Roman cycle path

The Römer-Radweg (R6) is a 242 km long cycle path from Passau via Vöcklabruck and Wels to Enns . The Roman Cycle Path is not a historical route from Roman times, it rather follows the history of the Romans in the area of the German-Austrian border .

Signage and condition

The Römer cycle path leads through the slightly hilly foothills of the Alps and runs mainly on paved side roads and paved gravel paths. In total, the difference in altitude is only 440 m. The cycle path is signposted on the Bavarian side with a Roman helmet. In Upper Austria , the route is marked in white on green signs as R6 and linked to other long-distance cycle routes to form a wide-meshed network. Sections with heavy motorized traffic are marked with special signs.

Course of the route

The Roman Cycle Path initially leads from the three-river city of Passau through Germany , and then crosses the border to Austria along the Inn at Ering . Many resting places and two Kneipp spots along the route provide the necessary relaxation. The route continues through the Innviertel to Altheim and Aspach . The path continues to Frankenmarkt , from there there is the possibility of a detour on a branch route to the Attersee .

It continues from Frankenmarkt via Vöcklamarkt and Timelkam to Vöcklabruck . In Lambach the route continues to Wels . Under the name of Ovilava, this town was the central civil town in what is now Upper Austria at the time of the Romans . The Römerradweg continues along the Traun via Nettingsdorf and St. Florian (Linz-Land) to Enns . Here, too, at the site of the former Lauriacum legionary camp, the Romans have left their mark.