A cycling journey along one of Europe’s most beautiful and famous cycle routes, discovering the Danube and its most enchanting landscapes. Starting in Passau, the picturesque City of Three Rivers, you will follow well-maintained cycle paths along the river, passing through historic towns, lush countryside and charming wine-growing regions, before reaching the magnificent Austrian capital, Vienna.
Along the way, you will discover breathtaking natural scenery, including the famous Schlögen Bend, where the Danube makes a spectacular 180-degree turn, and the romantic Strudengau region. You will cycle through the fertile Eferding Basin and the Machland region, discovering charming traditional villages, historic monasteries and fascinating traces of the region’s rich past.
One of the highlights of the journey is the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its terraced vineyards, picturesque wine-growing villages such as Spitz, Weißenkirchen and Dürnstein, and the impressive Melk Abbey. This is a region to be savoured at a leisurely pace, with enchanting views, traditional cuisine and excellent local wines.
The tour concludes in Vienna, a city of timeless imperial elegance, where you can explore magnificent palaces, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the famous Ringstrasse and its historic coffee houses.
An ideal tour for anyone wishing to enjoy an active yet relaxing holiday, combining the pleasure of cycling with the discovery of Austria’s beautiful landscapes, culture and traditions, while following the course of one of Europe’s most fascinating rivers.
Included and Not Included Services
7 nights' accommodation with breakfast.
Luggage transfer from Passau to Vienna, including insurance coverage of up to €1,000 per person, with collection at 9:00 am and delivery by approximately 6:30 pm.
Information package including a detailed route book.
Travel documents with a tailor-made itinerary and GPS tracks.
Any applicable tourist tax, approximately €2.50 per person per night, payable directly at the hotel.
Lunches.
Dinners, unless half-board is booked. Half-board is available for nights 2, 3, 5 and 6.
Beverages with meals.
Travel insurance.
Anything not expressly mentioned in the "What's Included" section.
Individual arrival at your first hotel in Passau, where you will receive your travel documents and rental bikes (if booked).
Free time to explore the charming city of Passau at your own pace.
Leaving Passau behind, you will cycle along the Danube, passing through Obernzell and by the Jochenstein hydroelectric power station before reaching Engelhartszell, home to Austria's only Trappist monastery. The route continues along the riverbanks, taking you through beautiful natural landscapes and past the famous Schlögen Bend, before reaching Wesenufer or Aschach, depending on your accommodation.
Today you will cycle through the spectacular Schlögen Bend, continuing along the scenic and unspoilt narrow valley near Kaiserau before reaching Aschach, a charming little town with a beautiful Baroque atmosphere.
The route then takes you through the fertile Eferding Basin, passing through the town of Eferding and continuing via Wilhering, where you can admire the magnificent Rococo church, famous for its thousand angel figures, and Ottensheim. From here, you will finally reach Linz, the capital of Upper Austria.
Today you will follow the Danube Cycle Path through the Machland region. The route takes you past Steyregg and the Abwinden hydroelectric power station before reaching Mauthausen. From here, you will continue towards your final destination for the day: Au or, via Mitterkirchen, Wallsee, depending on the route option selected.
Today you will cycle through the picturesque Strudengau region, following the romantic Hößgang stretch of the Danube before reaching Ybbs. From here, you will continue towards your final destination: Maria Taferl, Austria's second most important pilgrimage site, or the charming towns of Marbach or Pöchlarn, depending on your accommodation.
Following the Danube Cycle Path, you will reach Melk, home to its impressive abbey, before continuing through the beautiful Wachau Valley. Along the way, you will pass through the charming wine-growing villages of Spitz and Weißenkirchen and visit Dürnstein, famous for its historic old town and picturesque castle ruins. The day's journey will end in Krems, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or in Traismauer, depending on your accommodation.
If you wish to shorten the cycling distance, you can take a boat trip along the Danube, for example from Spitz or Dürnstein to Krems. In the event of particularly low or high water levels, travelling by train may be necessary as an alternative to the boat transfer.
The route takes you through Tulln, known as the City of Flowers, and onwards to Klosterneuburg. Here, you can return your rental bikes and comfortably reach the centre of Vienna by S-Bahn (suburban train), with services running every 30 minutes, or continue cycling all the way to your hotel.
Day 8: Individual Departure
Individual departure or the possibility to extend your stay upon request.
| Category A | ||
|---|---|---|
| Package | view calendar | |
| Half board supplement | 139 € | |
| Categoria B | ||
|---|---|---|
| Package | view calendar | |
| Half board supplement | 115 € | |
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
| 21-gear bicycle (woman) Donautouristik | 90 € | |
| 21-gear bicycle (men) Donautouristik | 90 € | |
| E-Bike 8/7 Donautouristik | 200 € | |
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
| Return transfer per person | 46 € | |
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
Tour information
- Duration 8 days
- Difficulty Level Easy
- Distance 290 - 365 km