The best running trails in Devínske Alúvium Moravy

The magnificent Baroque building can be seen from afar. The gardens are a feast for the eyes and invite you to linger after or during a visit to the rooms.

The today Austrian section (at that time the entire route was in the territory of the Dual Monarchy) from Vienna to Marchegg was built by the k.k. priv. Austro-Hungarian State Railway Company and opened in 1870.

A quite modernized railway bridge, next to the current course there are concrete posts that were presumably used for an earlier course.

The confluence of the Morava and Danube rivers near Devín is a scenically and historically significant place that is easily accessible by bike. From the Austrian side, the popular Danube Cycle Route (EuroVelo 6) leads from Hainburg upstream to the border and on to Bratislava. Shortly before the town, a cycle path branches off to the ruins of Devín Castle, which towers high above the striking confluence. Where the dark Morava flows into the broad Danube, a particularly impressive view opens up – of the rivers, the Austrian bank opposite, and the impressive rocky backdrop of the castle. The site once marked a heavily guarded border point on the Iron Curtain. Today, a memorial and information boards commemorate this era – and the route is a peaceful, free crossing between states. The cycling detour is worthwhile for both nature and history buffs.

Memorial to the Victims of the Iron Curtain. It is a rust-colored iron sculpture deliberately reminiscent of a broken border element – raw, angular, open. Engraved are the names and dates of those who died trying to escape from Czechoslovakia to the West. The memorial stands on the banks of the Morava River, where the heavily guarded border with the neutral zone of Austria once ran. Today, it is part of a small memorial area overlooking the Danube, Devín Castle, and the open borderland. It is a quiet place of remembrance that, with its minimalist design and raw materials, makes the pain of separation visible – while simultaneously honoring the hope for freedom.

The U Rytiera restaurant is located directly at the foot of Devín Castle near Bratislava and is ideal for a rest stop while cycling – especially for cyclists on the Danube Cycle Path or on a tour along the Morava River. This simple, rustic restaurant offers typical home-style dishes such as soups, delicious pizza, and Slovak classics at reasonable prices. In summer, the large terrace with views of the surrounding countryside is a great place to linger. For cyclists, the restaurant is a practical, convenient stopover – especially after visiting the castle or on the way back to Bratislava.

Here, the (darker) Morava River flows into the Danube. A lovely place to take a breather.

Closed since April 5th due to foot-and-mouth disease. (Why the bridge has to be barricaded because of this is something someone else will have to answer...)