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Amazon of Europe Bike Trail Amazon of Europe Bike Trail Cycling Guide Amazon of Europe Bike Trail Discover Amazon of Europe by cycling along the Mura, Drava and Danube rivers Project is co-financed by the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs. The views expressed in this publication are the sole responsibility of WWF Adria and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs. Amazon of Europe Bike Trail Project co-funded by European Union funds (ERDF, IPA). 1 Amazon of Europe Bike Trail crossing future UNESCO 5-country Biosphere Reserve Austria Mura-Drava-Danube* Bad Radkersburg N1 Murska Sobota N2 N3 S1 Velika Polana Maribor Mura Mura Slovenia S2 Murakeresztúr Ormož Čakovec N5 S3 N4 Ptuj S4 Hungary Baja Drava Varaždin S6 S5 Koprivnica N6 Pécs North Route Mohács S7 S16 Barcs Serbia S8 N8 N7 N11 Sombor Donji Miholjac Virovitica S15 Croatia S9 N9 N10 S10 Apatin Drava S14 South Route S11 Zonation S12 5 Osijek S13 Zonation Core Zone Core Zone Bu er Zone Legend Vukovar Buffer Zone Legend Transition Zone N1 Stage number Danube Transition Zone N1 Stage number Di erent valid zonation exist Bike trail stages Different valid zonation exist Bike trail stages 0 20 40 60 80 100 *nominated to UNESCO by Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary and Serbia in September 2019 Km *nominated to UNESCO by Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary and Serbia in September 2019 © Iskriva 0 20 40 60 80 100 Km Copyrights: WWF Austria, created by Fluvius and adapted by Iskriva Copyrights: Iskriva, WWF Contents Introduction 5 S1 Mureck (AT) – Banovci (SI) 36 Facts and figures 6 S2 Banovci (SI) – Mursko Središće (HR) 38 Cycling tips and recommendations 8 S3 Mursko Središće (HR) – Donji Vidovec (HR) 40 Follow the Amazon of Europe Bike Trail 10 S4 Donji Vidovec (HR) – Varaždin (HR) 42 S5 Varaždin (HR) – Prelog (HR) 44 SOUTH ROUTE N1 Mureck (AT) – Murska Sobota (SI) 12 S6 Prelog (HR) – Koprivnica (HR) 46 N2 Murska Sobota (SI) – Lendava (SI) 14 S7 Koprivnica (HR) – Đurđevac (HR) 48 N3 Lendava (SI) – Letenye (HU) 16 S8 Đurđevac (HR) – Pitomača (HR) 50 N4 Letenye (HU) –Gyékényes (HU) 18 S9 Pitomača (HR) – Kapela Dvor (HR) 52 N5 Gyékényes (HU) – Nagyatád (HU) 20 S10 Kapela Dvor (HR) – Noskovci (HR) 54 NORTH ROUTE N6 Nagyatád (HU) – Barcs/Drávatamási (HU) 22 S11 Noskovci (HR) – Belišće (HR) 56 N7 Barcs/Drávatamási (HU) – Szaporca (HU) 24 S12 Belišće (HR) – Osijek (HR) 58 N8 Szaporca (HU) – Villány (HU) 26 S13 Osijek (HR) – Erdut (HR) 60 N9 Villany (HU) – Osijek (HR) 28 S14 Erdut (HR) – Apatin (SR) 62 N10 Osijek (HR) – Suza (HR) 30 S15 Apatin (SR) – Sombor (SR) 64 N11 Suza (HR) – Mohacs (HU) 32 S16 Sombor (SR) – Mohach (HU) 66 Discover Amazon of Europe by cycling along the Mura, Drava and Danube rivers Dear Cyclists and Nature Enthusiasts, The Amazon of Europe Bike Trail team warmly in- and events in numerous historical towns and villages vites you to discover bike trails on both sides of the in all five countries. You are always welcome to get Mura, Drava and Danube rivers, and their endless lost and find yourself again in the pristine nature of riverine landscapes through Austria, Slovenia, Hun- the Amazon of Europe. Take the opportunity and em- gary, Croatia and Serbia, the area of the planned 5-country UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Cycle along three rivers in 27 stages, over 1,250 km, and follow the bike trail through deep shades of an- cient forests. Enrich your cycling holiday with unfor- gettable experiences like guided canoeing, kayaking or birdwatching in one of the many protected areas along the bike trail. Discover local cultural heritage 4 5 1 brace the adventure! At the end of each day, enjoy the Amazon of Europe Bike Trail 3 rivers: Mura, Drava and Danube: top advice from an experienced and competent authentic hospitality of the locals, unwind in a spa or most preserved natural riverine system team, sample the unforgettably delicious local cuisine. Facts and figures in Central Europe unique individual travel planning and booking Do you know that with every reservation made through 5 countries: Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, with online booking system, the Amazon of Europe Bike Trail Service & Booking Cen- Hungary and Serbia tre you give something back to this extraordinary region? The Amazon of Europe Bike Trail is a long-distance accommodation in best rated local hotels and We have established the Cycle for nature programme, cycling trail following the pristine riverine landscapes 27 stages, 11 on the North Route and 16 bed & breakfasts, where part of the contribution from your cycling holiday along the Mura, Drava and Danube rivers along 1,250 on the South Route is used to finance nature conservation projects in the km divided into 27 stages that offer a unique oppor- half board with focus on