Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Anniversary Tour
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Stand Okt 2022, Änderungen vorbehalten.
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Experience the classic Danube Cycle Route from Passau to Vienna as an anniversary bike tour at an incredible special price!
This is a perfect bicycle tour for beginners 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 vineyards. The Danube path winds its way past forested woodlands and is dotted with charming villages.
Alternative tour: >> Danube Impressions - from Passau to Vienna and back by bike+boat<<
Route
Tour profile / level 1:
The path is completely paved from one end to the other, flat, almost always directly along the river bank, very suitable also for beginners and children.
Day 1: Passau
Individual arrival at Passau. Use any extra time for a walk through the picturesque old part of town, or take a boat around this city of 3 rivers (not included). Bike handover until 4 pm (late arrivals will get their bike the next morning)
Day 2: Passau – Linz, approx. 52 km + ship ride + train ride
The Upper Danube Valley with its steep and wooded slopes is almost untouched and idyllic. You catch the ship to Kasten 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 Ottensheim. There you catch a train to enter Linz, the Upper Austrian capital. Enjoy the summer evening with a shopping tour in the charming old town.
Day 3: Linz – Strudengau, approx. 60 km
Tip: Make a trip to Enns, the oldest city of Austria. You cycle through the Celt village Mitterkirchen and pass 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 “Greinburg”.
Day 4: Strudengau - Nibelungengau, approx. 46 km
You enjoy the Danube landscape of the Struden- and Nibelungengau, with high rock formations on the left and right side of the Danube. High above the Danube you will find the pilgrimage church of Maria Taferl. Clearly visible from a distance, the Benedictine Monastery Melk welcomes you.
Day 5: Nibelungengau – Krems/surroundings, approx. 49 km
Another highlight of this cycle tour is the beautiful landscape of 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 – Vienna, approx. 41 km + train ride
Today you cycle through the unique cultural landscape of this UNESCO world heritage region until Tulln. From there the journey goes on by train and leads you to the Capital of Austria, Vienna.
Day 7: Vienna
Individual departure or extension stay in Vienna. Comfortable is also to return to Passau by train or bus (not included – surcharge).
Leistungen
6 nights, shower/WC
Daily breakfast
Luggage transport to hotel in Vienna (1 piece of luggage p.p./max. 23 kg)
1 bottle of quality wine from the Wachau region/room
Tasting of regional products
1 x boat trip Passau - Kasten (incl. bike)
1 x train ride Ottensheim - Linz + Tulln - Vienna (incl. bike)
Service hotline (also on weekends)
1x handlebar bag with digital route book per room (also available as GPX file)
Termine & Preise
Extras
| Discounts extra bed in double room with 2 full paying adults | |
| 0-6,99 years | -100% |
| 7-11,99 years | -50% |
| 12-14,99 years | -25% |
| 15-99 years | -10% |
| Bicycle & equipment | |
| 21-speed-bike, childrens bike, child trailer | 99 |
| Child seat | 39 |
| E-bike / Child E-bike | 219 |
| Bike helmet-purchase | 40 |
| Rental bike disclaimer touring/E-Bike | 19/45 |
| Transfer | |
| Train ride Vienna Central Station - Passau (exkl. bike) | 57 |
| Supplement for train ride from Vienna Airport (excl. bike) | 12 |
| Bus ride Vienna-Passau incl. own bike (May 21-Sept. 16), departure approx. 8/9 am duration approx. 4 hours | 99 |
| Private transfer Munich - Passau - one-way / 1-8 persons from airport or city |
from 270 |
| Additional night | |
| Passau 3* (dbl/sgl) | 59/82 |
| Vienna 3* (dbl/sgl) | 70/105 |
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Unterkunft
Fahrrad
Nützliches
Arrival - Parking - Departure
Arrival by plane
Airports: Munich (MUC), Salzburg (SZG), Linz (LNZ), Vienna (VIE)
Train connections with 1-2 changes from Vienna Airport to Passau (travel time: approx. 3 hours).
You will find the latest timetable here.
Arrival by train
Train stations: Munich, Salzburg, Linz, Vienna
The actual timeable and prices you will find via Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB.
Arrival by car
Unfortunately you can not park your car free of charge in Passau. However there are varios possibilities for parking your car during your holiday - please note parking expenses have to be paid on the spot.
Globus Garage Passau
The bike hand over is located near the Globus Garage. Parking is only possible if you fill in >> this form.
parking garage: € 11,- per day/car
parking lot : € 7,- per day/car
Important: Car acceptance is only possible in the period from 12pm to 3pm.
Some of our start hotels also offer a hotel garage. This information you will find on your final travel documents.
Transfer
Private transfer from Munich airport see "Dates and Prices".
It is possible to add a train or bus ride from Vienna to Passau. The train ride can be used before or after the tour. The bus ride is only bookable for after the tour. Prices and details under "Dates and Prices"
Taxi Munich airport – Freising train station (approx. € 25,-), train ride Freising – Passau (Bavarian ticket: 1. person € 27,-. Each further person € 9,- up to 5 people)
Additional information
Please note that double rooms with separate beds (twin rooms) can only be listed as a non-binding customer request and therefore cannot be confirmed as fixed. We try to meet your wishes and thank you for your understanding.
Helmets are mandatory in Austria for children up to 12 years! Please bring your own fitting helmet.
Local tax payable on spot (approx. € 1 - 2,50 per person/night)
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Klaus Gugerell