Danube Bike Path - Passau to Vienna
Germany, Austria Bike Tours
Bike on Europe’s most famous cycle path between historic cities
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length6–10 days
- Prices from€763 Rates
Overview
The Danube Cycle Path is among the most beautiful cycling routes in all of Europe.
Starting in the three-river city of Passau, you will follow the cool, clear water of the Danube, enjoying the breathtaking natural beauty of Upper and Lower Austria before finally reaching the buzzing metropolis of Vienna. We offer different versions of this tour with varying lengths and difficulty levels and even offer a charmed version with upscale accommodations.
Regardless of the length of the tour you choose, you will witness the incredible Danube Bend at Schlögen, the Danube valley, and the wonderful landscapes of the well-known Wachau Region.
Highlights
- Cycling the most famous cycle path in Europe
- Picturesque villages, lovely landscapes, and Austrian cuisine
- Danube loop of Schlögen, cultural metropolis of Linz, and the Greinburg Castle
- Benedictine Abbey of Melk
- World-famous wine from the Wachau and Kunstmeile Krems
- Centrally located overnight villages along the Danube
A comprehensive list of all of our bike tours in Austria and bike tours in Germany can be found here.
Itinerary
Daily distances and exact overnight destinations depend on the category of hotels and the length of the tour booked. All distances are approximate. You may encounter deviations in the route due to road work or other unforeseen circumstances.
Day 1: Arrival in Passau
Day 2: Passau - Danube Bend and surroundings, 22 - 25 mi. (35 - 40 km)
Day 3: Danube Bend - Linz, 34 - 37 mi. (55 - 60 km)
Day 4: Linz - Ardagger/Grein, 34 - 37 mi. (55 - 60 km)
Day 5: Ardagger/Grein - Wachau Valley, 40 mi. (65 km)
Day 6: Wachau Valley - Tulln, 34 - 37 mi. (55 - 60 km)
Day 7: Tulln - Vienna, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 8: Individual departure from ViennaDay 1: Passau
You will arrive at the Three-River City of Passau, one of the oldest cities in Bavaria. If you arrive early, be sure to take a stroll on the delightful old-world cobblestoned streets and visit the jewel of the city: Saint Stephen’s Cathedral. This Italian Baroque-style building is home to the largest organ outside of the United States. In the evening, our personal representative will hand over your bikes and provide a welcome meeting.Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Hotel Residenz or Hotel Passauer Wolf
Cat. B - Hotel Passauer Wolf or Hotel AtriumDay 2: Passau - Danube Bend and surroundings, 22 - 25 mi. (35 - 40 km)
Today you will start your trip along the Daube River. Via Obernzell, you pedal through the Sauwald region with lush forests and abundant farmland to Engelhartszell. Stift Engelszell or Engelszell Abbey, founded in 1293, is the only Trappist monastery in Austria and is also home to the only Trappist brewery in the country (and only one of eight total outside of Belgium). The ride continues through the Donauleiten nature reserve, from where you reach the Schlögen Bend. This is where you'll see the mighty Danube river change directions by 180 degrees, an incredible natural spectacle!Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - River Resort Donauschlinge or Hotel & Seminarkultur an der Donau Wesenufer
Cat. B - Gasthof Draxler Niederranna or Hotel & Seminarkultur an der Donau WesenuferDay 3: Danube Bend - Linz, 34 - 37 mi. (55 - 60 km)
The route leads through the green Eferdinger Basin via the market towns of Aschach, Ottensheim, and Wilhering. You'll eventually reach the Upper Austrian capital of Linz. Linz is unique as it features an awesome combination of historical buildings, stunning architecture, vast areas of green space, and modern innovations. The Castle of Linz, the New Cathedral, and Pöstlingberg Mountain are all notable highlights. Don't forget the many eateries where you'll have to sample the famous Linz Pie.Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Hotel Schwarzer Bär Linz or Austria Classic Hotel Wolfinger Linz
Cat. B - COURTYARD by Marriott Hotel Linz or Hotel Prielmayerhof LinzDay 4: Linz - Ardagger/Grein, 34 - 37 mi. (55 - 60 km)
You will pedal away from the course of the Danube for a change, via St. Florian (Augustinian monastery) to Enns, the oldest town in Austria. In Enns, you can view the town square with its 60-meter-high tower, or visit the archaeological collection in the municipal museum Lauriacum. You'll eventually pedal back to the Danube until reaching the beautiful baroque town of Grein. Here you have the opportunity to visit the oldest municipal theater in Austria that is still being used today. Additionally, you can visit the Greinburg Castle; possibly Grein's most popular attraction and one of the first castles in this region.
Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Hotel Goldenes Kreuz Grein or Gasthof Zur Traube Grein
Cat. B - Gasthof Zur Donaubrücke Ardagger or Schiffsmeisterhaus ArdaggerDay 5: Ardagger/Grein - Wachau Valley, 40 mi. (65 km)
This section of the Danube, the Strudengau, was once feared by sailors due to the strong currents, but now you can cycle along it peacefully. In Maria Taferl, high above the Danube, you will find the magnificent pilgrimage church, which attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. Be sure to make a stop in Melk and admire the beautiful monastery that overlooks the Danube. As soon as you leave Melk, you will cycle into the picturesque Wachau region, where you can enjoy the charming atmosphere of the region’s typical orchards and vineyards. A wine tasting is almost a must in this area - we have included it for you.Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Landhotel Kirchenwirt Weißenkirchen or Renaissancehotel Raffelsberger Hof Weißenkirchen
Cat. B - Gasthof Goldenes Schiff Spitz or Weinhotel Wachau SpitzDay 6: Wachau Valley - Tulln, 34 - 37 mi. (55 - 60 km)
Starting today's ride, you will pass through the little wine village of Dürnstein, famous for its ancient castle that once imprisoned English King Richard the Lionheart. You will continue pedaling along until reaching the 1000-year-old town of Krems, before finishing your day in Tulln. The city is also known as the "city of flowers". The local Egon-Schiele-museum is worth a visit. Enjoy your last night in this more rural area of Austria before heading to the capital of Vienna.Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Hotel Best Western Tulln or Hotel Das Römerhof Tulln
Cat. B - Hotel Nibelungenhof Tulln or Hotel Widhof TullnDay 7: Tulln - Vienna, 25 mi. (40 km)
The final miles of your bike tour will be a relaxed trip to the Austrian metropolis of Vienna. There is so much to do and see here! Treat yourself to a Viennese-style Americano coffee and a piece of the famous Sachertorte cake in one of Vienna’s typical coffee houses. Explore the imperial Schönbrunn Palace and gardens, visit the Hofburg, or spend some time shopping on the Mariahilfer Strasse.Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Austria Classic Hotel Vienna or Hotel Henriette Stadhotel Vienna
Cat. B - ROOMZ Hotel Prater Vienna or Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Vienna Prater/MesseDay 8: Departure from Vienna
Your tour in Vienna, unless you desire to book additional nights. We offer a transfer from Vienna back to Passau (daily, departing at 2 pm) with advanced reservation.Day 1: Arrival in Passau
Day 2: Passau - Danube Bend and surroundings, 22 - 25 mi. (35 - 40 km)
Day 3: Danube Bend - Linz, 34 - 37 mi. (55 - 60 km)
Day 4: Linz - Enns and surrounding, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 5: Enns surroundings - Ardagger/Grein, 19 - 22 mi. (30 - 35 km)
Day 6: Ardagger - Grein - Melk, 28 - 31 mi. (45 - 50 km)
Day 7: Melk - Krems, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 8: Krems - Tulln, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 9: Tulln - Vienna, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 10: Individual departure from ViennaDay 1: Passau
You will arrive at the Three-River City of Passau, one of the oldest cities in Bavaria. If you arrive early, be sure to take a stroll on the delightful old-world cobblestoned streets and visit the jewel of the city: Saint Stephen’s Cathedral. This Italian Baroque-style building is home to the largest organ outside of the United States. In the evening, our personal representative will hand over your bikes and provide a welcome meeting.Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Hotel Residenz or Hotel Passauer Wolf
Cat. B - Hotel Passauer Wolf or Hotel AtriumDay 2: Passau - Danube Bend and surroundings, 22 - 25 mi. (35 - 40 km)
Today you will start your trip along the Daube River. Via Obernzell, you pedal through the Sauwald region with lush forests and abundant farmland to Engelhartszell. Stift Engelszell or Engelszell Abbey, founded in 1293, is the only Trappist monastery in Austria and is also home to the only Trappist brewery in the country (and only one of eight total outside of Belgium). The ride continues through the Donauleiten nature reserve, from where you reach the Schlögen Bend. This is where you'll see the mighty Danube river change directions by 180 degrees, an incredible natural spectacle!Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - River resort Donauschlinge or Hotel & Seminarkultur an der Donau Wesenufer
Cat. B - Gasthof Draxler Niederranna or Hotel & Seminarkultur an der Donau WesenuferDay 3: Danube Bend - Linz, 34 - 37 mi. (55 - 60 km)
The route leads through the green Eferdinger Basin via the market towns of Aschach, Ottensheim, and Wilhering. You'll eventually reach the Upper Austrian capital of Linz. Linz is unique as it features an awesome combination of historical buildings, stunning architecture, vast areas of green space, and modern innovations. The Castle of Linz, the New Cathedral, and Pöstlingberg Mountain are all notable highlights. Don't forget the many eateries where you'll have to sample the famous Linz Pie.Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Hotel Schwarzer Bär Linz or Austria Classic Hotel Wolfinger Linz
Cat. B - COURTYARD by Marriott Hotel Linz or Hotel Prielmayerhof LinzDay 4: Linz - Enns and surrounding, 19 mi. (30 km)
You will pedal away from the course of the Danube for a change, via St. Florian (Augustinian monastery) to Enns, the oldest town in Austria. In Enns, you can view the town square with its 60-meter-high tower, or visit the archaeological collection in the municipal museum Lauriacum. Enns is also full of medieval courtyards that you'll definitely want to peek into as you walk around this charming town.Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Donauhotel Lettnerhof Au or Hotel Goldenes Schiff Enns
Cat. B - Hotel Goldenes Schiff Enns or Donauhotel Lettnerhof AuDay 5: Enns surroundings - Ardagger/Grein, 19 - 22 mi. (30 - 35 km)
You'll pedal back to the Danube until reaching the beautiful baroque town of Grein. Here you have the opportunity to visit the oldest municipal theater in Austria that is still being used today. Additionally, you can visit the Greinburg Castle; possibly Grein's most popular attraction and one of the first castles in this region.
Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Hotel Goldenes Kreuz Grein or Gasthof Zur Traube Grein
Cat. B - Gasthof Zur Donaubrücke Ardagger or Schiffsmeisterhaus ArdaggerDay 6: Ardagger - Grein - Melk, 28 - 31 mi. (45 - 50 km)
This section of the Danube, the Strudengau, was once feared by sailors due to the strong currents, but now you can cycle along it peacefully. In Maria Taferl, high above the Danube, you will find the magnificent pilgrimage church, which attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. Your destination today is Melk. Entering into town, you'll immediately notice the magnificent Melk Abbey standing high atop a rocky hill; the focal point of the area. This Abbey was named a UNESCO world cultural heritage site with a rich history dating back to 1089.Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Hotel Zur Post Melk or Hotel Rathauskeller Melk
Cat. B - Hotel Wachauerhof Melk or Rathaukeller MelkDay 7: Melk - Krems, 25 mi. (40 km)
Leaving Melk, you enter into the picturesque Wachau region, where the scenery of orchards and vineyards accompanies you. You pass through the little wine towns of Spitz and Weißenkirchen, cycling by the Dürnstein castle ruin, and finishing your journey in the 1000-year-old town of Krems. Krems city’s center is a virtually untouched 18th-century Old Town, whose architecture includes one of Austria's oldest churches. A stay in the Wachau region means that you simply must take part in a wine tasting.Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Steigenberger Hotel or SPA Krems or Hotel Klinglhuber Krems
Cat. B - Hotel Unter den Linden or Gasthaus Klinglhuber KremsDay 8: Krems - Tulln, 28 mi. (45 km)
Today you cycle to the Roman town of Tulln. The city is also known as the "city of flowers" thanks to its multitude of parks, gardens, and horticultural exhibitions. Perhaps the most important of Tulln’s sites is the Nibelungen Fountain. According to The Song of the Nibelung, it was in Tulln that Attila the Hun found and proposed to his wife. The local Egon-Schiele-museum is also worth a visit.Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Best Western Hotel Tulln or Hotel Das Römerhof Tulln
Cat. B - Hotel Nibelungenhof Tulln or Hotel Widhof TullnDay 9: Tulln - Vienna, 25 mi. (40 km)
The final miles of your bike tour will be a relaxed trip to the Austrian metropolis of Vienna. There is so much to do and see here! Treat yourself to a Viennese-style Americano coffee and a piece of the famous Sachertorte cake in one of Vienna’s typical coffee houses. Explore the imperial Schönbrunn Palace and gardens, visit the Hofburg, or spend some time shopping on the Mariahilfer Strasse.Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Austria Classic Hotel Vienna or Hotel Henriette Stadhotel Vienna
Cat. B - ROOMZ Hotel Prater Vienna or Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Vienna Prater/MesseDay 10: Individual departure from Vienna
Individual departure from Vienna, extra nights are possible! We offer a transfer from Vienna back to Passau (daily, departing at 2 pm) with advanced reservation.Day 1: Arrival in Passau
Day 2: Passau - Aschach/Brandstatt, 43 mi. (70 km)
Day 3: Aschach/Brandstatt - Ardagger/Grein, 50 mi. (80 km)
Day 4: Ardagger/Grein - Krems, 53 mi. (85 km)
Day 5: Krems - Vienna, 50 mi. (80 km)
Day 6: Individual departure from ViennaDay 1: Arrival in Passau
You will arrive at the Three-River City of Passau, one of the oldest cities in Bavaria. If you arrive early, be sure to take a stroll on the delightful old-world cobblestoned streets and visit the jewel of the city: Saint Stephen’s Cathedral. This Italian Baroque-style building is home to the largest organ outside of the United States. In the evening, our personal representative will hand over your bikes and provide a welcome meeting.Sample accommodation: Hotel Atrium or Hotel Passauer Wolf
Day 2: Passau - Aschach/Brandstatt, 43 mi. (70 km)
Today you will start your trip along the Daube River. Via Obernzell, you pedal through the Sauwald region with lush forests and abundant farmland to Engelhartszell. Stift Engelszell or Engelszell Abbey, founded in 1293, is the only Trappist monastery in Austria and is also home to the only Trappist brewery in the country (and only one of eight total outside of Belgium). The ride continues through the Donauleiten nature reserve, from where you reach the Schlögen Bend. This is where you'll see the mighty Danube river change directions by 180 degrees, an incredible natural spectacle that you will admire during a ferry ride to the other side of the river. Soon you will reach Aschach, where you will find your hotel.Sample accommodation: Landgasthof Dieplinger Brandstatt or Hotel Faustschlössl Aschach
Day 3: Aschach/Brandstatt - Ardagger/Grein, 50 mi. (80 km)
The route leads through the green Eferdinger Basin via the market towns of Aschach, Ottensheim, and Wilhering. You'll eventually reach the Upper Austrian capital of Linz. Linz is unique as it features an awesome combination of historical buildings, stunning architecture, vast areas of green space, and modern innovations. Further highlights of the European cultural capital of 2009 are the magnificent views from the Pöstlingberg. Later, you will continue your trip towards Strudengau and Nibelungengau to Grein and its surroundings. Here you have the opportunity to visit the oldest municipal theater in Austria that is still being used today.Sample accommodation: Hotel Goldenes Kreuz Grein or Gasthof Zur Traube Grein
Day 4: Ardagger/Grein - Krems, 53 mi. (85 km)
Leaving Grein, you'll pedal down river passing through Melk. Entering into town, you'll immediately notice the magnificent Melk Abbey standing high atop a rocky hill; the focal point of the area. You'll continue through the wine towns of Spitz and Weißenkirchen, cycling by the Dürnstein castle ruin, and finishing your journey in the 1000-year-old town of Krems. Krems city’s center is a virtually untouched 18th-century Old Town, whose architecture includes one of Austria's oldest churches. A stay in the Wachau region means that you simply must take part in a wine tasting.Sample accommodation: Hotel Klinglhuber Krems or Hotel Unter den Linden Krems