local cuisine, region. By booking your next cycling adventure with us, tunity for cycling holidays and a cultural experience. Start point: Mureck, Austria you are directly giving back to the planned 5-country Part of the funds made from this cycling adventure (close to Graz) services such as luggage transport, shuttle ser- UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Mura-Drava-Danube. directly support nature conservation in the region. vices and transport back to the starting point, End point: Mohacs, Hungary The Amazon of Europe Bike Trail is open to all visitors, Distance: over 1,250 km (close to Pécs) visit to the most interesting local attractions, not only cyclists, and offers spectacular natural land- experiences and festivals, scapes and possibilities for various leisure activities Cycling through the world’s first UNESCO For a comfortable cycling adventure, the Am- making it a great destination for all nature lovers! 5-country Biosphere Reserve Mura-Dra- azon of Europe Bike Trail has its own Service interesting and surprising offers. va-Danube (expected: 2021), spanning across & Booking Centre where clients can book their Discover, experience, and cycle for nature! almost 1 million hectares full-package cycling holidays. The packages in- *All travel offers comply with the EU Package Travel Directive clude: 90/314/EEC. 2 routes: North Route (550 km) and South 6 7 Route (700 km) Let someone know where you are going and Leave no trace, take care of nature (avoid stepping on gravel bars, steep banks, etc.). For the best Cycling tips and recommendations carry a mobile phone. viewing experiences use binoculars or a camera with zoom. Take all trash, leftover food and litter with Stay on the designated bike paths or lanes, you, or dispose of it in a designated area, Avoid wildlife during sensitive times (e.g. mating, nesting, and if there are no paths or lanes, keep to the recycle when possible. raising young, or winter). We are pleased you decided to choose the Ama- right-hand side of the road. zon of Europe Bike Trail for your cycling holiday! Keep your bike clean to prevent the spread Rest, picnic, camp, swim or make fire only in places where it is We invite you to discover this beautiful area, but If you are cycling with a group, cycle one be- of weeds and plant diseases. allowed. we also want your Amazon of Europe adventure hind another. to be safe and pleasant. Please follow our tips and Avoid animals and growing crops, avoid If you stop for a swim or go for a guided water tour, avoid recommendations for safe cycling and enjoy your Alert other trail users of your presence, slow to cycling through meadows or forests, unless stepping on gravel or sand islands, as these are refuges for holiday! their speed when passing and do not disturb there are signposted paths. If not possible, wild nesting birds. other trail/traffic participants. keep contact to an absolute minimum. Be a safe cyclist Preserve the past: examine, but do not touch cultural or his- Let fellow cyclists know you are coming; say a Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife influ- toric structures and artefacts. Plan ahead – know your equipment, abilities friendly “hello” or ring the bell. ences their health, alters natural behaviours, and the area in which you are cycling – and and exposes them to predators and other Let nature's sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises. prepare accordingly. Do not create a new trail, shortcuts or obsta- dangers. cles, and do not trespass on private land. Wear a helmet as well as other protective Seeing wildlife in their natural habitat is a equipment, and carry tools for quick bike Avoid muddy trails and skidding. privilege; respect them and the habitats in repairs. which they live, and do not endanger them 8 9 1 Get involved the future 5-country UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Mu- WWF Adria – Associa- City of Sombor, Serbia Follow the Amazon ra-Drava-Danube (TBR MDD). tion for the Protection of Report trail hazards, incidents and mainte- Nature and Conservation nance issues. of Europe Bike Trail of Biological Diversity, Amazon of Europe Bike Project partners Parts of Nature and Eco- Croatia Trail project is co-fund- Take part in volunteering actions. logical Network in Viro- ed through the Danube Iskriva, Institute for De- vitica-Podravina County, West Pannon Regional Transnational Programme Set a good example for other cyclists and Amazon of Europe Bike Trail connects the entire velopment of Local Po- Croatia and Economic Develop- of the European Union visitors. future UNESCO 5-country Biosphere Reserve Mu- tentials, Slovenia ment Public Non-profit (ERDF and IPA funds). ra-Drava-Danube. While nature knows no borders, Koprivnica-Križevci Ltd., Hungary The project started on 1st We wish you a pleasant ride and thank there are still administrative borders.