Digital navigation package of the section Vienna- Esztergom- Budapest.

The material is included in the following folders:

• Points of Interest, containing GPX of KML files with: o Accommodation o Campsites o Information points o Sights o Transportation; airports, train stations, bus stops and stations o Waypoints Further information about these points can be found in the described in the Trail Description documents. Load the files of your choice into your navigation device •

Tracks, containing GPX of KML files

Further information about these tracks can be found in the described in the Trail Description documents. Load the files of your choice into your navigation device • Trail description, containing PDF documents with additional information about tracks and points of interest.

• Travel plans, no content yet.

This is a detailed and informative description of two sections of the Sultans Trail, a long-distance hiking route that retraces the footsteps of Ottoman campaigns into Central Europe. Below is a structured breakdown of the key points:

Section 1: Vienna → Bratislava

• Distance: ~110 km
• Terrain: Vienna Basin, following the Leitha River and later the Danube
• Highlights:
  • Optional Prologue: Hike from Kahlenberg (historic viewpoint of the 1683 Battle of Vienna) to Vienna’s city center.
  • Schwechat: Eastern departure point from Vienna.
  • Bruck an der Leitha: Transition from the Leitha to the Danube.
  • Petronell-Carnuntum: Ancient Roman city (more significant than Vienna in Roman times).
  • Hainburg: Medieval town with intact walls.
  • Bratislava: Slovakia’s capital, dominated by its white castle.
• Transport Links: Fast buses, regional trains, and local buses available.
• Cultural Notes:
  • Heuriger/Buschenschank: Local wine taverns with seasonal offerings.
  • Schengen Zone: No border controls between Austria and Slovakia.

Section 2: Bratislava → Budapest

• Follows the Danube through the Little Pannonian Plain, forming the Hungary-Slovakia border.
• Two Route Options:
  1. Slovak Side: Passes through Gabčíkovo (waterworks & hydroelectric dam).
  2. Hungarian Side: Features preserved wetlands and floodplains.
• Key Locations:
  • Komárno/Komárom: Historic fortress town, split after WWI (Slovakia/Hungary).
  • Győr: Hungarian city with Baroque architecture.
  • Esztergom: Where the Danube bends south; historic ecclesiastical center.
  • Pilis Mountains: Scenic area before reaching Budapest.
  • Óbuda (Budapest): Site of Roman Aquincum, a key military outpost.
• Historical Context:
  • The Danube was the Roman Empire’s northern border (Ripa Pannonica).
  • Ottoman armies later used the same routes for campaigns toward Vienna.

Additional Notes

• Flood History: The Danube’s course has shaped the landscape (old marshes, meanders).
• Navigation: GPS tracks (red), waypoints (blue), and key points (bold) are provided in the digital pack.

This section of the Sultans Trail blends nature, history, and culture, making it an engaging hike through Central Europe’s past and present.