Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Light

The cycling path is completely paved from one end to the other, flat, almost always directly along the riverbank and is very suitable for beginners and children.

Individual arrival to Passau. Use the remaining time for a city tour or get to know the "City of Three Rivers" by a walk through the picturesque old part of town. Between 4 pm and 7 pm bike hand over – for late arrivals on the next morning (from 8 a.m. on).

You depart from Passau and cycle into the Upper Danube Valley, passing through the villages of Obernzell and Engelhartszell. Make sure to stop and visit the ‘Trappist’ monastery in Engelhartszell and sample some of their well-known liqueurs.

What a day of cycling! A unique natural spectacle awaits you on your way: the river meanders of the Schlögener Schlinge (danube bend). A short but steep climb to the Schlögener Blick reveals a breathtaking view of the Danube valley. Along the way, small cider taverns tempt you with regional delicacies.

Pass the villages of Wihering and Ottensheim cycling into the state capital of Upper Austria and European Culture Capital of 2009, Linz. On the one hand there are the classic and ideal cycling/walking paths intertwining a traditional main square and on the other hand there is a world of Contemporary Art and many extraordinary museums in Linz.

Passing the hydroelectric power plant at Abwinden/Asten and continuing on to St. Florian, it is time to visit the gorgeous St. Florian Baroque Monastery. After soaking in the historic Baroque architecture you will continue cycling to the oldest city in Austria, Enns. Here you can visit the old town square with its treasured 60-meter City Tower from the 16th Century or you can stroll through the nearby City Museum and the Lauriacum with its significant archaeological collection. Finally finish your day’s cycling by crossing the mighty Danube to Mauthausen via ferry.

Continue cycling along the Danube through the quaint villages of Naarn and Perg and on to Mitterkirchen. In Mitterkirchen you will find a Celtic village with an attractive open air museum. From there continue cycling through the Strudengau and into the small Baroque village of Grein, today’s destination. Finish the day by visiting the oldest City Theatre in Austria.

Today your cycling tour takes you through the Strudengau. On the southern bank you pass St. Nikola and Sarmingstein. In Persenbeug, you enter the Nibelungengau. Tip: If you still have time, you should cycle up to Maria Taferl, a famous place of pilgrimage (approx. 10 km bike tour). Then continuing on through seemingly endless terraced vineyards.

After visiting the Nibelungen monument you cycle to the renowned Benedictine Abbey of Melk and shortly thereafter enter into the beautiful and well known area of Wachau. After cycling through extensive vineyards you will reach Spitz, which is situated at the foot of the ‘1000-bucket Mountain’. Further on your bike tour leads you into the superb surroundings of an extremely picturesque winery village.

Today you cycle through the small winery villages of Weissenkirchen and Dürnstein which are well known for their unusual churches and authentic castles. Eventually you approach the 1000-year-old winery and Gothic city of Krems. From Krems a train will take you in comfort to Vienna. Experience the Danube Metropolis, capital of Austria and the “City of Waltz” - it’s a city full of flair with plenty of charm and many attractions.

Before leaving Vienna, don’t forget to visit the famous Naschmarkt (international foods/goods) and stop by the beautiful imperial castle Schönbrunn. Extension at Vienna or train ride back to Passau (Season 1+2) or comfortable by bus (season 3).