Travel Details

Tour profile:

Level 1: the cycling path is completely paved from one end to the other, flat, almost always directly along the riverbank and is also very suitable for beginners and children.

Day 1: Passau

Individual arrival. Use the remaining time on a city tour or get to know the “City of Three Rivers” on a boat cruise (not included) or simply go for a walk through the picturesque old part of town. Bike hand over between 4 p.m and 7 p.m - for late arrivals on the next morning.

Day 2: Passau – Schlögener Loop, approx. 44 km

You start your first cycling route through the Upper Danube Valley to Schlögen. In Engelhartszell, you can visit the one and only “Trappist“ monastery in Austria and can even sample some delicious liqueurs straight from the convent. Continue the journey to the impressive “Schlögener Loop”, where the river makes a complete 180-degree bend.

Day 3: Schlögener Loop – Linz, approx. 53 km

Between the banks of the Danube there are small passenger ferries waiting for you to take. Enjoy! Next, you cycle through the slowly widening fertile basin of Eferdinger and on into Linz, the capital of Upper Austria and European Culture Capital of 2009. Enjoy the magical summer evening doing some shopping around the lovely main square of the city.

Day 4: Linz – Region Grein, approx. 60 km

An excursion to Enns, the oldest town in Austria is highly recommended and worthwhile in any case. This leg guides you through beautiful meadows and tranquil hinterland while passing the Celtic village Mitterkirchen, rolling by the majestic church in Baumgartenberg and on to the romantic castle of Clam. Toward the end of the day, you reach the gorgeous Baroque village of Grein. There, is the oldest theatre in Austria, which is awaiting your royal visit.

Day 5: Region Grein – Region Melk, approx. 51 km

Today’s tour is enjoyed by cycling through the fascinating landscape of tall and densely wooded rock formations on both sides of the Danube. High above the Danube is the Pilgrimage Church of Maria Taferl. From there, you are greeted from afar by the marvellous Benedictine Monastery of Melk.

Day 6: Region Melk – Krems/Traismauer, approx. 40/55 km

Another highlight of this tour is the chance to cycle through the magnificent Wachau. A landscape where you will find terraced vineyards, apricot groves interspersed with castles, palaces and monasteries. There is also the possibility to take a break off your bike and relax on a short boat excursion. On your way to Krems you cycle through the winery villages of Spitz, Weißkirchen and Durnstein. Through these charming villages you will see quaint alluring taverns, which are just waiting to present Austrian hospitality at its best. Something you have to experience first hand.

Day 7: Krems/Traismauer – Vienna, approx. 39 km+ train ride

By train you will depart from this UNESCO World Cultural Heritage region. After arriving in Tulln, you will ride your bike for the last time on this tour directly through the Vienna Woods (Wiener Wald) and pass through “The Gates of Vienna”. Along the way don’t forget to stop in and visit the impressive monastery in Klosterneuburg and then continue on to “The City of Music”: Vienna.

Day 8: Vienna

Included train ride back to Passau or extended stay in Vienna. Against surcharge bus ride back possible ( transfer own bikes incl.)

NEW 2012: Ship Ride from Vienna to Passau - on a cruise ship

GOOD TO KNOW:

We highly recommend to visit an unforgettable Waltz- and Operetta-Concert

If you have time then enjoy our Danube Cycle Path Extension Vienna-Bratislava Trip - we will advise you with pleasure!

Tour Details/Prices

.....DON'T FORGET: to book early really pays off!

* only possible from May 12 till August 31 (Mon-Sun; 8-9 am)
** booking the 4*+ (cityhotel) a supplement on the tourprice occurs