BONUS - biketours: 5% extra discount for bookings until 60 days prior to tour start
Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.
Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.
This sporty 6-day cycle tour along the Danube offers a perfect combination of physical activity and cultural discoveries. The route takes you through breathtaking landscapes and historic cities that inspire with their rich history and nostalgic charm. The historic Danube metropolises of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest amaze visitors with their classic, imperial flair. Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of the Danube and create unforgetable memories.
Our Tip: If you book until 60 days prior to arrival you get a 5% discount!
The tour is mostly flat with rolling hills that are sometimes slightly steep. The Austrian section follows well maintained and equipped cycle pathes directly mainly close to the river banks, in Hungary you will often cycle on quiet country backroads. On entering and leaving cities there is, of course, traffic that must be observed! The routes are suitable for an athletic riding style, they can be up to 95 km long.
Individual arrival in the waltz metropolis (our tip: cheap flights to Vienna/Bratislava). This evening is yours - how about a little stroll through the city or a visit to a typical Viennese wine tavern?
The Donauauen National Park begins just outside Vienna and is an idyllic landscape with a variety of flora and fauna. Passing Orth Castle and Eckartsau Castle, you reach the spa town of Bad Deutsch Altenburg, where the Romans left their mark. The Slovakian capital Bratislava enchants with its dreamy old town and numerous magnificent buildings. The castle towers high above the Danube.
The Schüttinsel is a paradise for birds and fish. In the middle of this untouched landscape with small islands you will find dreamy farming villages and a labyrinth of Danube river branches. Your destination for the day is the city of Györ, situated at the mouth of 3 rivers. The city enchants with its baroque old town.
The stage first takes you through gently undulating farmland back to the Danube in the divided town of Komarom, King Matthias’ favorite town. You cycle along the Slovakian bank of the Danube on embankment paths and low-traffic side roads through small farming villages. You pass the Roman fort of Kelemantia on the way to the episcopal and royal city of Esztergom, whose basilica, the largest church in Hungary, is a glittering highlight of this tour. Recommendation: Take the comfortable train between Györ and Komarno. Train tickets are available from ticket machines at the station and cost around € 1 per journey. This shortens the cycling stage to a total of approx. 52 km.
The hilly landscape of the Danube Bend will also enchant you. You cycle through small, idyllic villages, discover the small artists’ town of Szentendre with its nearby farm museum and enjoy a fantastic view of Budapest’s most famous sights as you cycle in.
The morning is at leisure. The train connections from Budapest are very good (to Vienna every hour, journey time approx. 3 hours), buses also stop at Vienna Airport.
5 nights in rooms with private facilities
Breakfast or 5x half board (surcharge applies)
Daily luggage transport Vienna-Budapest (max. 2 pieces of luggage (max. 20 kg / piece) with max. 30 kg / person)
Service-hotline (also accessible on weekends)
Handlebar bag with route book, maps and information material + cycle app (we recommend bringing a phone holder and power bank to ensure a smooth ride)
GPS data per guest
Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here
| Bicycles & equipment | |
| 21-speed-tourbike | 115 |
| E-bike | 239 |
| Bike helmet (to be paid on spot) | 46 |
| Rental bike disclaimer touring-/e-bike | 23/52 |
| Additional nights | |
| Vienna 4* (dbl/sgl) | 94/136 |
| Budapest 4* (dbl/sgl) | 94/136 |
| Transfers | |
| Transportation own bikes by Rad+Reisen-Bus (every SAT) | 69 |
If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
3*** hotels/inns; in Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest 4-star hotels
Vienna: 4* Hotel Arcotel Donauzentrum
Bratislava: 4* Hotel Park Inn Bratislava
Györ: 3*Hotel Ibis Györ
Esztergom: 3* Hotel Szent Adalbert
Budapest: 4* Hotel Mercure Castle Hill
Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.
Our bicycles are state-of-the-art quality bikes, designed specifically for the requirements and wishes of our guests. This is how we created easy-running, robust touring bikes with a low comfort entry, precise Shimano Nexus 8-speed hub gears, modern V-brakes, hollow aluminum rims and puncture-proof tires. The elevating handlebars allow for comfortable and back-friendly riding. The bikes in our fleet are mostly not older than 3 years. During the duration of the trip you are liable for any damage, loss or theft.
The following bikes are available with 28" tires in various frame sizes (Men’s frames are provided for men over 188 cm):
Our rental bikes are equipped with a spacious waterproof pannier, a handy handlebar bag, service kit with tools, air pump,bike lock per room.
We provide you with modern quality e-bikes (pedelecs) with 7 or 8-speed hub gears, gradually selectable aid of pedaling power, puncture-proof tires and low UNISEX comfort entry. The bikes have a powerful motor and a strong lithium-ion battery, one battery charge is enough for up to 70 kilometers. You conserve your battery by starting with the lowest possible assistance and increasing it as needed. You charge the batteries at night using the charger.
IMPORTANT: please reserve ebikes early, as they are only available in very limited numbers.
Breakdowns or punctures can occur even with new wheels and the best maintenance. Fix punctures yourself, in case of major damage please contact our on-site staff. Please do not have any repairs done to the bikes without our approval.
You are welcome to bring your own bike. This is specially adapted to your needs and we understand very well that you would naturally like to have it with you on your bike trip. Do not forget to bring a tool bag including necessary keys and spare tube as well as a lock and check the bike for functionality before your departure.
Airport: Vienna (VIE), Bratislava (BTS)
Bustransfer: Vienna Airport - Arrival Hotel: Vienna Airportlines or TAXI www.airportdriver.at
Parking garage at the arrival hotel: approx. € 30,- per day, unguarded, locked, reservation not possible
Public parking garage = Park & Ride: approx. € 25,- per week, unguarded, at the underground station Leopoldau (line U1)
Train station: Vienna central station, then underground line U1 to arrival hotel. See timetable here
RAD+REISEN-Transfer of own bikes on Saturdays (arrival in Vienna until 10 am the next day) - extra night in Vienna recommended
Tourist tax to be paid on spot (1-2,50 € per guest/night)
Formula I Grand Prix Budapest
Tour start in Vienna on July 19 | supplement of € 70,- per room per night in Budapest due to Formula I Weekend
Additional: 3 Nights minimum stay in Budapest
Safety equipment
In Austria it is mandatory for children under the age of 12 to wear a bike helmet when on a bike. Please protect your little ones and bring their own helmet. Reflective vests are not obligatory, but surely useful.
In Slovakia you are obliged to wear a bike helmet outside of villages, for children under 15 years it is mandatory to wear a helmet in general. Reflective vests are mandatory at bad sight, at night and dawn.
In Hungary it is mandatory to wear safety vests at bad light and sight outside of villages, but there is no obligation to wear a helmet.
Happy to advise you:
Miklos Krisch
