10.04.2010-09.10.2010
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Danube bicycle path
Distance tours,
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8 days / 7 nights
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History left visible traces along the tour, ruins and fortresses, former settlements of Danube skippers or traces of the Roman civilization. You will notice the changes of local colour from Bavaria through Upper Austria and Lower Austria to Vienna. Homemade specialities vary from rustic to sophisticated and beverage preferences change from beer to cider and wine. Do not miss the opportunity of getting the taste of Austria. This route is ideally suited for a cycle holiday with the whole family.
Enjoy the flair of the three-river-city Passau or baroque city Schaerding.
Day 2: Passau – Schloegen/St. Agatha/Wesenufer approx. 40-60 km
Stroll through the city, visit the dome and listen to a concert on the world’s biggest church organ (except on Sundays and holidays). Cycle along the river Danube via Obernzell to Engelhartszell (Austria’s sole Trappist monastery). Through natural reserve Donauleiten on the north bank to Schlogener Schlinge. Here granite stone was too hard an obstacle for the river to pass through and the water had to make a 180° bend.
Day 3: Schloegen/St. Agatha/Wesenufer – Linz approx. 55 km
You cycle through the fascinating double bend between Schloegen and Aschach. Many ruins of old fortresses keep watch. Cultural highlight of today is the monastery Wilhering. In the evening enjoy a stroll through historic old town of Linz, capital of Upper Austria. We suggest taking a ride
on canary-yellow Linz City Express to get a real good view of the cultural capital 2009.
Day 4: Linz – Perg/Grein/surroundings approx. 50 km
Today you might consider a detour to St. Florian (baroque style Augustine monastery) and into the oldest city of Austria – Enns. See the main-square with the symbol of Enns – 60 m high city tower from the 16th century proudly rising in the centre. Equally situated on the main-square is museum Lauriacum showcasing a remarkable archaeological collection. You cycle on the river past Mauthausen, Au on Danube to Perg and Mitterkirchen and Grein/Bad Kreuzen. In the afternoon you reach lovely baroque style city with Danube Skipper Museum and the oldest theatre of Austria, still in action.
Day 5: Perg/Grein/surroundings – Marbach/Maria Taferl/Persenbeug approx. 50 km
Once a crucial and much dreaded part by Danube skippers, it is harmless to cycle – Strudengau. Maria Taferl is a popular and beautifully located pilgrim’s church, attracting thousands of pilgrims every year.
Day 6: Marbach/Maria Taferl/Persenbeug – Krems approx. 65 km
One of the highlights of Danube cycle trail is famous Wachau. You cycle to Melk with imposing Benedictine monastery. Melk also is the gateway to Wachau. Through vineyards and orchards you cycle past wine-growing towns as Spitz, Weißenkirchen and Durnstein to Krems, the 1.000 year old town! To get an idea of the culinary temptations, a wine-tasting will be arranged for you.
Day 7: Krems – Vienna approx. 80 km
Past monastery Goettweig you cycle via Traismauer to flower-city Tulln. Tipp: visit the Egon-Schiele-Museum. The heights of Vienna Forest close in on the river. If you are not in a hurry to leave, book some extra days to enjoy Vienna and the surroundings. Visit Klosterneuburg with the art-treasures and a private art-museum, walk in Empress Elisabeth’s footsteps in castle Schoenbrunn, visit castle Belvedere and enjoy a horse-carriage tour of the centre. The last 25 km from Tulln to Vienna can be covered by train (individual organisation).
Day 8: Individual departure or extra days
Parking in Passau: safe car park for about € 22 to 65 per week
Parking in Schaerding: Public car park, free of charge or hotel car park for about € 6 to € 8 per day.
Both cities are very well connected by train! Please inform us about your favourite arrival city when booking the trip.
A railway ticket for the return fare after the tour from Vienna to Passau is included into the package price (excl. bicycle). If you need this ticket before the tour you have to buy it on spot. You will receive a reduction of € 20 per person; notification with booking necessary.
Bus transfer from Vienna: Wednesday to Sunday, duration approx. 4 hrs, cost per person incl. bicycle € 30, reservation requested!
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The Austrian romance tour.
The classic route along the river Danube from Passau to Vienna is one of the most beautiful cycle tours of Europe. Nobody will forget the unique natural beauties of Schlogener Schlinge, the legendary Nibelungen country or famous Wachau with vineyards and apricot orchards.History left visible traces along the tour, ruins and fortresses, former settlements of Danube skippers or traces of the Roman civilization. You will notice the changes of local colour from Bavaria through Upper Austria and Lower Austria to Vienna. Homemade specialities vary from rustic to sophisticated and beverage preferences change from beer to cider and wine. Do not miss the opportunity of getting the taste of Austria. This route is ideally suited for a cycle holiday with the whole family.
Dates
Tour course
Day 1: Individual arrival at Passau/SchaerdingEnjoy the flair of the three-river-city Passau or baroque city Schaerding.
Day 2: Passau – Schloegen/St. Agatha/Wesenufer approx. 40-60 km
Stroll through the city, visit the dome and listen to a concert on the world’s biggest church organ (except on Sundays and holidays). Cycle along the river Danube via Obernzell to Engelhartszell (Austria’s sole Trappist monastery). Through natural reserve Donauleiten on the north bank to Schlogener Schlinge. Here granite stone was too hard an obstacle for the river to pass through and the water had to make a 180° bend.
