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Cycling group in the small village of Schwallenbach in Wachau

Danube Cycle Path sporty, Schärding/Passau – Vienna

From Passau to Vienna SPORTY

5 Days / 4 Nights
Athletic
147  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
147  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
Cycling group in the small village of Schwallenbach in Wachau

The essentials at a glance

Sporty cycling tour along the Danube from Schärding/Passau to Vienna through Austria. The route follows flat, well-built bike paths along the river, passing through Linz, the Schlögener Schlinge natural phenomenon, baroque Melk Abbey, and the Wachau wine region. Includes wine tasting, ferry ride, and accommodation with breakfast. Daily distances range from 95-125 km over 4 cycling days.

This tour, which starts in the three-river city of Passau or in the baroque town of Schärding and leads to beautiful Vienna, is quite something - in many respects. You cycle the 330 km route at a sporty pace over five days. The stage destinations are a string of highlights that combine nature and cities, culture and action as well as culinary delights and enjoyment. So what are you waiting for?

View of the Danube and the city
View of Melk Abbey
Cycling group on the bike path to Grein
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Choose between Schärding and Passau for your first overnight stay - don't worry, there's no right or wrong here, as both towns are real gems. The first stage takes you to the Upper Austrian capital of Linz. Let yourself be inspired by art and culture, stroll through the old town and, to compensate, take the Pöstlingbergbahn up to Linz's local mountain, where a breathtaking view awaits. 

On day 3, it's worth focusing on architecture and history, as you pass the Celtic village of Mitterkirchen, the baroque town of Grein, the Maria Taferl Basilica and the imposing Melk Abbey, among others. Take another deep breath before the final stage through the lovely Wachau region to the vibrant metropolis of Vienna. Why not plan an extension, the Austrian capital has endless things to offer! 

  • The confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube rivers is the reason the beautiful three-river city is known as such. If you want to take a hike to the Veste Oberhaus, you will be rewarded with an impressive view. For you can see exactly how the green Inn and the black Ilz flow into the blue Danube.
  • The natural spectacle Schlögener Schlinge: On the ferry ride to the accommodation you can get a great picture of the unique 180-degree turn of the Danube. The granite-rich land literally did not allow the Danube to pass, so it had to turn.
  • Juicy apricots in the Wachau: The particularly mild climate of the Wachau offers apricots and grapes the perfect growing conditions. This allows their aroma to unfold in a perfect way - be sure to taste your way through the numerous delicacies!
  • The feudal Ringstrasse in Vienna: Whether it's the State Opera House, the Hofburg Palace or the Votive Church - if you want to explore the city's historical sights, all you have to do is walk along the Ring and one architectural masterpiece follows the next. Tip: Hop on the "Vienna Ring Tram" and explore the street in comfort from the tram.

On this tour you will walk in the historical footsteps of the Celts, Nibelungs and Romans, who used the Danube as a transport and trade route. Today, the well-maintained Danube Cycle Path winds alongside it. For the 95 to 115 km long stages of this tour, you should be in good shape and have cycling experience.

View of the Danube and the city
View of Melk Abbey
Cycling group on the bike path to Grein

Itinerary at a glance

The Danube Cycle Route offers a wealth of magnificent views, for example from Passau Veste to the convergence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube rivers, in Schlögen to the Danube Gorge or from Pöstlingberg to Linz. In Vienna, the Ringstrasse offers pure culture.

Stroll through the pretty little baroque town of Schärding and marvel at the famous Silberzeile lane or take a walk through the “New Centre” of Passau, the three rivers town , which has been completely redesigned as a pedestrian, car-free area.

Hotel (example) Schärding / Passau:

Cat. A: Stadthotel / Passauer Wolf
Cat. B: Stiegenwirt / Hotel Innsento
Cat. C: Landhotel St.Florian / Hotel Atrium

 

First, you will follow the river Inn to Passau where it joins the Danube and then you will cycle along the Danube towards Engelhartszell. Do not miss the opportunity to visit Engelhartszell abbey with its own liquor production. On your way to Linz you will come across the unique natural phenomenon - the “Schlögener Schlinge (river bend)”, where the Danube has been forced to make a 180° degrees turn. Once you have reached the European culture capital 2009, you can enjoy the lively historic old town, the scenic views of Linz from the Pöstlingberg or simply take a walk along the Danube.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: Leonardo Boutique Linz
Cat. B: Hotel Courtyard
Cat. C: Donauwelle

 

You will leave Linz and cycle towards Strudengau and Nibelungengau. You will cycle past the Celtic village Mitterkirchen and just before the border between Upper and Lower Austria you will see the baroque town of Grein with Austria’s oldest city theatre and Greinburg castle. Then you will continue your journey to Maria Taferl and Melk. Here you should stop briefly and look up – otherwise you may miss out on seeing the beautiful Melk abbey, which towers above the Danube.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: Post Melk
Cat. B: Donauhof Pichler Emmersdorf
Cat. C: Wachauerhof Melk

 

Today, you will leave Melk and cycle into the landscape of the Wachau region where you will be enchanted by the atmosphere of the typical fruit orchards and vineyards. Today, we will organise wine tasting for you, which is a must-do during a visit to the Wachau region. Refreshed, you will cycle past the wine towns of Spitz and Weißenkirchen as well as the ruins of Dürnstein castle. During the last kilometres of your bike tour you will cycle via the 1,000-year-old town of Krems and the Roman town of Tulln to the Danube metropolis of Vienna.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: MAXX by Steigenberger
Cat. B: Roomz Prater Vienna
Cat. C: Simm's Hotel

