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    Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Standard

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    • 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.

      Rebooking FREE OF CHARGE until 28 days prior tour start; valid for all new bookings between May 01 and ***September 15 2021***. Valid for all tour-dates 2021 – the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

      Our Danube Cycle Path Standard Tour offers a great opportunity to meet the locals and visit the small villages with their typical inns and very individually run houses. Get to know the Austrian hospitality and discover remote villages and landscapes along the DOnauradweg. This bike tour is suitable for beginners as well as for those who want to cycle away from traffic and crowds. There are some incredible highlights on each stage.

      Explore the town of Melk, known for its imposing Benedictine monastery. On the way to Krems, stop in the Wachau region, which boasts beautiful vineyards and orchards.

      Alternative tour: >> Danube Impressions - from Passau to Vienna and back by bike+boat<<

      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.

      Tour profile / level 1

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

      Day 1: Passau

      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. Bike handover before 4 pm on arrival day - late arrivals can get their bike the next morning!

      Day 2: Passau – Schlögener Loop, approx. 41 km

      Start the first cycling route through the Upper Danube Valley to Schlögen. In Engelhartszell, you can visit the one and only "Trappist" monastery in Austria and you can even sample some delicious liqueurs straight from the convent. Continue the journey to the impressive "Schlögener Loop", where the river makes a complete 180-degrees turn.

      Day 3: Schlögener Loop – Linz, approx. 55 km

      Between the banks of the Danube there are small passenger ferries waiting for you to take them. Next, you cycle through the slowly widening fertile basin of Eferding and further to Linz, the capital of Upper Austria and European Culture Capital of 2009. Enjoy the magical summer evening doing some shopping around the lovely main square of the city.

      Day 4: Linz – Strudengau, approx. 60 km

      An excursion to Enns, the oldest town in Austria is highly recommended and worthwhile in any case. This leg guides you through beautiful meadows and tranquil hinterland while passing the Celtic village Mitterkirchen, rolling by the majestic church in Baumgartenberg and on to the romantic castle of Clam.

      Day 5: Strudengau – Nibelungengau, approx. 50 km

      Today’s tour is enjoyed by cycling through the fascinating landscape of tall and densely wooded rock formations on both sides of the Danube. High above the Danube is the Pilgrimage Church of Maria Taferl. From there, you are greeted from afar by the marvellous Benedictine Monastery of Melk.

      Day 6: Nibelungengau – Krems/surroundings, approx. 50 km

      Another highlight of this tour is the chance to cycle through the magnificent Wachau. A landscape, where you will find terraced vineyards, apricot groves interspersed with castles, palaces and monasteries. There is also the possibility to take a break off your bike and relax on a short boat excursion. On your way to Krems you cycle through the winery villages of Spitz, Weißkirchen and Durnstein. Through these charming villages you will see quaint alluring taverns, which are just waiting to present Austrian hospitality at its best. Something you have to experience first-hand.

      Day 7: Krems/surroundings – Vienna, approx. 40 km + train ride Krems – Tulln

      By train you will depart from this UNESCO World Cultural Heritage region. After arriving in Tulln, you will ride your bike for the last time on this tour directly through the Vienna Woods (Wiener Wald) and pass through "The Gates of Vienna". Along the way don’t forget to stop in and visit the impressive monastery in Klosterneuburg and then continue on to "The City of Music": Vienna.

      Day 8: Vienna

      Some say that one must personally experience this great city. A few of the must-sees include the famous Naschmarkt (international food/goods market), the City Opera, the Ringstrasse, (a beautiful boulevard with imposing buildings which bear witness to ancient times) and of course the gorgeous imperial castle Schönbrunn. Extension at Vienna or train ride back to Passau (Season 1+2) or comfortable by bus (season 3).

    • Arrival - Parking - Departure

      Arrival by plane

      Airports: Munich (MUC), Salzburg (SZG), Linz (LNZ), Vienna (VIE)
      Train connections with 1-2 changes from Vienna Airport to Passau (travel time: approx. 3 hours). Our included train ticket from Vienna Main station to Passau can also be used directly from Vienna Airport for a surcharge of € 12,-

      You will find the latest timetable here.

