EV13 Stage 9: Valtice - Mannersdorf

The route leads from Valtice to the Austrian side through the Reinthal border crossing. On the way to Altlichtenwarth you can look forward to the Dreiländerblick, which offers a beautiful view of the northeastern part of Lower Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia if the weather is good. In the Altlichtenwarth the Silberberg cellar lane is worth seeing. After passing through the long village of Hausbrunn, you will reach Hohenau an der March. Here lie the floodplains of the Thaya River, one of the most interesting wetlands in Central Europe! Worth mentioning are a diversion to the confluence of the Morava and Dyje Rivers in the border triangle (A/CZ/SK) and a visit to the bird sanctuary. This area at the confluence of the Morava and Dyje Rivers is sometimes referred to as the “Moravian Amazon”. Continue eastwards along the Marchstraße to the bridge over the Morava River to Slovakia. The route leads along the road towards Moravský Svätý Ján, then continues across the field. In this part of the route, up to Malé Leváre, herons or storks often fly over cyclists’ heads. After the village of Malé Leváre, the route returns to the Morava River and follows the Rudava River. After crossing the Morava River in the village of Záhorská Ves, you will return to the Austrian side, to the little town of Angern, and from there you will soon reach Mannersdorf an der March. Mannersdorf is known for its excellent wines and idyllic wine cellars. Some 129 wine cellars are arranged in seven rows above each other. The Rochuskapelle (chapel) is worth seeing here. It was built in 1638 as a plague chapel and is one of the most important Italian Renaissance buildings in Lower Austria. You can enjoy a wonderful view of Slovakia and Austria from here.