The best MTB trails around Markt Neuhodis

The modern summit cross stands a short distance from the highest point of the Geschriebenstein, where the popular viewing tower is enthroned instead. It is made of aluminum, firmly anchored to a rock, and can be reached relaxed during a leisurely hike through the nature park. Incidentally, the border between Austria and Hungary runs directly over this historic border point.

The Batthyány Trail is a roughly seven-kilometer-long singletrack mountain bike trail in the Günser Gebirge, characterized by its varied route. In addition to plenty of riding fun, the trail, which leads from the Geschriebenstein to the Rechnitz bathing lake, offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. Thanks to various difficulty levels, variety is guaranteed, and the great panorama almost makes you forget to concentrate on the handlebars.

In the immediate vicinity of the well-known Lockenhaus Castle in the district of Oberpullendorf, the renovated Paulusbrunnenbrücke bridge ensures an important connection. This popular crossing for hikers and cyclists has been completely renewed to optimally reconnect the path between Geschriebenstein and Burgsee. In addition, smaller wooden bridges in the municipality, such as the Auwiesenbrücke, are regularly maintained and kept in good condition with fresh planks.

The Esterházy Trail entrance in the Oberpullendorf district near Lockenhaus marks the starting point for a really cool flow trail in the middle of the Geschriebenstein Nature Park. The route winds its way through nature over eight kilometers and offers a lot of riding fun, especially in the lower part with a few cool jumps and berms. Because the upper section starts off more leisurely, both relaxed touring riders and families get their money's worth here.

The Lockenhaus Castle, built around 1200 in the beautiful Geschriebenstein Nature Park, is considered the last true knight's castle in Austria today. Formerly inhabited by powerful noble families such as the Nádasdys, the historic defensive structure now delights young and old with exciting guided tours, robber baron feasts, and a huge bat colony. After a turbulent history of decay and rescue, the imposing masonry now serves as a cool event venue, museum, and hotel.

The Uphill-Trail Nord at Geschriebenstein starts in Lockenhaus and brings mountain bikers comfortably and via an official route directly to the top to the trail starts. The route winds its way for several kilometers through nature, requiring you to overcome some altitude meters. Once at the top, the ascent serves as an ideal connection to seamlessly start the region's other descents.

At the Geschriebenstein Pass summit in the district of Oberpullendorf, the local chapel serves as a well-known and popular starting point for excursions into nature. Directly after the small house of worship, numerous hiking trails and mountain bike trails begin. In addition, the impressive state memorial of Burgenland, which architecturally also resembles a chapel, is located very close by.

The parish and pilgrimage church of St. Nicholas in Burgenland is an impressive baroque house of worship, especially valued for its artistic furnishings and spiritual significance. Visitors will find a wonderfully peaceful atmosphere here, which is great for pausing and discovering the historical details. Thanks to its central location in the town, the church is also a great starting point for exploring the surrounding region.