Danube Cycle Path Classic / Passau - Vienna

Highlights between Passau and Vienna

from 545,00 €
7 Nächte

7 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 Danube Bike Path between Passau and Vienna is the ultimate cycle destination among the most beautiful cycling tracks in Europe. Cycle comfortably along the banks of the mighty river, discover Austria’s provinces, the famous Schlögener Loop, the Wachau Valley and the capital city of Vienna by bike.

Enjoy an enchanting river landscape with picturesque villages, wooded forests, lush vineyards and countless cultural sites. Art and cultural features convey myths and stories of the past while quaint accommodations and taverns invite you to relax in the culinary world of Austria.

>> Alternative offer: floating hotel

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

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

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

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	-10%

Bicycle & equipment
7-speed-bike (back pedal brake) / 21-speed-bike, childrens bike, child trailer	69
Child seat	23
E-bike	155
Bike helmet-purchase	22

Transfer
Reduction "no return ticket" Vienna-Passau	-34
Supplement train ride Vienna airport – Passau	7
Transfer Munich (airport/city) - Passau* - one-way	64
Transfer Munich (airport/city) - Passau* - both directions	109
*from/to Munich city centre/train station - Passau: one-time surcharge/per route/1-8 pers.	40

Additional night
Passau 4* (dbl/sgl)	65/85
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)

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), 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: In season 3 (April 28 – September 14), 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 | 92

5.7 14.11.2023 | Andre R. Danube Cycle Path Classic / Passau - Vienna

Danube 7days

We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The hotel selection was good. We particularly enjoyed Gasthof obermueller, schiffmeisters Haus and the winery stay. The only one we didn?t care much for was. hotel Moser We recommend providing train timings for the journey ...

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

5.8 19.07.2023 | Warren N. Danube Cycle Path Classic / Passau - Vienna

Danube River self guided tour

Excellent tour overall with great food and accommodations! One small note is that the train was not operational during the summer months between Krems and Tulln. We had to find out last minute to try to find a way to get to the next town to catch the ...

Booking handling 5
Travel documents 6
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 5
Price-performance ratio 6

5.7 13.06.2023 | Donna W. Danube Cycle Path Classic / Passau - Vienna

Passau to Vienna

We had a wonderful time on our tour despite the fact that it was rainy and windy 5 of the 6 days.The route is amazing. I loved the variety of landscape and riding through the charming towns and villages. We didn?t have any issues with our bikes. ...

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

5.0 09.06.2023 | Eilis M. Danube Cycle Path Classic / Passau - Vienna

Danube cycle 2023 June

Overall satisfaction 2
Booking handling 6
Travel documents 5
Information at the beginning of the tour 5
Accomodation 6
Board 5
Luggage transport 6
Route description 5
Route-character 5
Bicycle + equipment 6
Price-performance ratio 5

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