Day 5: Krems - Vienna, 50 mi. (80 km)
Today you will pedal via Traismauer and visit the Roman town of Tulln. The city is also known as the "city of flowers" thanks to its multitude of parks, gardens, and horticultural exhibitions. The final miles of your bike tour will be a relaxed trip to the Austrian metropolis of Vienna. There is so much to do and see here! Treat yourself to a Viennese-style Americano coffee and a piece of the famous Sachertorte cake in one of Vienna’s typical coffee houses. Explore the imperial Schönbrunn Palace and gardens, visit the Hofburg, or spend some time shopping on the Mariahilfer Strasse.Sample accommodation: ROOMZ Hotel Prater Vienna or Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Vienna Prater/Messe
Day 6: Individual departure from Vienna
Individual departure from Vienna, extra nights are possible! We offer a transfer from Vienna back to Passau (daily, departing at 2 pm) with advanced reservation.9 days/8 nights (Charm accommodations)
Day 1: Arrival in Passau
Day 2: Passau - Schlögen/Danube Bend, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Schlögen/Danube Bend - Linz, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 4: Linz - Ardagger/Grein, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 5: Ardagger/Grein - Melk, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 6: Melk - Dürnstein, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 7: Dürnstein - Tulln, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 8: Tulln - Vienna, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 9: Individual departure from ViennaDay 1: Passau
You will arrive at the Three-River City of Passau, one of the oldest cities in Bavaria. If you arrive early, be sure to take a stroll on the delightful old-world cobblestoned streets and visit the jewel of the city: Saint Stephen’s Cathedral. This Italian Baroque-style building is home to the largest organ outside of the United States. In the evening, our personal representative will hand over your bikes and provide a welcome meeting.Sample accommodation:
Hotel Passauer Wolf, room category: Luxury
or Hotel Residenz in Passau, room category: ComfortDay 2: Passau - Schlögen/Danube Bend, 25 mi. (40 km)
Today you will start your trip along the Daube River. Via Obernzell, you pedal through the Sauwald region with lush forests and abundant farmland to Engelhartszell. Stift Engelszell or Engelszell Abbey, founded in 1293, is the only Trappist monastery in Austria and is also home to the only Trappist brewery in the country (and only one of eight total outside of Belgium). The ride continues through the Donauleiten nature reserve, from where you reach the Schlögen Bend. This is where you'll see the mighty Danube river change directions by 180 degrees, an incredible natural spectacle that you will admire during a ferry ride to the other side of the river.Sample accommodation:
River Resort Donauschlinge Schlögen, room category: Balcony and Danube view
or Hotel & Seminarkultur an der Donau Wesenufer, room category: Danube viewDay 3: Schlögen/Danube Bend - Linz, 34 mi. (55 km)
The route leads through the green Eferdinger Basin via the market towns of Aschach, Ottensheim, and Wilhering. You'll eventually reach the Upper Austrian capital of Linz. Linz is unique as it features an awesome combination of historical buildings, stunning architecture, vast areas of green space, and modern innovations. The Castle of Linz, the New Cathedral, and Pöstlingberg Mountain are all notable highlights. Don't forget the many eateries where you'll have to sample the famous Linz Pie.Sample accommodation:
Austria Classic Hotel Wolfinger Linz, room category: Superior
or Hotel Am Domplatz Linz, room category: StandardDay 4: Linz - Ardagger/Grein, 34 mi. (55 km)
You will pedal away from the course of the Danube for a change, via St. Florian (Augustinian monastery) to Enns, the oldest town in Austria. In Enns, you can view the town square with its 60-meter-high tower, or visit the archaeological collection in the municipal museum Lauriacum. You'll eventually pedal back to the Danube until reaching the beautiful baroque town of Grein. Here you have the opportunity to visit the oldest municipal theater in Austria that is still being used today. Additionally, you can visit the Greinburg Castle; possibly Grein's most popular attraction and one of the first castles in this region.Sample accommodation:
Landgasthof Winter Adragger, room category: Standard
or Hotel Schiffsmeisterhaus Ardagger, room category: GenießerDay 5: Ardagger/Grein - Melk, 31 mi. (50 km)
This section of the Danube, the Strudengau, was once feared by sailors due to the strong currents, but now you can cycle along it peacefully. In Maria Taferl, high above the Danube, you will find the magnificent pilgrimage church, which attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. Your destination today is Melk. Entering into town, you'll immediately notice the magnificent Melk Abbey standing high atop a rocky hill; the focal point of the area. This Abbey was named a UNESCO world cultural heritage site with a rich history dating back to 1089.
Sample accommodation:
Hotel Zur Post Melk, room category: Comfort with AC
or Hotel Rathauskeller Melk, room category: DeluxeDay 6: Melk - Dürnstein, 19 mi. (30 km)
Leaving Melk, you enter into the picturesque Wachau region, where the scenery of orchards and vineyards accompanies you. You pass through the little wine towns of Spitz and Weißenkirchen, cycling to Dürnstein, a town seemingly straight out of a medieval novel. This place has taken its name from the castle which occupies the cliffs above, a must-visit for sure!Sample accommodation:
Hotel Schloss Dürnstein, room category: Standard
or Hotel Richard Löwenherz Dürnstein, room category: DeluxeDay 7: Dürnstein - Tulln, 31 mi. (50 km)
