The 24th Bicycle Excursion on June 6, 2025.

Under the motto "non-motorized with bike and boat", the 24th Cycling Excursion of the Institute for Transport Studies at BOKU University took place on June 6, 2025. Organized by the institute and led by Michael Meschik, who has been teaching the course "Walking and Cycling" (856.110) since the 1994/95 academic year, this excursion has been a tradition since 1997. It has only been canceled twice due to flooding and twice more due to COVID-19.

Starting at the northern end of the Danube Island, the participants (this year, 13 students) cycled in perfect weather through Langenzersdorf and Bisamberg to the ferry crossing. The ferry took them from the left bank in Korneuburg to the right bank in Klosterneuburg. The route continued upstream along the Klosterneuburg canal. After crossing the Danube again at the Greifenstein power plant, the group reached the "Gießgang" in the Stockerau wetlands. Here, the highlight of the day awaited: a four-hour canoe trip on the old Danube arm, paddling upstream. The trip included a well-deserved lunch break, optional swimming, and a short gymnastics session to loosen up tired muscles.

The return journey from Stockerau led the group back on bicycles along the B3 state road through Spillern and Leobendorf, offering scenic views of Kreuzenstein Castle, before arriving in Korneuburg. Along the way, participants received explanations about transport infrastructure and local points of interest.The day concluded with a final discussion at the "Gasthaus zur Linde" in Korneuburg, where the group reflected on the various walking and cycling facilities they had observed, shared their impressions of the excursion, and enjoyed a well-earned meal. With at least 45 kilometers of cycling (many participants covered even more due to their individual journeys to and from the meeting point) and the canoe trip, the excursion provided not only valuable insights into sustainable mobility but also an opportunity to engage in physical activity and counteract sedentary habits.For the journey home, participants were guided to the Korneuburg train station, while some chose to cycle back to Vienna. The overwhelmingly positive feedback and the excellent atmosphere make us look forward to the 25th Cycling Excursion next year!