Day 3: Schloegen/St. Agatha/Wesenufer – Linz approx. 55 km
You cycle through the fascinating double bend between Schloegen and Aschach. Many ruins of old fortresses keep watch. Cultural highlight of today is the monastery Wilhering. In the evening enjoy a stroll through historic old town of Linz, capital of Upper Austria. We suggest taking a ride
on canary-yellow Linz City Express to get a real good view of the cultural capital 2009.
Day 4: Linz – Perg/Grein/surroundings approx. 50 km
Today you might consider a detour to St. Florian (baroque style Augustine monastery) and into the oldest city of Austria – Enns. See the main-square with the symbol of Enns – 60 m high city tower from the 16th century proudly rising in the centre. Equally situated on the main-square is museum Lauriacum showcasing a remarkable archaeological collection. You cycle on the river past Mauthausen, Au on Danube to Perg and Mitterkirchen and Grein/Bad Kreuzen. In the afternoon you reach lovely baroque style city with Danube Skipper Museum and the oldest theatre of Austria, still in action.
Day 5: Perg/Grein/surroundings – Marbach/Maria Taferl/Persenbeug approx. 50 km
Once a crucial and much dreaded part by Danube skippers, it is harmless to cycle – Strudengau. Maria Taferl is a popular and beautifully located pilgrim’s church, attracting thousands of pilgrims every year.
Day 6: Marbach/Maria Taferl/Persenbeug – Krems approx. 65 km
One of the highlights of Danube cycle trail is famous Wachau. You cycle to Melk with imposing Benedictine monastery. Melk also is the gateway to Wachau. Through vineyards and orchards you cycle past wine-growing towns as Spitz, Weißenkirchen and Durnstein to Krems, the 1.000 year old town! To get an idea of the culinary temptations, a wine-tasting will be arranged for you.
Day 7: Krems – Vienna approx. 80 km
Past monastery Goettweig you cycle via Traismauer to flower-city Tulln. Tipp: visit the Egon-Schiele-Museum. The heights of Vienna Forest close in on the river. If you are not in a hurry to leave, book some extra days to enjoy Vienna and the surroundings. Visit Klosterneuburg with the art-treasures and a private art-museum, walk in Empress Elisabeth’s footsteps in castle Schoenbrunn, visit castle Belvedere and enjoy a horse-carriage tour of the centre. The last 25 km from Tulln to Vienna can be covered by train (individual organisation).
Day 8: Individual departure or extra days
Route features
Along the river Danube flat or slightly descending, almost 100% on dedicated cycle path without any motor traffic. There are only very short parts on quiet minor roads. Simply a masterpiece of a bicycle tour as it should be.Map
Discover the region (Google Maps)
Prices
| Category A | Category B | Category C | |
| Basic price | 545,- | 475,- | 398,- |
| Surcharge single room | 185,- | 135,- | 125,- |
| Half board surcharge | 120,- | 98,- | 90,- |
| High season surcharge (08.05.-24.09.) | 50,- | 50,- | 50,- |
| Rental bicycle | 55,- | 55,- | 55,- |
| Electro bike | 110,- | 110,- | 110,- |
Category A: 4****-hotels
Category B: 4****- und 3***-hotels
Category C: guest houses and inns
Category B: 4****- und 3***-hotels
Category C: guest houses and inns
Extra nights
| Basic price A | Single surch. | Basic price B | Single surch. | Basic price C | Single surch. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wien | 72,- | 38,- | 62,- | 25,- | 55,- | 25,- |
| Linz | 58,- | 28,- | 58,- | 28,- | 50,- | 20,- |
| Passau | 56,- | 22,- | 50,- | 18,- | 42,- | 15,- |
| Schärding | 55,- | 16,- | 55,- | 16,- | 55,- | 16,- |
All prices per person in Euro
Services
- Personal welcome and tour information
- Overnights in hotels and guesthouses of the booked category
- Breakfast buffet style or substantial breakfast
- Half board, if booked: 3-course dinner (6x, in Vienna only B&B)
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (1 pc. luggage/person, max. 20 kilos)
- 1 ferry crossing (Au-Schloegen) incl. bicycle
- Three-river-cruise in Passau
- Ride with Linz City Express
- 1 wine tasting (3 wines) in Wachau
- Train fare Vienna – Passau (transfer of own bicycles not included)
- Detailed documentation (maps, route description, points of interest, ferry time tables, city maps)
- 7-day-service-hotline
Extras
Parking/arrival and departureParking in Passau: safe car park for about € 22 to 65 per week
Parking in Schaerding: Public car park, free of charge or hotel car park for about € 6 to € 8 per day.
Both cities are very well connected by train! Please inform us about your favourite arrival city when booking the trip.
A railway ticket for the return fare after the tour from Vienna to Passau is included into the package price (excl. bicycle). If you need this ticket before the tour you have to buy it on spot. You will receive a reduction of € 20 per person; notification with booking necessary.
Bus transfer from Vienna: Wednesday to Sunday, duration approx. 4 hrs, cost per person incl. bicycle € 30, reservation requested!
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