Inn - Cycle Path

Innsbruck-Passau

Itinerary

Route

Tour profile: Level 2

You follow the natural course of the Inn, the area is flat, some hills, you need to be in good physical shape.

Classic Version (10 days)

Day 1: Innsbruck
Individual arrival and check-in. You receive your travel documents. Take your time strolling through the vibrant city in the Alps with its famous "Goldenes Dachl" (golden roof).

Day 2: Innsbruck  Zillertal valley, approx. 45 km
Leave the capital of the Tyrol behind you and cycle through lovely picturesque villages and places until you reach Zillertal Valley. Enjoy the breathtaking mountain scenery and take your time to explore the old town of Hall and the well-known world of the Swarovki-Crystals.

Day 3: Zillertal Valley  Kufstein, approx. 35 km
Numerous medieval fortresses and castles accompany you along the cycle path until you reach the lovely village of Rattenberg. Visit the Tyrolean Museum of farmhouses in Kramsach, before you arrive at Kufstein.

Day 4: Kufstein  Rosenheim, approx. 35 km
Today you cycle towards the Bavarian foothills of the Alps. The River Inn is now getting wider, floating in direction of Rosenheim, in antique times already a commercial centre of the Chiemsee region.

Day 5: Rosenheim – Wasserburg, approx. 30 km
Predominantly along the dam, partly through lowland forest you cycle to Wasserburg. The special location in a river loop makes the cityscape so unique. Wasserburg with its historical old town, picturesque facades and narrow lanes is certainly one of the most beautiful city’s along the Inn.

Day 6: Wasserburg  Mühldorf, approx. 50 km
The path to Mühldorf leads through lovely farmland, small villages and great high grounds. Typical for Mühldorf is the long drawn-out square with its beautiful town houses.

Day 7: Mühldorf  Kirchdorf/Inn, approx. 45 km
Take your time to visit two of the most popular pilgrimage sites along your tour to Braunau. Altötting is Bavaria’s most important pilgrimage and birthplace of Pope Benedict XVI. Before you cycle to Braunau, well-worth seeing is the breathtaking city of Burghausen with Europe’s longest fortification.

Day 8: Kirchdorf/Inn  Bad Füssing, approx. 35 km
Today you cycle through the impressive European reservation of the Lower River Inn with its species rich bird world and flora and reach Bad Füssing offside the River Inn. Enjoy this great health and spa resort.

Day 9: Bad Füssing – Passau, approx. 40 km
Along your way to Passau picturesque baroque towns invite you for a visit: Obernberg with its lovely market square, the magnificent Monastery Reichersberg and the baroque city of Schärding with its famous Silberzeile. A confluence of River Inn and River Danube rewards Passau as one of German’s most beautiful cities.

Day 10: Passau
Included train ride back or extension at Passau.

Short Version (8 days)

Day 1: Innsbruck
Individual arrival in Innsbruck, surrounded by the Karwendel mountains. There is still time to explore Innsbruck on foot. The "Golden Roof", for example, is worth a visit, as is Mount Isel, which offers a picturesque view over Innsbruck.

Day 2: Innsbruck  Kufstein, approx. 50 km + train ride
You leave the Tyrolean capital behind you and cycle through picturesque little towns and villages to Strass at the entrance to the Zillertal. Enjoy the breathtaking mountain panorama and take time to visit the old town of Hall and the Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens. Then take the train from Brixlegg to Kufstein.

Day 3: Kufstein  Wasserburg, approx. 65 km
Leaving Kufstein behind you, you now cycle into the Bavarian Alpine foothills. Mostly on the embankment and partly in alluvial forests, you cycle leisurely to Wasserburg. The special location in the river bend creates a unique townscape. With its historic old town, beautiful facades and narrow alleyways, Wasserburg is certainly one of the most beautiful towns on the Inn.

Day 4: Wasserburg  Mühldorf, approx. 50 km
The route to Mühldorf leads through pleasant farmland, somewhat away from the Inn, through small villages and beautiful hills. The long town square with its beautiful town houses is typical of Mühldorf.