 

Day
05

Departure or extension

Other variants of this tour

Cycling group in the Wachau
Danube Cycle Path, Wachau valley
5 Days
A bike stands in front of many vines, wooded hills in the background
Danube Cycle Path shortened, Schärding/Passau – Vienna
6 Days
Cycling group leaving the bicycle ferry, in the background the departing ferry and the village of Engelhartszell.
Danube Cycle Path highlights
7 Days
A cyclist takes a break next to the well-maintained cycle path in the vineyards of the Wachau and studies the further course of the tour on a map
Danube Cycle Path, Schärding/Passau – Vienna
8 Days
View of Grein from the banks of the Danube, with a small wooden boat in the foreground
Danube Cycle Path, Schärding – Vienna
8 Days
Cyclist taking a break sitting on an upturned boat on the bank of the Danube
Danube Cycle Path with Charm
8 Days
Cycle break of two cyclists between vines, in the foreground a pink blossoming rose bush, in the background the church of Schwallenbach
Danube Cycle Path - the easy going tour
10 Days
Cycling stop on a bridge with a view of the Danube and Passau
Danube Cycle Path - the easy going tour
12 Days
Cyclist at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna
Bicycle group on the bike path
Ferry at the Danube loop
Cycling at sunset with a view of Melk Abbey
Cyclist on the bank of the Danube
Cyclists cross a bridge in the wine region Wachau

Difficulty level

Athletic

Flat or slightly downhill route along the Danube. Well-built bike path and almost the entire route is off-road. Minor roads make up only very short sections of this route – the Danube cycle path is a perfect bike route.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

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Gravel Bike 20-speed
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Body size approx. 155 cm - 195 cm

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Body size approx. 148 cm - 195 cm

46 cm "xs" |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in category A in 4****-hotels and hotels on a 4**** level, in category B in 3***- and 4****-hotels and in category C in 3***-hotels and inns, in Linz and Vienna in 4****hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel information 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • 1 ferry ride (Au-Schlögen) incl. bike
  • 1 wine tasting in the Wachau region
  • App for navigation and GPS-data
  • Servicehotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Return transfer by minibus to Passau or Schärding, every day in the afternoon, costs EUR 85 per person, EUR 39 extra for your own bike, reservation necessary, to be paid for in advance.

 

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Schärding and Passau train station
  • Munich and Vienna airport
  • Parking in Schärding: Free private parking lot on the Eurobike premises
  • Parking in Passau: Public parking garage, costs approx. EUR 5 per day
  • Good train connections from Vienna to Passau or Schärding

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Detailed information

  • When booking, please inform us about where you wish to arrive
  • Weather warranty/Spring and autumn special: Tour bookings with arrival within season 1 can be rebooked free of charge up to 5 working days prior to arrival in case of bad weather
  • Due to the late arrival of the return transfer in Schärding or Passau, we recommend booking an extra night.

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of EUR 20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in category A in 4****-hotels and hotels on a 4**** level, in category B in 3***- and 4****-hotels and in category C in 3***-hotels and inns, in Linz and Vienna in 4****hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing
  • Luggage transfer
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
  • 1 ferry ride (Au-Schlögen) incl. bike
  • 1 wine tasting in the Wachau region
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Printed route book, per room EUR 20
  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Return transfer by minibus to Passau or Schärding, every day in the afternoon, costs EUR 95 per person, EUR 45 extra for your own bike, reservation necessary, to be paid for in advance.

 

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train to Passau or Schärding
  • Linz, Vienna or Munich airport
  • Parking Schärding: free private parking spaces on the Eurobike premises
  • Parking in Passau: Public parking garage, costs approx. EUR 5 per day
  • Departure by train from Vienna to Passau or Schärding, duration approx. 3 hours with 1 change in Linz or Passau

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

 

Detailed information

  • When booking, please inform us about where you wish to arrive
  • Weather warranty/Spring and autumn special: Tour bookings with arrival within season 1 can be rebooked free of charge up to 5 working days prior to arrival in case of bad weather
  • Due to the late arrival of the return transfer in Schärding or Passau, we recommend booking an extra night
Manuel Gangl

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Our contribution to climate protection

147 kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
With a cycling holiday, you are opting for an extremely climate-friendly form of travel. We are aware that even this generates a certain amount of CO2 emissions, even if this is low compared to other forms of travel. The emissions caused are calculated per travel and person using the internationally recognised ‘Carmacal’ CO2 calculator and offset by supporting carefully selected climate protection projects. A detailed overview of emissions in the areas of transport, accommodation, activities and on-site catering can be found here.
147 kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
With a cycling holiday, you are opting for an extremely climate-friendly form of travel. We are aware that even this generates a certain amount of CO2 emissions, even if this is low compared to other forms of travel. The emissions caused are calculated per travel and person using the internationally recognised ‘Carmacal’ CO2 calculator and offset by supporting carefully selected climate protection projects. A detailed overview of emissions in the areas of transport, accommodation, activities and on-site catering can be found here.

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