Danube Cycle Path Classic / Passau - Vienna

Highlights between Passau and Vienna

Route

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.

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. Between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. bike hand over – for late arrivals on the next morning (from 8 a.m. on).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Included services:
  • 7 nights in chosen category, rooms with private facilities, breakfast

  • Breakfast or 6 x dinner (surcharge, only breakfast in Vienna)
  • luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (1 suitcase per Person/ max. 20 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 incl. bike
  • 1 x train ride Vienna – Passau (transfer of own bike not included) in season 1+2

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

  • Free WLAN in all hotels (only Cat.A)
  • 1 x handlebar bag with route book, maps and information material per room

Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

Season / Period
Type

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  
7-speed-bike (back pedal brake) / 21-speed-bike, childrens bike, child trailer 72
Child seat 23
E-bike / Children E-bike 159
Bike helmet-purchase 25
   
Transfer  
Reduction "no return ticket" Vienna-Passau -34
Supplement train ride Vienna airport – Passau 7
Transfer Munich (airport/city) - Passau* - one-way 69
Transfer Munich (airport/city) - Passau* - both directions 119
*from/to Munich city centre/train station - Passau: one-time surcharge/per route/1-8 pers. 40
   
Additional night
Passau 4* (dbl/sgl) 66/87
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

Category A

Well-chosen, modern 4-star hotels with all conceivable comfort, for the most part also with wellness facilities, for example swimming pool and/or sauna and jacuzzi. In case all 4 star hotels are fully booked we arrange the best possible 3-star hotel.

Passau: 4*Passauer Wolf
Schlögener Loop: 4*Hotel Donauschlinge
Linz: 4*Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Kongresshotel Linz GmbH
Strudengau: 4*Hotel Aumühle
Nibelungengau: 4*Hotel zum Schwarzen Bär
Krems/surroundings: Steigenberger Avance Hotel and Spa 4*
Vienna: 4* Boutique Hotel Das Tigra


Category B

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.

Passau: mK Hotel
Schlögener Loop: 4*Revita Hotel Kocher
Linz: 4*Park Inn
Strudengau: 3*Hotel Schatzkammer
Nibelungengau: Wachauerhof Renner
Krems/surroundings: 3* Hotel Unter den Linden
Vienna: 4* Hotel Roomz Prater


Category C

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)


NotePlease 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 there 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

The traveller is liable for damage and theft that occurs on the rental bike and its equipment during the rental period. This liability can be optionally excluded by taking our insurance. Excluded from this are lost keys, batteries and chargers of e-bikes, as well as damage caused by intent or gross negligence.

Useful

ARRIVAL - PARKING - DEPARTURE

ARRIVAL BY PLANE

Airport: Munich (MUC), Salzburg (SZG) , Linz (LNZ) , Vienna (VIE)

Train connections with 1-2 changes from Vienna Airport to Passau (travel time: approx. 3-3,5 hours). Our included train ticket from Vienna to Passau can also be used directly from Vienna Airport (surcharge: € 7,-).

You will find the latest timetable on www.oebb.at.


ARRIVAL BY CAR

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

The bike hand over is located near the Globus Garage.

Globus Garage Passau
parking garage: € 7,- per day/car
car park - not covered but fences in: € 4,- per day/car
Parking is only possible if you fill in the form

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


ARRIVAL BY TRAIN

Train station: Munich, Salzburg, Linz, Vienna

Direct train connections from Vienna Central Station. 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 actual timeable and prices you will find under » www.bahn.de.


TRANSFER

  • train ride Munich - Passau: » www.bahn.de
  • from Munich airport see via "Price".
  • Taxi Munich airport – Freising train station (approx. € 25,-), train ride Freising – Passau (Bavarian ticket: 1. person € 25,-. Each further person € 6,- (up to 4 persons)
  • Bustransfer: From May 23 - Sept. 22 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 a.m. Die transfer takes approx. 4,5 hours and ends optionally at Globus Garage (Messestraße 6) or at Passau central Station.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

Local tax payable on spot (approx. € 1 - 2,5 per person/night)

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Travel stories

5,5 of 6 Stars | 69
Thoroughly enjoyable trip. Everything from start to finish was very well organised. Hotels were very comfortable and our luggage was transferred each day. Cycle route was very well signposted and terrain was predominantly flat...P.C. 09/18
6,0 17.06.2025 | Alexander L. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna | Classic

Passau to Vienna 2025

  • Overall satisfaction 6
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  • Board 6
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5,6 10.06.2025 | Jean G. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna | Classic

Ravi

Tout était très bien mais le garage n`avait plus de places pour nous
  • Overall satisfaction 6
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  • Travel documents 6
  • Per-Tour information 6
  • Accomodation 5
  • Board 5
  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 6
  • On-site assistance 5
  • Route-character 5
  • Bicycle + equipment 5
  • Price-performance ratio 6
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5,6 21.05.2025 | Jessica W. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna | Classic

May 2025 Danube River Cycling Trip

Thank you very much for a wonderful trip! At almost every stop of the way, we were very impressed with the attention to detail, great hotels, friendly service and great food. We would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone who asks! There was only one ...
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  • Per-Tour information 6
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5,7 10.09.2024 | Vassil D. Danube Cycle Path Classic / Passau - Vienna

You can never take the same bike trip twice

I've already been on this bike trip together with my son (now 16), and now this year my daughter wanted to join (now 13). It was an adventure, and an unforgettable experience for all of us. Even though we've done this route, there are always new things ...
  • 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 6
  • Route-character 6
  • Bicycle + equipment 5
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