Day 5. Mühldorf  Kirchdorf, approx. 45 km
Two special pilgrimage sites await you on this stage: Altötting, Bavaria’s most important place of pilgrimage, and Marktl. Before you cycle to Kirchdorf am Inn, the breathtaking Burghausen with the longest castle complex in Europe beckons.

Day 6: Kirchdorf  Bad Füssing, approx. 35 km
This section takes you through the Lower Inn European nature reserve. The floodplain landscape with its extraordinary variety of plants is a breeding ground for numerous water birds. A little away from the river you reach Bad Füssing. Enjoy the huge range of health and wellness facilities.

Day 7: Bad Füssing  Passau, approx. 35 km
On the way to Passau, picturesque baroque towns line up one after the other: Obernberg with its beautiful market square, the magnificent Reichersberg Abbey and the baroque town of Schärding with its Silberzeile. At the confluence of the Inn and Danube rivers, Passau rewards you as one of the most beautiful cities in Germany.

Day 8: Passau
Individual departure, included return train journey to Innsbruck or extension in Passau.

Services

  • 7/9 nights in room, private facilities

  • Daily breakfast

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

  • 1x train ride Brixlegg – Kufstein (included in 8 day version)

  • 1x train ride Passau – Innsbruck (transfer of own bike is not included*)

  • Detailed maps and information material + Cycle App and GPS data (We recommend bringing a powerbank and phone holder to ensure a smooth ride)

  • 1x handlebar bag

  • Possibility to charge E-Bikes in every Hotel

*We recommend a pre-reservation of your own bikes for the train ride Passau-Innsbruck.

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

    Season / Period
    Type
    S2   26.04. - 23.05.25
    8 days
    S3   24.05. - 19.09.25
    8 days
    S2   20.09. - 03.10.25
    8 days
    S1   04.10. - 11.10.25
    8 days
    S2   26.04. - 23.05.25
    10 days
    S3   24.05. - 19.09.25
    10 days
    S2   20.09. - 03.10.25
    10 days
    S1   04.10. - 11.10.25
    10 days

    Extras

    Bicycle & equipment
    21-speed-bike 109
    E-bike 229
    Rental bike disclaimer trekking/E-Bike 22/49
       
    Reductions
    Reduction "no return ticket" Passau - Innsbruck -31
    Reduction no tour night in Innsbruck (dbl/sgl) -66/-93
    Reduction no tour night in Passau (dbl/sgl) -66/-95
       
    Additional nights
    Innsbruck 4* (dbl/sgl) 89/129
    Passau 4* (dbl/sgl) 89/129

    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 4-star hotels with comfort, in rural regions also very comfortable 3-star inns/hotels with a private and family atmosphere and the quite personal care. Here you can enjoy the worldwide known Austrian guest friendliness.


    Innsbruck: 4* Austria Trend Hotel Congress Innsbruck
    Wörgl: 3* Hotel Gasthof Baumgarten
    Rosenheim: 4* Hotel Tryp by Wyndham
    Mühldorf: 3* Altstadthotel Wetzel
    Kirchdorf am Inn: 3* Hotel-Gasthof Marienhof
    Passau: 4* Hotel Passauer Wolf


    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

    Airport: Innsbruck (INN), Munich (MUC)
    Flights can be booked individually. For details see your final travel documents.


    Arrival by car

    Parking: hotel garage approx. € 25.-/day (reservation necessary), subterranean garage in the city centre approx. € 55.-/week. Please contact the hotel about parking before arrival!


    Arrival by train

    Train station: Innsbruck
    The actual timeable and prices you will find via www.oebb.at or www.bahn.de.


    Transfer

    • train ride Passau - Innsbruck included
    • transfer of own bike for the train ride is not included/ we recommend a pre-reservation 
    • reduction for "no return-ticket to Innsbruck" € 31.-/person

    Additional information

    Tourist taxes (€ 1-3 per person/night) to be payed on spot

    Helmets: are mandatory in Austria for children up to 12 years! Please bring your own. No helmet rental possible on this tour!

    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.

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