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Cycling group in the small village of Schwallenbach in Wachau

Danube Cycle Path sporty, Schärding/Passau – Vienna

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5 Days / 4 Nights
Athletic
Cycling group in the small village of Schwallenbach in Wachau

This tour, which starts in the three-river city of Passau 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?

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.

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 “Schlögler Schlinge”, where the Danube has been forced to make a 180° 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: Arcotel Nike
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 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: Arcotel Kaiserwasser
Cat. B/C: Roomz Prater

 

Day
05
Departure or extension

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 “Schlögler Schlinge”, where the Danube has been forced to make a 180° 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: Arcotel Nike
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 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: Arcotel Kaiserwasser
Cat. B/C: Roomz Prater

 

Day
05
Departure or extension

Route information

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

Our rental bikes

Unisex Electro bike 8-speed
Hub gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex electric bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 195 cm

46 cm "xs" |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Rental Bike PLUS 20/27-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with diamond frame

Body size approx. 155 cm - 205 cm

46 cm |
51 cm |
60 cm |
63 cm

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in your selected category
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel information 1x per room (German, English)
  • 1 ferry ride (Au-Schlögen) incl. bike
  • 1 wine tasting in the Wachau region
  • App for navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Return transfer by minibus from Vienna, every day in the afternoon, costs EUR 75 per person, EUR 29 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
  • Schärding: Free public car park on the Eurobike premises directly on the cycle path.
  • Passau: Public car park approx. € 45 per week, no reservation possible/necessary
  • Good train connections between Vienna and Schärding/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

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 €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in your selected category
  • 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
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Return transfer by minibus from Vienna, every day in the afternoon, costs EUR 79 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
  • Schärding: Free public car park on the Eurobike premises directly on the cycle path.
  • Passau: Public car park approx. € 45 per week, no reservation possible/necessary
  • Good train connections between Vienna and Schärding/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

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 €20 per room.

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