Danube Cycle Path Linz - Vienna

From Linz to Vienna

from 315,00 €
148 km
4 Nächte

4 nights
Roundtrip

Roundtrip/point to point: Cycling from point A to point B. A return trip to starting point is mostly included in the tour-price or additionally bookable with supplement. >> 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.

The Linz to Vienna cycle tour is an exciting and diverse experience. You begin this five day variant of this popular route in the Upper Austrian state capital of Linz.

Explore the city on the bright yellow Linz City Express (not included) and/or ride the steepest mountain railway in Europe, built in 1898, up Pöstling Mountain. The start of the cycle tour will see you ride through the wild Strudengau region and the Baroque village of Grein, home to the oldest city theatre in Austria. The enchanting Wachau is a landscape of vineyards, apricot trees, small towns and mysterious castles.

Don’t forget to sample the renowned local Austrian wine or spritzers! The crowning conclusion of this grand cycling tour is the metropolis of Vienna with its numerous and charming attractions, welcoming cafes and lively culture.

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

Route

Tour profile:

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

Day 1: Linz

Individual arrival. Explore this spirited city on your own: Why not take a ride on the Linz City Express (not included) or visit one of the many beer gardens and/or wine taverns? Linz is a city of contrasting sights and is full of traditional Austrian heritage, is home to a vibrant Contemporary Arts scene and was voted the European Culture Capital in 2009. Enjoy!

Day 2: Linz – Strudengau, approx. 60 km

Passing through the beautiful Mostviertel, you cycle on to Grein. Shortly before reaching Grein, the Danube valley narrows as you cycle through the fascinating landscape of the Strudengau. In the small Baroque village of Grein you can find the oldest city theatre in Austria as well as a great Maritime Museum and a castle.

Day 3: Strudengau – Nibelungengau, approx. 40 km

You will cycle through the impressive landscapes of the wild Strudengau and the Nibelungengau continuing on to the remarkable Wachau (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Region).

Day 4: Nibelungengau – Vienna, approx. 48 km + Train ride Krems-Vienna

Follow the Danube through the gorgeous landscapes of the Wachau on your way to the 1000-year-old winery city of Krems. Observe and enjoy the exceptional Gothic architecture. From here, sit back and relax by taking a comfortable train ride to the Danube metropolis, Austrian capital and city of the Waltz, Vienna.

Day 5: Vienna

Before leaving Vienna make sure you visit the famous Naschmarkt (international foods/goods) and/or stop by the beautiful imperial castle Schönbrunn. The train ride is provided back to Linz (personal bike with surcharge), or of course you can extend your stay in Vienna.

Services

Included services:

4 nights in rooms with private facilities

Breakfast or 3 x dinner (in Vienna only breakfast)

Daily luggage transport (1 suitcase per Person/ max. 20 kg)

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

1 x tasting of regional products

1 x train Krems – Vienna incl. bike
1 x train ride Vienna train station West – Linz (transfer own bikes not incl.)

1 x handlebar bag with travel book, maps and information material per room

Dates & Prices

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 (only with 2 full paying adults)	-10%
Bicycle & equipment
7-speed-bike (back pedal brake) / 21-speed-bike, childrens bike, child trailer	72
Child seat	23
E-bike / Child E-bike	159
Bike helmet-purchase	25

Transfer
Reduction "no return ticket" Vienna train station West-Linz	-16
supplement Train ticket up from Vienna airport to Linz	21
Additional night
Linz 4* (dbl/sgl)	67/98
Vienna 4* (dbl/sgl)	67/97

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

Predominantly 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.

Linz: 4*Hotel Park Inn
Strudengau: Hotel-Pension Martha
Nibelungengau: Gasthof zur Schönen Wienerin
Vienna: Arcotel Kaiserwasser

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 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.

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.

Details see under "Dates and Prices"

Useful

ARRIVAL - PARKING - DEPARTURE

ARRIVAL BY PLANE

Airport: Munich (MUC), Linz (LNZ), Vienna (VIE)
Direct train connections from Vienna Airport to Linz (travel time: approx. 2 hours). You will find the latest timetable on www.oebb.at.

ARRIVAL BY CAR

Parking: Parking Garage Hessenplatz 16-18 (direclty at the Park Inn) - approx € 18,- per day.

ARRIVAL BY TRAIN

Train station: Passau, Linz, Vienna

A train ticket from Vienna train station West to Linz is included in the tourprice. It can be used at the beginning or at the end of the tour.

The actual timeable and prices you will find under » www.bahn.de.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Helmets: are mandatory in Austria for children up to 12 years! Please bring your own fitting helmet.
Local tax payable on spot (approx. € 1 - 2,5 per person/night)

Videos

Travel stories

5,1 of 6 Stars | 9

This was our first cycle tour and we did the shorter Linz to Krems route over 3 days - cycling about 70, 30 and 50km on the three days. Extremely well organised...A.H. 05/18

4.3 17.09.2018 | Brandon Z. Danube Cycle Path Linz - Vienna

Linz to Vienna Riding Tour

Overall satisfaction 4
Booking handling 6
Travel documents 4
Information at the beginning of the tour 4
Accomodation 4
Board 3
Luggage transport 6
Route description 4
On-site assistance 6
Route-character 3
Bicycle + equipment 4
Price-performance ratio 4

5.6 26.05.2018 | Alison H. Danube Cycle Path Linz - Vienna

Very enjoyable tour

This was our first cycle tour and we did the shorter Linz to Krems route over 3 days - cycling about 70, 30 and 50km on the three days. Extremely well organised - the only slight problems were 1) not being able to use the train ticket from Vienna to Linz ...

Booking handling 6
Travel documents 5
Information at the beginning of the tour 6
Accomodation 6
Board 6
Luggage transport 6
Route description 6
On-site assistance 6
Route-character 6
Bicycle + equipment 4
Price-performance ratio 5

5.0 25.07.2017 | Maggie C. Danube Cycle Path Linz - Vienna

Suggestions

Our group would have preferred to spend the third night of the tour in Melk rather than Marbach. We would have liked to have looked around Melk town in the evening and visited the abbey. Also, we found the route from Vienna railway station to the hotel ...

Overall satisfaction 5
Booking handling 5
Travel documents 5
Information at the beginning of the tour 5
Accomodation 5
Board 5
Luggage transport 6
Route description 5
On-site assistance 5
Route-character 5
Bicycle + equipment 5
Price-performance ratio 5

5.5 27.04.2016 | Dmitry R. Danube Cycle Path Linz - Vienna

First time family cycling vacation

Our decision to book a cycling tour was made in a spur of a moment, and we had some special requirements, so none of the standard tours worked for us. Claudia worked with us to provide us with an itinerary that would fit these requirements. The organization ...

Overall satisfaction 6
Booking handling 6
Travel documents 6
Information at the beginning of the tour 6
Accomodation 5
Board 4
Luggage transport 6
Route description 6
On-site assistance 5
Route-character 5
Bicycle + equipment 5
Price-performance ratio 6

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Danube Cycle Path Linz - Vienna

From Linz to Vienna

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From Linz to Vienna