You will continue pedaling along until reaching the 1000-year-old town of Krems. Krems city’s center is a virtually untouched 18th-century Old Town, whose architecture includes one of Austria's oldest churches. You finish your day in Tulln. The city is also known as the "city of flowers". The local Egon-Schiele-museum is worth a visit.Sample accommodation:
Hotel Nibelungenhof Tulln, room category: Genießer
or Best Western Hotel TullnDay 8: Tulln - Vienna, 25 mi. (40 km)
The final miles of your bike tour will be a relaxed trip to the Austrian metropolis of Vienna. There is so much to do and see here! Treat yourself to a Viennese-style Americano coffee and a piece of the famous Sachertorte cake in one of Vienna’s typical coffee houses. Explore the imperial Schönbrunn Palace and gardens, visit the Hofburg, or spend some time shopping on the Mariahilfer Strasse.Sample accommodation:
Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof Vienna, room category: Standard
or Hotel Ambassador Vienna, room category: ClassicDay 9: Individual departure from Vienna
Individual departure from Vienna, extra nights are possible! We offer a transfer from Vienna back to Passau (daily, departing at 2 pm) with advanced reservation.Day 1: Passau
Day 2: Passau - Schlögen, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Schlögen - Linz, 28 mi. (45 km) + train or ferry
Day 4: Linz - Mitterkirchen, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 5: Mitterkirchen - Marbach, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 6: Marbach - Krems, 25 mi. (40 km) + boat
Day 7: Krems - Vienna, 25 mi. (40 km) + train
Day 8: Individual departure from ViennaDay 1: Passau
You will arrive at the Three-River City of Passau, one of the oldest cities in Bavaria. If you arrive early, be sure to take a stroll on the delightful old-world cobblestoned streets and visit the jewel of the city: Saint Stephen’s Cathedral. This Italian Baroque-style building is home to the largest organ outside of the United States. In the evening, our personal representative will hand over your bikes and provide a welcome meeting.Sample accommodation:
Hotel Passauer Wolf or Hotel AtriumDay 2: Passau - Schlögen, 25 mi. (40 km)
Today you will start your trip along the Daube River. Via Obernzell, you pedal through the Sauwald region with lush forests and abundant farmland to Engelhartszell. Stift Engelszell or Engelszell Abbey, founded in 1293, is the only Trappist monastery in Austria and is also home to the only Trappist brewery in the country (and only one of eight total outside of Belgium). Children can spend some time at the so-called "Mini-Donau": an adventure park to learn about the different sections of the Danube. The ride continues through the Donauleiten nature reserve, from where you reach the Schlögen Bend. This is where you'll see the mighty Danube river change directions by 180 degrees, an incredible natural spectacle. In the evening, relax in the indoor swimming pool at your hotel.Sample accommodation:
River Resort Donauschlinge Schlögen, Room category: With balcony or Hotel & Seminarkultur an der Donau Wesenufer, Room category: With Danube viewDay 3: Schlögen - Linz, 28 mi. (45 km) + train or ferry
The route leads through the green Eferdinger Basin via the market towns of Aschach, Ottensheim, and Wilhering. You'll eventually reach the Upper Austrian capital of Linz. A train or ferry ticket is included for the last section. Linz is unique as it features an awesome combination of historical buildings, stunning architecture, vast areas of green space, and modern innovations. Pöstlingberg Mountain with the Fairytale World is a highlight!Sample accommodation:
COURTYARD by Marriott Hotel Linz or Hotel Prielmayerhof LinzDay 4: Linz - Mitterkirchen, 25 mi. (40 km)
You'll continue cycling through the river wetlands to the mouth of the river Enns. Take time to visit the oldest city of Austria, Enns, before reaching Mitterkirchen. You will be accommodated at an original farm where children have the possibility to feed the animals.Sample accommodation:
Radlerbauernhof Moser Mitterkirchen or Kraglhof MitterkirchenDay 5: Mitterkirchen - Marbach, 28 mi. (45 km)
The wild Strudengau-valley awaits as you cycle through the rich planes of the Machland area. Dreamy little towns and villages dot this countryside. On the way to today's destination of Marbach, you cycle through lush forests in untouched nature.Sample accommodation:
Landgasthof Zur Schönen Wienerin Marbach or Hotel Wachauerhof MarbachDay 6: Marbach - Krems, 25 mi. (40 km) + boat
The first stop on today's route is Melk. You'll immediately notice the magnificent Melk Abbey standing high atop a rocky hill; the focal point of the area. This Abbey was named a UNESCO world cultural heritage site with a rich history dating back to 1089. Continuing onwards, you pass winegrowing villages, old fortified churches, and ancient castles of the Wachau region. In Dürnstein, you will board a river boat to Krems, well known as the capital of the Wachau.Sample accommodation:
Hotel Unter den Linden Krems or Hotel Zum Goldenen Engel KremsDay 7: Krems - Vienna, 25 mi. (40 km) + train
You start in the morning with a train ride from Krems to Tulln. You'll pass Greifenstein and Klosterneuburg, tiny little Danube towns full of charm! Your tour ends in the buzzing metropolis of Vienna. Don’t forget to visit the Würstelprater, the vibrant entertainment area of Vienna’s Prater, and experience its electrifying energy. Included is a ride on the famous Ferris wheel.Sample accommodation:
ROOMZ Hotel Prater Vienna or COURTYARD by Marriott Hotel Vienna Prater/MesseDay 8: Individual departure from Vienna
Individual departure from Vienna, extra nights are possible! We offer a transfer from Vienna back to Passau (daily, departing at 2 pm) with advanced reservation.Map
Hotels & Bikes
This bike tour features two hotel categories to suit every traveler’s needs!
Category A: Carefully selected 4-star and 3-star hotels in central locations; mostly accommodations with charm and Austrian tradition. Where possible, upgraded rooms are reserved.
Category B: Accommodation at guest houses and 3-star hotels and in the bigger cities some 4-star hotels.
