2023-10-21 07:00:00
Learn history on the Iron Curtain Trail
The border between Burgenland and Hungary is not only ideal for restaurant visits and cultural excursions, but also plays a significant role in history. The place where we can stroll through today without a care in the world was where the “Iron Curtain” was less than 35 years ago. Instead of watchtowers and the fence, a memorial now reminds us of the dark past.
To take a closer look at this, we recommend the Iron Curtain Trail cycle path. The best starting point for the bike tour is picturesque Rust. From here you drive via Mörbisch to the Hungarian old town of Sopron. Most of the time you can enjoy the view of Lake Neusiedl. On the way you will also pass a memorial that commemorates a brief gap in the border. At that time, Hungary and Austria agreed to open the fence for a few hours and thus enable unhindered escape. So if you want to immerse yourself in the historical past of the border region, you should remember this bike tour. If the route is a bit too long for you, just turn around at Fertőrákos.
The most important information:
- Starting and ending point: Rust
- Round via Fertőrákos: 1h-1.5 hours
- Round regarding Sopron: 2.5 hours
- Take your passport or ID card with you as a precaution
>> Read more: Beautiful cycle paths in Burgenland
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