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Exploring the Danube Region
A gravel cycling route starting from Sommerein
Discover the charm of the Danube region on a gravel route
![Map miniature of "Exploring the Danube Region" cycling inspiration in Niederösterreich, Austria. Generated by Tarmacs.app cycling route planner](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/routemaps/600/austria/niederosterreich/sommerein/gravel/162371.webp)
The Exploring the Danube Region route is an adventurous gravel ride starting near Sommerein. With an ascent of 330 meters over a distance of 52 kilometers, this route takes cyclists through the beautiful Danube region. Highlights along the way include Trautmannsdorf an der Leitha, known for its historical castle, Herrnberg, a picturesque village with stunning views, Maria Ellend, offering a peaceful ambiance by the river, Aussichtsplattform, a lookout point with panoramic vistas, Schüttenberg, a charming hill with breathtaking scenery, Schloss Königshof, a grand castle showcasing impressive architecture, and Sommerein, where the route begins and ends. Cyclists are treated to a mix of historical landmarks, natural beauty, and captivating scenery.
Highlights on the route
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Mannersdorf am Leithagebirge](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/austria/niederosterreich/mannersdorf-am-leithagebirge-3.webp)
![Image of Götzendorf an der Leitha](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/austria/niederosterreich/goetzendorf-an-der-leitha-5.webp)
![Image of Hof am Leithaberge](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/austria/niederosterreich/hof-am-leithaberge-5.webp)
![Image of Breitenbrunn](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/austria/burgenland/breitenbrunn-5.webp)
![Image of Purbach am Neusiedler See](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/austria/burgenland/purbach-am-neusiedler-see-3.webp)
![Image of Reisenberg](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/austria/niederosterreich/reisenberg-5.webp)
![Image of Donnerskirchen](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/austria/burgenland/donnerskirchen-2.webp)
![Image of Bruckneudorf](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/austria/burgenland/bruckneudorf-5.webp)
![Image of Bruck an der Leitha](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/austria/niederosterreich/bruck-an-der-leitha-5.webp)