Tour Selection
Danube Loop
Schlögen
Wachau
Melk
Dürnstein
Orth
Vienna
7-Gear-Bike Ladies
7-Gear-Biek Men
Electrobike
Danube Anniversary Tour
This is a perfect bicycle tour for the beginner as well as for anyone seeking a ride away from traffic and maddening crowds.
There are some incredible highlights at every stage. Discover the town of Melk, known for its imposing Benedictine monastery. As you pedal along to Krems, stop in Wachau, known for its wine gardens. The Danube path winds its way past vineyards and forested woodlands and is dotted with charming villages.
Travel Details
Tour Profile:
Level 1, the path is completely paved, flat, almost always directly along the river bank, very suitable also for beginners and children.
Day 1: Passau
Independent arrival to Passau. Use any extra time for a walk through the picturesque old part of town, or take a boat cruise around this city of 3 rivers (not included).
Day 2: Passau – Linz, River cruise to Schlögen (approx. 52 km / 32 miles)
Meeting at apr. 08:00 a.m. for information meeting and bike-handover.
The Upper Danube Valley with its steep and wooded slopes is almost untouched and idyllic. You catch the ship to Schlögen and continue on through the impressive Danube loop, where the river makes an about turn of 180 degrees. You cycle through the Eferdinger basin to Linz, the Upper Austrian capital. Enjoy the summer evening with a shopping tour in the charming old part of town.
Day 3: Linz - Grein/Surroundings (approx. 60 km / 37 miles)
Tip: Make an excursion to Enns, the oldest city of Austria . You cycle through the Celt village Mitterkirchen and the church in Baumgartenberg. In the afternoon you arrive at “Burg Clam”, one of the best preserved castles in the country. Your destination, Grein, is dominated by the picturesque castle of “Greinburg”.
Day 4: Grein/Surroundings – Melk/Surroundings (approx. 55 km/34 miles)
You enjoy the Danube landscape of the Struden and Nibelungenau, with high rock formations on the left and right side of the Danube. High above the Danube stands the pilgrimage church of Maria Taferl. Clearly visible from a distance, the Benedictine Monastery Melk greets you.
Day 5: Melk/Surroundings – Krems/Traismauer (approx. 40/55 km; 25/35 miles)
Another highlight of this cycle tour is the beautiful landscape of the Wachau. You can find wine terraces, apricot trees, castles and monasteries between them. During your travel to Krems you cycle through the attractive vineyards of Spitz, Weissenkirchen and Dürnstein. Along the way you see cozy Taverns, where you can relax and enjoy the Austrian hospitality.
Day 6: Krems/Traismauer – Vienna (approx. 39km /25 miles)
With the train you leave the unique cultural landscape of this UNESCO world heritance region. In Tulln you begin the last leg of your cycling tour. Don’t forget to visit the Monastery in Klosterneuburg before you reach Vienna !
Day 7: Vienna
Individual departure or extension stay in Vienna.
We highly recommend to visit an unforgettable Waltz- and Operetta-Concert
Tour Details/Prices
Arrival days: daily except Sundays, April 29 till Oktober 02,2010
Arrival | Parking | Departure
Train Station: Passau, Vienna
Airport: Munich, Linz, Vienna
Transfer:
Munich- Passau: € 49,- per person (min. 2 persons)
Return Train ride Vienna-Passau: € 25,- per person
Return Bustransfer Vienna-Passau (Wednesday-Sunday) incl. own bike: € 50,- per Person/payable locally
Accommodation:
Comfort rooms in typical inns; 3 * Category, sometimes good 2 * inns
Included Services:
+ 6 nights in rooms with private facilities, breakfast
+ Welcome drink
+ Luggage transfer till Vienna
+ 1 bottle of wine per room
+ a tasting of regional products
+ 1 rivercruise Passau - Schlögen
+ 1 ferry ride Spitz
+ train ride Krems/Traismauer-Tulln (incl. bike)
+ FREE handlebar bag with travel documents per room
Bikes incl. panniers:
7 or 21-Gear KTM-Unisex-Bike (please indicate preferred number of gears upon booking)
For children: Electorbike, Seats, Child trailer, Trailer bikes.
Rental for bike helmet: € 15 (prereservation necessary)
Discount:
with 2 full paying adults in double:
0-6 J.: -100%,7-11 J.: -50%, 12-14 J.: -25%, 15-99 J.: -10%
Other Information:
Extra-fee for mailing the ticket Vienna-Passau before arrival: € 12,-/booking
Price per Person in € | |
Tourprice | |
double room | 289 |
supplement May 8 till Sept. 24 | 40 |
single supplement | 90 |
halfboard supplement | 70 |
bicycle incl. panniers | bike rental |
7/21-Gear-Bike | 55 |
electric-bike | 110 |
Children bike, child trailer, tagalong | 55 |
Extranight | 3* |
double room Passau | 46 |
single supplement Passau | 13 |
double room Vienna | 58 |
single supplement Vienna | 27 |
*in Vienna only breakfast!
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