A sample hotel list is provided in the itinerary. If the hotel listed is not possible due to availability, a suitable alternative of an equal standard will be booked.Bicycles
Accessories
- Saddle bag (water-repellent)
- Handlebar bag (water-repellent)
- Service-Set with tools and extra bicycle tube
- Pump
- Combination lock
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations in the chosen category for length of tour
- Daily breakfast buffet
- Welcome meeting
- 21-gear hybrid bicycle with waterproof pannier bag, handlebar bag, tool kit with extra tube and pump, and combination lock
- Luggage transfer (no limit, each piece no heavier than 20kg)
- Emergency service hotline for the duration of the tour
- Detailed travel documents including GPS tracks (1 package per each room)
- Bike Protection
- 1 wine tasting in the Wachau valley (3 wines + 1 sandwich)
- Ticket for the Ferris wheel in Vienna
- Train or ferry ticket from Ottensheim to Linz, including bike
- Train ticket from Krems to Tulln, including bike
- Boat ticket from Dürnstein to Krems, including bike
- Surprise for the children
- Ticket for Pöstlingbergbahn and Grottenbahn
- Ticket for Celtic Village in Mitterkirchen
- Ticket Mini Danube in Engelhartszell, including aquarium and sensory garden
- Ferry ticket Danube bend, including bike
Additionally for the CLASSIC & RELAXED itineraries
Additionally for the FAMILY itinerary
What’s Not Included
- All other meals except breakfast
- Local tourist tax if applicable
- Transfer back to Passau
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Daily arrivals possible between March 30 to October 12, 2024
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2024
Season 1: March 30 to April 12 | September 28 to October 12, 2024
Season 2: April 13 to May 3 | September 14 to September 27, 2024
Season 3: May 4 - September 13, 2024Category A Category B Season 1 $ 1726 £ 910 $ 1,574 € 1043 kr 159900 ₪ 4287 ¥ 180173 Mex$ 19202 NZ$ 1885 NOK 12343 zł 4533 S$ 1556 kr 12380 $ 1,157 $ 1462 £ 771 $ 1,333 € 883 kr 135371 ₪ 3629 ¥ 152534 Mex$ 16257 NZ$ 1596 NOK 10450 zł 3838 S$ 1317 kr 10481 $ 979 Season 2 $ 1851 £ 976 $ 1,687 € 1118 kr 171398 ₪ 4595 ¥ 193129 Mex$ 20583 NZ$ 2021 NOK 13231 zł 4859 S$ 1667 kr 13270 $ 1,240 $ 1627 £ 858 $ 1,484 € 983 kr 150701 ₪ 4040 ¥ 169808 Mex$ 18098 NZ$ 1777 NOK 11633 zł 4272 S$ 1466 kr 11668 $ 1,090 Season 3 $ 1975 £ 1041 $ 1,800 € 1193 kr 182896 ₪ 4903 ¥ 206085 Mex$ 21964 NZ$ 2157 NOK 14118 zł 5185 S$ 1779 kr 14160 $ 1,323 $ 1832 £ 966 $ 1,671 € 1107 kr 169711 ₪ 4550 ¥ 191229 Mex$ 20380 NZ$ 2001 NOK 13101 zł 4811 S$ 1651 kr 13139 $ 1,228 Single supplement $ 578 £ 305 $ 527 € 349 kr 53504 ₪ 1434 ¥ 60288 Mex$ 6425 NZ$ 631 NOK 4130 zł 1517 S$ 521 kr 4142 $ 387 $ 422 £ 223 $ 385 € 255 kr 39093 ₪ 1048 ¥ 44050 Mex$ 4695 NZ$ 461 NOK 3018 zł 1108 S$ 380 kr 3027 $ 283 Half-board (6 three-course dinners excluding Vienna) $ 363 £ 191 $ 331 € 219 kr 33574 ₪ 900 ¥ 37831 Mex$ 4032 NZ$ 396 NOK 2592 zł 952 S$ 327 kr 2599 $ 243 $ 346 £ 182 $ 315 € 209 kr 32041 ₪ 859 ¥ 36104 Mex$ 3848 NZ$ 378 NOK 2473 zł 908 S$ 312 kr 2481 $ 232 Bike supplements
Premium rental bike $ 116 £ 61 $ 106 € 70 kr 10732 ₪ 288 ¥ 12092 Mex$ 1289 NZ$ 127 NOK 828 zł 304 S$ 104 kr 831 $ 78 Electric bike $ 265 £ 140 $ 241 € 160 kr 24529 ₪ 658 ¥ 27639 Mex$ 2946 NZ$ 289 NOK 1893 zł 695 S$ 239 kr 1899 $ 177 Category A Category B Season 1 $ 2190 £ 1155 $ 1,997 € 1323 kr 202826 ₪ 5437 ¥ 228542 Mex$ 24357 NZ$ 2392 NOK 15657 zł 5750 S$ 1973 kr 15703 $ 1,467 $ 1826 £ 963 $ 1,665 € 1103 kr 169098 ₪ 4533 ¥ 190538 Mex$ 20307 NZ$ 1994 NOK 13053 zł 4794 S$ 1645 kr 13092 $ 1,223 Season 2 $ 2299 £ 1212 $ 2,096 € 1389 kr 212944 ₪ 5709 ¥ 239943 Mex$ 25572 NZ$ 2511 NOK 16438 zł 6037 S$ 2072 kr 16487 $ 1,540 $ 1991 £ 1050 $ 1,816 € 1203 kr 184429 ₪ 4944 ¥ 207812 Mex$ 22148 NZ$ 2175 NOK 14237 zł 5228 S$ 1794 kr 14279 $ 1,334 Season 3 $ 2438 £ 1286 $ 2,223 € 1473 kr 225822 ₪ 6054 ¥ 254453 Mex$ 27119 NZ$ 2663 NOK 17432 zł 6402 S$ 2197 kr 17484 $ 1,634 $ 2115 £ 1115 $ 1,929 € 1278 kr 195927 ₪ 5253 ¥ 220768 Mex$ 23529 NZ$ 2310 NOK 15124 zł 5554 S$ 1906 kr 15169 $ 1,417 Single supplement $ 743 £ 392 $ 678 € 449 kr 68835 ₪ 1845 ¥ 77562 Mex$ 8266 NZ$ 812 NOK 5314 zł 1951 S$ 670 kr 5329 $ 498 $ 594 £ 313 $ 542 € 359 kr 55037 ₪ 1475 ¥ 62015 Mex$ 6609 NZ$ 649 NOK 4249 zł 1560 S$ 535 kr 4261 $ 398 Half-board (8 three-course dinners excluding Vienna) $ 511 £ 270 $ 466 € 309 kr 47372 ₪ 1270 ¥ 53378 Mex$ 5689 NZ$ 559 NOK 3657 zł 1343 S$ 461 kr 3668 $ 343 $ 462 £ 244 $ 421 € 279 kr 42773 ₪ 1147 ¥ 48196 Mex$ 5137 NZ$ 504 NOK 3302 zł 1213 S$ 416 kr 3312 $ 309 Bike supplements
