Kamp Valley Cycle Path

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 118,45 km
Duration: 10:10 h
Ascent: 1240 m elevation gain
Descent: 904 m elevation gain

Scandinavian flair in the middle, Mediterranean in the lower course of the Kamp: Scenic diversity and cultural venues make this cycling route a special experience.

Starting point of the tour: Altenwörth
Tour destination: Zwettl

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 118,45 km
Duration: 10:10 h
Ascent: 1240 m elevation gain
Descent: 904 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
4/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
6/6

Lowest point180 m
Highest point603 m

Stage tour
With refreshment stops

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Description

The cycling trip starts in Altenwörth in the Danube valley through the different landscapes of the Kamp valley. In Langenlois, you enter Austria's largest wine town. And not only that: here, wine becomes an experience, gardens a spectacle, and modern architecture a delight. Along the Kamp, the cycle path continues around Rosenburg Castle, which majestically overlooks the Kamp valley and is one of Lower Austria's most beautiful excursion destinations. The Dobra and Ottenstein reservoirs enchant with northern atmosphere and recall the fjords of Norway. The route continues to Zwettl Abbey, the third oldest Cistercian monastery in the world. For over 875 years, monks here have lived according to the rules of Saint Benedict. At the destination Zwettl, surrounded by 917 meters of historic walls, you enjoy the result of 300 years of brewing expertise. The Kamp river landscape is a constant companion along the entire route.

Between Gars am Kamp and Rosenburg there are closures due to hazards - follow the local detour!

Equipment We recommend: helmet, suitable clothing and footwear, rain and sun protection, first aid kit (blister plasters), sufficient provisions (snacks, muesli bars, fruit, water).
Route description The starting point for this landscape-rich cycling route is the town of Altenwörth. Over a distance of 118 cycling kilometers, the route passes through a total of 35 towns in the Kamp valley. Flat alluvial land in the Danube floodplains is replaced by vineyard-covered slopes of the Wagram. The southern flair in the renowned wine town of Langenlois invites you to relax with pleasure. At the spectacular Dobra and Ottenstein reservoirs, you feel reminded of the fjords of Norway. The Zwettl Abbey, built in a meander of the Kamp, has existed since 1138. In the monastery and the Baroque abbey church, you get a deep look into the history of Christianity. Surrounded by historic city walls, the brewing town of Zwettl marks the end of the cycle route.WARNING: There are bumps in the asphalt area near Buchberg. Between Gars am Kamp and Rosenburg, closures occur due to hazards - follow the local detour!
Getting there Altenwörth Vienna - Stockerau - S5 - Königsbrunn am Wagram exit - Winkel - AltenwörthLinz - A1 - St. Pölten - S33 Traismauer - S5 Grafenwörth - Fels am Wagram exit - Altenwörth ZwettlVienna - Stockerau - Krems - ZwettlLinz - Freistadt - Groß Gerungs - Zwettl
Editor’s tip Nostalgic bathing vibes can be found at the Plank am Kamp lido.

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Current weather in Altenwörth

6° to 7°

Today, 11.02.2026

Light rain

Wind speed1,3 km/h

4° to 8°

Tomorrow, 12.02.2026

Light rain

Wind speed1,6 km/h

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