      Arrival by train

      Train stations: Munich, Salzburg, Linz, Vienna
      A train ticket from Vienna to Passau is included in the tourprice. It can be used at the beginning or at the end of the tour. The bus transfer (bookable in Season 3 - see details below) can only be used for the end of the tour

      The actual timeable and prices you will find via Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB.

      Arrival by car

      Unfortunately you can not park your car free of charge in Passau. However there are varios possibilities for parking your car during your holiday - please note parking expenses have to be paid on the spot.

      Globus Garage Passau
      It is possible to park your car safely in the Globus Parking Garage wich is located close to our bike handover.
      Prices garage: € 11,- per day
      Prices open terrain: € 7,- per day

      Please reserve your spot through our >>booking form

      Some of our start hotels also offer a hotel garage. This information you will find on your final travel documents.

      Transfer

      Private transfer from Munich airport see "Dates and Prices".

      Taxi Munich airport – Freising train station (approx. € 25,-), train ride Freising – Passau (Bavarian ticket: 1. person € 27,-. Each further person € 9,- up to 5 people)

      Bustransfer
      In Season 3 we can organize a bus transfer from your hotel in Vienna back to Passau. Especially when you bring your own bike, this is recommendable (bike transport is included). The pick-up time in Vienna is between 8.30 and 9.30 am. The transfer takes approx. 4,5 hours and ends optionally at Globus Garage (Messestraße 6) or at Passau central Station.

      Additional information

      Please note that double rooms with separate beds (twin rooms) can only be listed as a non-binding customer request and therefore cannot be confirmed as fixed. We try to meet your wishes and thank you for your understanding.

      Helmets are mandatory in Austria for children up to 12 years! Please bring your own fitting helmet.

      Local tax payable on spot (approx. € 1 - 2,50 per person/night)

    • Included services

      • 7 nights in room, private facilities, breakfast

      • Daily breakfast

      • Daily luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (1 suitcase per Person/ max. 23 kg)

      • Welcome drink at arrival hotel in Passau

      • 1 bottle of high-level wine in the Wachau Valley per room

      • 1 x tasting of regional products

      • 1 x train ride: Krems – Tulln or Traismauer – Tulln incl. bike

      • 1 x train ride Vienna – Passau (transfer of own bike not included) in season 1+2

      • 1 x bus ride Vienna main station – Passau (incl. own bike ) in season 3, train ride back possible (advanced notification necessary)

      • Service-hotline (also on weekends)

      • 1 x handlebar bag with individualised route book and information material per room (also available as GPX file)

    • Dates

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        Season / Period
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        • S2   23.03. - 26.04.24
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        • S3   27.04. - 20.09.24
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        • S2   21.09. - 04.10.24
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        • S1   05.10. - 19.10.24
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        Extras

        Discounts extra bed in double room with 2 full paying adults
        0-6,99 years -100%
        7-11,99 years -50%
        12-14,99 years -25%
        15-99 years -10%
           
        Bicycle & equipment
        21-speed-bike, childrens bike, child trailer 99
        Child seat 39
        E-bike / Child E-bike 219
        Bike helmet-purchase 40
        Rental bike disclaimer touring/E-Bike 19/45
           
        Transfer
        Reduction "no return ticket" Vienna-Passau -34
        Supplement train ride Vienna airport – Passau 12
        Private transfer Munich - Passau - one-way / 1-8 persons
        from airport or city        		 from 270
           
        Additional night
        Passau 3* (dbl/sgl) 59/82
        Vienna 3* (dbl/sgl) 70/105

        Best - Price - Guarantee

        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!
        All prices per person in EUR

        Hotel samples

        Well-chosen, comfortable inns and pensions of 3 star categories which distinguish themselves by their quite special personal mark. They are comfortable, often in a design typical for the region and provide a very authentic holiday experience. Your host is sometimes also the owner, who wants that you feel like at home.

        Passau: IBB Hotel Passau Süd

        Schlögener Loop: Gasthof Draxler

        Linz: Hotel Donauwelle

        Strudengau: Gasthof zur Zugbrücke

        Nibelungengau: Gasthof zur schönen Wienerin

        Krems/surroundings: Hotel Zum Goldenen Engel

        Vienna: Austria Trend Hotel Messe

        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.

