable for families with children. About 1 km runs along the roadside, but it is usually not very busy.
- Surface: Asphalt, concrete panels
From the Velocity store, head through Mlynská dolina to the Lafranconi Bridge. Cross the Lafranconi Bridge via the cycling path to the other bank of the Danube. After descending from the bridge, turn left onto the dam, which will take you to the Berg border crossing and further to the first Austrian village, Wolfsthal. Continue on the cycling path up to the gas station at the start of Wolfsthal. Then pass by gardens for about 500 meters, where the cycling path ends and you need to join the main road. Continue on this road for about 1 km until you reach a small square in the middle of the village. Here, you can turn off the main road onto a less frequented path, suitable for cyclists and tractors.
From the square in Wolfsthal, turn right, where a short section of cobblestone follows, then the road sharply turns left. Continue following the asphalt and ignore the turn-offs onto the dirt roads.
Keep following the asphalt road and take a left turn as indicated by the sign. Eventually, the path reconnects with the main road and runs parallel to it and the railway until you reach Hainburg itself.
Hainburg is a picturesque town offering many attractions: Hainburg Castle, the historical center, the monument in front of the castle, the parish church of St. James, Hainburg Museum, or the summer swimming pool. In the historic center, you will find many restaurants and cafes, making it an ideal place to spend an afternoon.
Cycling to Braunsberg
If you want a challenge, are on an e-bike, or simply enjoy hills, set out from Hainburg on the cycling route to Braunsberg Hill. The steep climb to the top of Braunsberg Hill starts at a turn-off near the railway station. The first section passes by the swimming pool, then continues on a flat stretch, and ends again with steep curves upwards. You will reach the top through several curves, which you will especially enjoy on the way back.
The climb can be quite steep and challenging in some places, but don’t worry. The hill isn’t very long, and as you gradually ascend above the forest, beautiful views of the countryside begin to open up. At the top of Braunsberg, you will enjoy stunning panoramas, including views of Bratislava and the town of Hainburg below. On the Slovak side, Devínska Kobyla and Devínska Nová Ves dominate the view. If the weather is favorable, you may even see the Alps and Vienna.
You can return via the same route or take a longer variant by continuing over the Andreas Maurer Bridge to the other side of the Danube towards Schlosshof and then across the Freedom Cycle Bridge to Devín and back to Bratislava. You can enjoy this route on one of our bicycles available in Velocity rental.