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. Once in Passau, enjoy a day of leisure by strolling through the narrow and winding streets of this quaint city or simply relax in a typical Bavarian beer garden. Until 4 pm bike hand over – for late arrivals on the next morning.

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

After traveling along the northern Danube riverbank to the unique and impressive Schlögener Loop, take a ferry across the river to the southern bank. Tip: make sure to head up to the highly recommended Schlögener Lookout Point. You will certainly not forget the influential scenery! Ride your bike to the quaint picturesque Danube market in Aschach or even further on to Eferding.

Pass the villages of Wilhering 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 Abwinden/Asten to St. Florian, it is time to visit a gorgeous Baroque monastery. After soaking in the Baroque architecture you will continue cycling to the oldest city in Austria, Enns. Visit the old town square with its treasured 60-meter City Tower from the 16th Century, the City Museum nearby as well as the Lauriacum with its significant archaeological collection. After that you will cross the Danube to Mauthausen via ferry.

Continue cycling along the Danube through the quaint villages of Naarn, Perg and on to Mitterkirchen. In Mitterkirchen, you find a celtic village with an attractive open-air museum. The bike tour guides you through the Strudengau into the small baroque village of Grein, today’s destination. Subsequently you will visit 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 got time, you should cycle up to Maria Taferl, a famous place of pilgrimage (approx. 10 km bike tour). Continue through seemingly endless terraced vineyards.

After visiting the Nibelungen monument your bike tour will lead you from the renowned Benedictine Abbey of Melk into the beautiful and well-known area of Wachau. Passing the extensive vineyards, you will reach Spitz, which is situated at the foot of the “1000-bucket Mountain”. Your bike tour leads you into 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 their authentic castles. Eventually you approach the 1000-year-old winery and Gothic city of Krems. From Krems a train will take you comfortably to Vienna. Experience the Danube Metropolis, capital of Austria and the “City of Waltz”, it’s a city full of flair with charm and attractions.

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