      • Bicycles inclusive panniers

        Trekking bikes

        • Ladies trekking bike 21-speed, freewheel, 28 inch tyres
        • Men’s trekking bike 21-speed, freewheel, 28 inch tyres
        • E-Bikes: KTM Macina Fun, unisex or mens frame, 8 or 9 speed
        • Child E-Bike (from 130cm)
        • Trailer, Child seats, Child bikes

        E-bikes | electrical bikes | pedelecs

        E-Bikes are a great opportunity for people with different fitness level to take on a bike holiday together. With e-bikes every tour is a delight!

        Please note: E-Bikes are very popular. As tghere is limited availybility please reserve your bikes early!

        Bicycle breakdowns

        It can happen even with new wheels and by best servicing. With the rental bikes you will receive repair vouchers which you can present in our authorised workshops along the way. Should a repair not be possible, please contact our service number! In a few hotels/guest houses we have some bikes on stock if you need to change them during the trip.

        Private bicycles

        You are welcome to bring your own bicycle. It is adapted especially to your needs. Do not forget to bring a repair kit with all necessary tools such as: keys, reserve tube and lock. Please check your own bicycle for operability upon arrival.

        For the return journey to Passau we recommend the reservation of the bus transfer or the train ride - some trains offer bicycle-parking possibilities, however those are limited and a reservation is necessary.

        Rental bike disclaimer

        If a traveller rents a  bike, he is basically liable for damages and theft. When booking our rental bike disclaimer, we assume liability so that in case of loss or damage to the rental bike (when properly used and secured) no financial responsibility must be paid. Excluded from this are only lost keys, batteries and chargers of e-bikes, as well as damage due to intent or gross negligence.

        Details see under "Dates and Prices"

      • 5.2 06.10.2021 | Michelle D. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Standard

        Danube 2021

        Michael was a pleasure to book through. He was very helpful. The booklet was good, but could be better. Some of the directions were not quite descriptive enough, especially coming into Vienna. Also, it was confusing when the towns we stayed in were ...
        • Overall satisfaction 5
        • Booking handling 6
        • Travel documents 5
        • Information at the beginning of the tour 6
        • Accomodation 6
        • Board 4
        • Luggage transport 6
        • Route description 5
        • Route-character 5
        • Bicycle + equipment 4
        • Price-performance ratio 6
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        5.4 22.09.2021 | Ann-cathrin K. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Standard

        Danube Cycle Path 2021

        We were very happy about almost everything.Some of the hotels could have been more in center ex. in Krems and we were sad that we notised to late that the tour did not go on the Melk side,and we were to tired to go back.The only thing that really supriced ...
        • Overall satisfaction 6
        • Booking handling 6
        • Travel documents 6
        • Information at the beginning of the tour 5
        • Accomodation 5
        • Board 5
        • Luggage transport 6
        • Route description 5
        • On-site assistance 5
        • Route-character 6
        • Bicycle + equipment 5
        • Price-performance ratio 5
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        0 21.10.2019 | Nir N. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Standard

        Family cycling along the Danube

        Great tour, easy and comfortable for family with kids. Thanks for the helpful organizing
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        5.3 06.10.2019 | Merav C. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Standard

        Wonderful trip

        The trip was great. Great service - we got kind and quick help for every question or problem we had before/during the trip. The bicycle was great. When one of them fell down and something broke so it wasn?t possible to ride them, we got a new one in the ...
        • Overall satisfaction 6
        • Booking handling 6
        • Travel documents 4
        • Information at the beginning of the tour 5
        • Accomodation 6
        • Board 5
        • Luggage transport 6
        • Route description 5
        • On-site assistance 5
        • Route-character 4
        • Bicycle + equipment 6
        • Price-performance ratio 6
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        5.5 01.10.2019 | Ann C. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Standard

        Danube. Cycling tour - September 2019

        A well organized tour by Julia at Rad & Reisen. Thank you! We particularly enjoyed the ride from Linz to to the area south of Krems. Lots of picturesque river and farmland terrain and castle views. We enjoyed our visit to the castle at Grein on the Danube. ...
        • Overall satisfaction 6
        • Booking handling 6
        • Travel documents 6
        • Information at the beginning of the tour 6
        • Accomodation 4
        • Board 5
        • Luggage transport 6
        • Route description 6
        • On-site assistance 6
        • Route-character 6
        • Bicycle + equipment 3
        • Price-performance ratio 6
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