Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Standard

Holiday with friends...

from 529,00 €
296 km
7 Nächte

7 nights
Roundtrip

Roundtrip/point to point: Cycling from point A to point B or back to the starting point (circle tour). A return transfer to the starting point is mostly included or additionally bookable for an extra charge. >> all Roundtrips
Level 1

Level 1 - Easy: Easy cycling in mostly flat areas, without uphill stretches, generally short daily bike-tours - that give you enough time to enjoy the region additionally to your biketour. >>all Level 1 tours
Individual

Individual Tour: You decide for yourself the pace you want to cycle, the sights you want to see along the way and when to take a break. Our detailed maps and route descriptions show you the way. >>all individual tours

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<<

Our Tip: If you book until 60 days prior to arrival you get a 5% discount!

Route

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).

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 & Prices

daily arrival possible

Dates

Merkmale

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

Accommodation

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: Arcotel (Kaiserwasser, Wimberger or Donauzentrum), Mooons, Hotel Vienna

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.

Bicycle

Bicycles inclusive panniers

Trekking bikes

Ladies/Mens 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.

Valid for danube cycle path: 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.

Useful

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. Acceptance times for cars from 1 to 3.30 pm!
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. € 1-3 per person/night)

Videos

Travel stories

5,1 of 6 Stars | 43

Pleasant discovery of the Danube section between Passau and Vienna (...) The Wachau region was especially beautiful, with great culinary specialties. And Vienna too, of course...F.T. 04/24

5,6 05.08.2024 | Kit B. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Standard

Family Holiday on the Danube

The high ratings would have been even higher had their not been some bike problems which were avoidable and a last minute downgrade of accommodation for one night.

Overall satisfaction 6
Booking handling 6
Travel documents 6
Per-Tour information 5
Accomodation 6
Board 5
Luggage transport 6
Route description 5
On-site assistance 6
Route-character 6
Bicycle + equipment 5
Price-performance ratio 5

5,3 23.07.2024 | Caroline Sylvia T. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Standard

Easy going cycling

We really enjoyed our trip from Passau to Vienna along the Danube. The route descriptions in our journey guide were excellent, and enough of the features on the route were described. We also took a few detours off the main track to explore other places ...

Overall satisfaction 6
Booking handling 6
Travel documents 6
Per-Tour information 6
Accomodation 5
Board 4
Luggage transport 6
Route description 6
On-site assistance 4
Route-character 5
Bicycle + equipment 5
Price-performance ratio 5

5,3 23.06.2024 | Katie H. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Standard

Fantastic holiday

only comment would be to have an online real time presence such as a messenger group or facetime. Communications were poor during flooding and real time updates would have been helpful for all cyclists that we could have updated as we went along with ...

Overall satisfaction 6
Booking handling 6
Travel documents 6
Per-Tour information 5
Accomodation 5
Board 5
Luggage transport 6
Route description 6
On-site assistance 4
Route-character 5
Bicycle + equipment 5
Price-performance ratio 5

5,8 24.05.2024 | Robert K. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Standard

Wonderful Passau to Vienna Biking Trip

Well organized with good communication via email with rapid response. Nice hotels. Good quality bikes with bike lock, pannier, tool kit and extra inner tube (not needed). Detailed route book, although cell phone Google maps was more helpful finding route ...

Booking handling 6
Travel documents 6
Per-Tour information 6
Accomodation 6
Board 6
Luggage transport 6
Route description 5
On-site assistance 6
Route-character 5
Bicycle + equipment 6
Price-performance ratio 6

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