Premium rental bike $ 126 £ 66 $ 115 € 76 kr 11651 ₪ 312 ¥ 13129 Mex$ 1399 NZ$ 137 NOK 899 zł 330 S$ 113 kr 902 $ 84 Electric bike $ 281 £ 148 $ 257 € 170 kr 26062 ₪ 699 ¥ 29367 Mex$ 3130 NZ$ 307 NOK 2012 zł 739 S$ 254 kr 2018 $ 189 Season 1 $ 1263 £ 666 $ 1,152 € 763 kr 116974 ₪ 3136 ¥ 131804 Mex$ 14047 NZ$ 1379 NOK 9030 zł 3316 S$ 1138 kr 9056 $ 846 Season 2 $ 1379 £ 727 $ 1,257 € 833 kr 127705 ₪ 3424 ¥ 143897 Mex$ 15336 NZ$ 1506 NOK 9858 zł 3620 S$ 1242 kr 9887 $ 924 Season 3 $ 1503 £ 793 $ 1,370 € 908 kr 139203 ₪ 3732 ¥ 156852 Mex$ 16717 NZ$ 1641 NOK 10746 zł 3946 S$ 1354 kr 10777 $ 1,007 Single supplement $ 396 £ 209 $ 361 € 239 kr 36641 ₪ 982 ¥ 41286 Mex$ 4400 NZ$ 432 NOK 2828 zł 1039 S$ 356 kr 2837 $ 265 Half-board (4 three-course dinners excluding Vienna) $ 238 £ 126 $ 217 € 144 kr 22076 ₪ 592 ¥ 24875 Mex$ 2651 NZ$ 260 NOK 1704 zł 626 S$ 215 kr 1709 $ 160 Bike supplements
Premium rental bike $ 99 £ 52 $ 91 € 60 kr 9198 ₪ 247 ¥ 10365 Mex$ 1105 NZ$ 108 NOK 710 zł 261 S$ 89 kr 712 $ 67 Electric bike $ 232 £ 122 $ 211 € 140 kr 21463 ₪ 575 ¥ 24184 Mex$ 2577 NZ$ 253 NOK 1657 zł 608 S$ 209 kr 1662 $ 155 Road bike $ 232 £ 122 $ 211 € 140 kr 21463 ₪ 575 ¥ 24184 Mex$ 2577 NZ$ 253 NOK 1657 zł 608 S$ 209 kr 1662 $ 155 9 days/8 nights (Charm accommodations)
Season 1 $ 2355 £ 1242 $ 2,148 € 1423 kr 218157 ₪ 5848 ¥ 245816 Mex$ 26198 NZ$ 2572 NOK 16840 zł 6184 S$ 2122 kr 16890 $ 1,578 Season 2 $ 2513 £ 1325 $ 2,291 € 1518 kr 232721 ₪ 6239 ¥ 262227 Mex$ 27947 NZ$ 2744 NOK 17964 zł 6597 S$ 2264 kr 18018 $ 1,683 Season 3 $ 2637 £ 1390 $ 2,404 € 1593 kr 244219 ₪ 6547 ¥ 275183 Mex$ 29328 NZ$ 2880 NOK 18852 zł 6923 S$ 2376 kr 18908 $ 1,767 Single supplement $ 869 £ 458 $ 792 € 525 kr 80486 ₪ 2158 ¥ 90691 Mex$ 9666 NZ$ 949 NOK 6213 zł 2282 S$ 783 kr 6231 $ 582 Half-board (6 three-course dinners excluding Linz & Vienna) $ 412 £ 217 $ 376 € 249 kr 38174 ₪ 1023 ¥ 43013 Mex$ 4584 NZ$ 450 NOK 2947 zł 1082 S$ 371 kr 2955 $ 276 Bike supplements
Premium rental bike $ 116 £ 61 $ 106 € 70 kr 10732 ₪ 288 ¥ 12092 Mex$ 1289 NZ$ 127 NOK 828 zł 304 S$ 104 kr 831 $ 78 Electric bike $ 265 £ 140 $ 241 € 160 kr 24529 ₪ 658 ¥ 27639 Mex$ 2946 NZ$ 289 NOK 1893 zł 695 S$ 239 kr 1899 $ 177 Season 1 $ 1726 £ 910 $ 1,574 € 1043 kr 159900 ₪ 4287 ¥ 180173 Mex$ 19202 NZ$ 1885 NOK 12343 zł 4533 S$ 1556 kr 12380 $ 1,157 Season 2 $ 1859 £ 980 $ 1,695 € 1123 kr 172164 ₪ 4615 ¥ 193993 Mex$ 20675 NZ$ 2030 NOK 13290 zł 4881 S$ 1675 kr 13329 $ 1,245 Season 3 $ 1991 £ 1050 $ 1,816 € 1203 kr 184429 ₪ 4944 ¥ 207812 Mex$ 22148 NZ$ 2175 NOK 14237 zł 5228 S$ 1794 kr 14279 $ 1,334 Single supplement $ 472 £ 249 $ 430 € 285 kr 43693 ₪ 1171 ¥ 49232 Mex$ 5247 NZ$ 515 NOK 3373 zł 1239 S$ 425 kr 3383 $ 316 Half-board (6 three-course dinners excluding Vienna) $ 346 £ 182 $ 315 € 209 kr 32041 ₪ 859 ¥ 36104 Mex$ 3848 NZ$ 378 NOK 2473 zł 908 S$ 312 kr 2481 $ 232 Bike supplements
Premium rental bike $ 116 £ 61 $ 106 € 70 kr 10732 ₪ 288 ¥ 12092 Mex$ 1289 NZ$ 127 NOK 828 zł 304 S$ 104 kr 831 $ 78 Electric bike $ 265 £ 140 $ 241 € 160 kr 24529 ₪ 658 ¥ 27639 Mex$ 2946 NZ$ 289 NOK 1893 zł 695 S$ 239 kr 1899 $ 177 Child bike/child trailer (discount) $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1533 ₪ 41 ¥ 1727 Mex$ 184 NZ$ 18 NOK 118 zł 43 S$ 15 kr 119 $ 11 Follow-me tandem $ 66 £ 35 $ 60 € 40 kr 6132 ₪ 164 ¥ 6910 Mex$ 736 NZ$ 72 NOK 473 zł 174 S$ 60 kr 475 $ 44 Child seat (discount) $ 106 £ 56 $ 97 € 64 kr 9812 ₪ 263 ¥ 11056 Mex$ 1178 NZ$ 116 NOK 757 zł 278 S$ 95 kr 760 $ 71 Tandem rental for adults $ 315 £ 166 $ 287 € 190 kr 29128 ₪ 781 ¥ 32822 Mex$ 3498 NZ$ 343 NOK 2249 zł 826 S$ 283 kr 2255 $ 211 Extra Options
