Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Deluxe 8 - 9 Days

Scenic river, imperial history and top hotels

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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.

​​​​Discover by bicycle the romantic soul of the Austrian Danube, savour the tastes of authentic dishes, learn about local legends and understand why Strauss immortalized the "Blue Danube" in his famous melody!

Starting in Bavaria you cycle along the majestic river, passing romantic castles, picturesque towns, cozy villages and sprawling vineyards.

You will visit cultural sites such as Austria’s biggest Benedictine Abbey "Stift Melk" and the famous ruin in Dürnstein, where the English king Richard Lion Heart was imprisoned. Vienna will impress you immediately with its grandness! This capital city whose glorious history and old roots as a monarchy reveal themselves around every corner is filled with treasures. You will stay in the top hotels in each overnight stop along the way, primarily luxury 4- and 5- star hotels in town centers. Each hotel has its own history and will take you into the wonderful world of Austrians gracious culture and tradition.

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 and is also very suitable for beginners and children.

Day 1: Passau

Individual arrival. Use the remaining time for a city tour: go for 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.

Day 2: Passau – Schlögen, approx. 45 km

The Upper Danube Valley with its steep and wooded slopes is almost untouched and idyllic. You continue on through the impressive Danube loop, where the river makes an about turn of 180 degrees. Do not miss the trappist monastery of Engelszell which is well known for it’s homemade liquers.

Day 3: Schlögen – Linz, approx. 55 km

After a totally relaxing night you cycle on to the picturesque town of Aschach and continue along the bike path until the Upper Austrian Capital Linz, where you spend the night. Enjoy Linz with it’s lovely old city center and high-contrast culture.

Day 4: Linz – Ardagger, approx. 55 km

After having a strengthening breakfast, you continue through the soft Danube meadows of “Machland” until you reach Ardagger. In Enns you may visit the main square with it’s 60 m high tower built in the 16th century! You will spend the night in the breathtaking, stylish manor monastery Ardagger.

Day 5: Ardagger – Melk, approx. 53 km

Starting the day by biking through the “Strudengau” region until you reach the baroque town of Grein where you can visit the oldest theatre in Austria. You cycle on until Melk. You will already catch a glimpse of the imposing monastery of Melk from a far.

Day 6: Melk – Dürnstein, approx. 35 km

Today’s tour will enchant you. You cycle through the UNESCO World Heritage region Wachau which is the heart of Austrian viniculture. Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this region to the full until you reach the historical town of Dürnstein.

Day 7: Dürnstein – Tulln, approx. 49 km

Leaving the vineyards behind you, you cycle through the expanse of the “Tullnerfeld” at a leisurely pace. You arrive at the roman town Tulln in the afternoon. Enjoy this neat and nice small city while you go for a vespertine walk.

Day 8: Tulln – Vienna, approx. 35 km

Out of Tulln you come closer to Vienna. As soon as you can see the edge of the Vienna Woods (Wiener Wald) and it’s rolling foothills, look and you will find the castle of Greifenstein and the sharply pointed spires of the Klosterneuburg monastery. Just after Klosterneuburg, you have reached the Austrian capital city and city of Waltz, Vienna, a metropolis with a heart full of charm!

Day 9: Vienna

Before leaving Vienna, make sure to visit the famous Naschmarkt (international foods/goods) and stop by the well-known leisure park “Prater”. Extension at Vienna or train ride back to Passau (Season 1+2) or comfortable by bus (season 3).

Itinerary 8-Day-Tour

Day 1: Individual arrival in Passau
Day 2: Passau – Schlögen (approx. 45 km)
Day 3: Schlögen – Linz (approx. 55 km)
Day 4: Linz – Ardagger (approx. 55 km)
Day 5: Ardagger – Melk (approx. 53 km)
Day 6: Melk – Dürnstein (approx. 35 km)
Day 7: Dürnstein – Tulln (approx. 49 km) + train ride Tulln-Vienna
Day 8: Individual departure or extension in Vienna

Services

Included services

  • 7/8 nights in room with private facilities

  • Breakfast (or 6/7x dinner for a surcharge – only breakfast in Vienna)

  • Daily luggage transport until Vienna

  • 1x train ride Tulln – Vienna (only at the 8 day tour)

  • 1x train ride 1. class Vienna – Passau (transfer of own bike not included)

  • 1x handlebar bag with individualised route book and information material per room (also available as GPX file)

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

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

Season / Period
Type

Extras

Bicycle & equipment
21-speed-bike, childrens bike, child trailer 88
Child seat 39
E-bike, Child E-bike 198
Bike helmet-purchase 39
   
Transfer
Reduction "no return ticket" Vienna-Passau -30
Supplement train ride Vienna airport – Passau 10
Private transfer Munich - Passau - one-way / 1-8 persons
airport/city		 from 240
Additional night
Passau 4* (dbl/sgl) 83/136
Vienna 4*S (dbl/sgl) 169/289

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

You´ll be booked in selected and comfortable rooms of hotels in 4* - 5* niveau. The mentioned hotels are primarily booked. If one hotel is not available, your stay will be at least in a same category hotel.

Passau: Hotel Residenz,
Schlögener Loop: Hotel Donauschlinge
Linz: Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark
Ardagger: Wellnesshotel Aumühle
Melk: Hotel zur Post
Dürnstein: Schlosshotel Dürnstein
Tulln: Diamond City Hotel
Vienna: Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof

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 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

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 1st class ticket from Vienna to Passau can be used before or after the tour.

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 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
The bike hand over is located near the Globus Garage. Parking is only possible if you fill in >> this form.
parking garage: € 8,- per day/car
parking lot : € 5,- per day/car
Important: Car acceptance is only possible in the period from 12pm to 3pm.

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 € 23,-. Each further person € 6,- up to 4 people)

Train transfer
Our included 1st class ticket from Vienna to Passau can be used before or after the tour as a trasfer back to Passau.

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 - 2,50 per person/night)

 

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Travel stories

4,7 of 6 Stars | 11
We were extremely impressed and happy with our entire experience with Rad and Reisen. The bikes were great and the pickup and drop off very easy to arrange. Accommodations were As represented and we were very happy with the hotels we stayed during the .....A.L. 09/19
6,0 01.09.2019 | Alana L. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Deluxe 8 - 9 Days

Alana and Rolf Langelotz Passau to Vienna

We were extremely impressed and happy with our entire experience with Rad and Reisen. The bikes were great and the pickup and drop off very easy to arrange. Accommodations were As represented and we were very happy with the hotels we stayed during the ...
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4,6 28.06.2019 | William H. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Deluxe 8 - 9 Days

Passau to Vienna 9 day luxury.

Passau hotal was fine, my brother had some problem parking the car, Hotel donauschlinge is getting a little bit old, but the pool and service were good, Austria trend hotel, Linz was OK although I probably wouldn’t choose it again, Schiffmeisterhaus, ...
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5,4 16.06.2019 | Danielle G. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Deluxe 8 - 9 Days

Deluxe Danube Tour of 6 Canadians.

On the whole my partner and I were very satisfied by the tour that you provided as it is clear on our previous answers on the questionnaire. However, two things could be improved. 1. Better information where the Landhaus Stift Ardagger hotel is. It ...
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4,8 07.06.2019 | Margaret McNeill M. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Deluxe 8 - 9 Days

Danube Deluxe 2019

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