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The Rendezvousberg: From Imperial Hunts to Bicycle Trips!
Find out everything about Stammersdorf: history, traffic development and the charming nature along the Dampfross cycle path.
The Rendezvousberg: From Imperial Hunts to Bicycle Trips!
The charming Stammersdorf district in Vienna has an eventful history that dates back to the 18th century. Here, at the so-called Rendezvousberg, imperial jogging parties once met in the Stammersdorf Forest. But today things are much more peaceful, especially on the popular steam horse cycle path, which leads from the former Stammersdorf local railway to the picturesque Weinviertel. Currently, cyclists can enjoy not only field mice but also the warm greetings of their fellow cyclists as they swing through a shady tree tunnel along the main road. These quiet encounters in particular show how Stammersdorf has transformed from its historic past into a place for relaxed excursions.
The path to get here wasn't always straight. The stagecoach service for passengers was stopped in 1871, but transit traffic continued for a long time. Until the opening of the North/Weinviertel motorway A5 In 2010, Stammersdorf was characterized by a heavy volume of traffic, which dominated the street scene. Today, however, it is quieter, which warms the hearts of some, but could take away the feeling for the once lively place for others.
A new traffic flow
Current figures show that traffic has decreased significantly. The Nord/Weinviertel motorway, the pioneering traffic axis in the north of Vienna, has experienced continuous growth since its completion and in 2021 recorded a total of around 38,000 cars per day at the Wolkersdorf and Schrick points. This represents a significant decrease compared to the traffic volumes of 2011, when over 50,000 vehicles were reported per day. Truck traffic in particular has decreased, which is mainly due to the introduction of bans on the passage of trucks over 3.5 tons along the A5.
The highway has not only changed the traffic situation; it is also the result of an almost 80-year history of planning that began as early as 1938. However, much of what was thought of during the Nazi era was only a small part of what was actually realized. Until 2010, a lot of water was carried down the river before the road finally opened up, including to the surrounding used car dealers, auto mechanics and even a dog school.
A look into the future
The developments surrounding the motorway are part of a broader research project at the Austrian Society for Contemporary History, which deals with highway construction in Austria between 1935 and 1950. Not only the technical aspects are taken into account, but also the impact on society. In particular, the role of forced laborers and the political realities make it clear that the history of the highways is far more complex than it might seem at first glance.
The interaction of history with today's realities of life in Stammersdorf creates a unique context. Fortunately, the quiet cycle paths and the lively nature are further remnants of what once was - and continue to invite you to discover your surroundings with a new perspective. Cyclists who cycle along this path can also enjoy the delicious organic products available in the farm shop at Stammersdorfer Biohof No. 5, where Sulmtaler chickens, Mangalitza pigs and Cameroon sheep live. Part of this charming region remains a place of enjoyment and encounters even in stormy times.