Extra Nights
Passau
Category A Category B Twin/double $ 147 £ 78 $ 134 € 89 kr 13644 ₪ 366 ¥ 15374 Mex$ 1639 NZ$ 161 NOK 1053 zł 387 S$ 133 kr 1056 $ 99 $ 131 £ 69 $ 119 € 79 kr 12111 ₪ 325 ¥ 13647 Mex$ 1454 NZ$ 143 NOK 935 zł 343 S$ 118 kr 938 $ 88 Single $ 230 £ 121 $ 210 € 139 kr 21310 ₪ 571 ¥ 24012 Mex$ 2559 NZ$ 251 NOK 1645 zł 604 S$ 207 kr 1650 $ 154 $ 197 £ 104 $ 180 € 119 kr 18244 ₪ 489 ¥ 20557 Mex$ 2191 NZ$ 215 NOK 1408 zł 517 S$ 177 kr 1412 $ 132 Vienna
Category A Category B Twin/double $ 164 £ 86 $ 149 € 99 kr 15177 ₪ 407 ¥ 17102 Mex$ 1823 NZ$ 179 NOK 1172 zł 430 S$ 148 kr 1175 $ 110 $ 139 £ 73 $ 127 € 84 kr 12878 ₪ 345 ¥ 14511 Mex$ 1546 NZ$ 152 NOK 994 zł 365 S$ 125 kr 997 $ 93 Single $ 280 £ 148 $ 255 € 169 kr 25909 ₪ 695 ¥ 29194 Mex$ 3111 NZ$ 305 NOK 2000 zł 734 S$ 252 kr 2006 $ 187 $ 230 £ 121 $ 210 € 139 kr 21310 ₪ 571 ¥ 24012 Mex$ 2559 NZ$ 251 NOK 1645 zł 604 S$ 207 kr 1650 $ 154 Private Transfer Vienna to Passau*
Not including own bicycles $ 131 £ 69 $ 119 € 79 kr 12111 ₪ 325 ¥ 13647 Mex$ 1454 NZ$ 143 NOK 935 zł 343 S$ 118 kr 938 $ 88 Including own bicycles $ 195 £ 103 $ 178 € 118 kr 18090 ₪ 485 ¥ 20384 Mex$ 2172 NZ$ 213 NOK 1396 zł 513 S$ 176 kr 1401 $ 131
*Transfer takes around 3.5 to 4 hours.
Child discounts (in same room with 2 full-paying adults):
0-5 years: 100 % of base price
6-11 years: 50 % of base price
12-14 years: 25 % of base price
15-17 years: 10 % of base priceExtra Info
Skill Level — Easy
The Danube Cycle Path is rated as easy. The path is flat, almost always, directly along the riverbank and very well marked throughout, making it very suitable for families, beginners, or regular cyclists looking to combine easy riding with wonderful scenery. The trail is signposted, wonderfully designed, and very well maintained. Most of the trail is asphalted and the country roads that are included are roads with light traffic. Of course, when entering and exiting towns and cities, you will share the road.
Airport Info
The closest international airport to your tour start in Passau, is Munich (MUC). However closest international airport to the end of your tour, in Vienna, is Vienna International Airport (VIE). If you want to fly into and out of the same airport you can plan for your arrival and departure from Vienna International Airport. Otherwise, you may arrive to Munich, and depart from Vienna. Transfers from Vienna to Passau are available.
Local Travel
From Munich Airport, to arrive to Passau, you must take a bus to Freising train station (approximately €2). It’s also possible to take a taxi from the Airport to Freising Station (approximately €25). From Freising, continue by train to Passau. The train ride is approx. 2 to 2½ hours (depending on connections) and costs €30 to €45 depending on type of train.
At the end of your tour, the Vienna Airport is easily accessible from the main train station by CAT ( city airport train), travel time is 16 minutes. In fact, you can actually check-in for your flight at Vienna Mitte train station.
If you are arriving in Vienna and need to travel to Passau for your tour start, again train travel from the airport to the city center is very convenient and from Wien HBF (main train station) trains to Passau are approximately two hours and 16 minutes travel time.
Climate
The region has a moderate maritime climate, generally experiencing pleasantly mild winters and relatively cool summers. Please check local conditions prior to your departure and remember that your tour will stretch along the Danube from Passau to Vienna so check different locations along the route for a good overall picture. See below for average temperatures and rainfall.
Important to know
Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Tour Operator
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