Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Anniversary Tour

30 years of cycling holidays - constant quality

from 335,00 €
248 km
6 Nächte

6 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 included boat ride can just be offered from Passau to Kasten at the moment!

After 5 years of great success and positive feedback we decided to prolongate our 25th company-anniversary and still pitch one of our favorite tours to you for a nearly unbeatable price!

This is a perfect bicycle tour for beginners as well as for anyone seeking a ride away from traffic and maddening crowds. There are some incredible highlights at every stage. Discover the town of Melk, known for its imposing Benedictine monastery. As you pedal along to Krems, stop in Wachau, known for its vineyards. The Danube path winds its way past forested woodlands and is dotted with charming villages.

>> Alternative offer: floating hotel

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

Route

Tour profile:

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

Day 1: Passau

Individual arrival at Passau. Use any extra time for a walk through the picturesque old part of town, or take a boat around this city of 3 rivers (not included). Bike handover between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Day 2: Passau – Linz, approx. 52 km + river cruise to Schlögen

The Upper Danube Valley with its steep and wooded slopes is almost untouched and idyllic. You catch the ship to Schlögen and continue on through the impressive Danube loop, where the river makes an about turn of 180 degrees. You cycle through the Eferdinger basin to Linz, the Upper Austrian capital. Enjoy the summer evening with a shopping tour in the charming old town.

The included boat ride can just be offered from Passau to Kasten at the moment!

Day 3: Linz – Strudengau, approx. 60 km

Tip: Make a trip to Enns, the oldest city of Austria. You cycle through the Celt village Mitterkirchen and pass the church in Baumgartenberg. In the afternoon you arrive at “Burg Clam”, one of the best preserved castles in the country. Your destination, Grein, is dominated by the picturesque castle “Greinburg”.

Day 4: Strudengau - Nibelungengau, approx. 46 km

You enjoy the Danube landscape of the Struden- and Nibelungengau, with high rock formations on the left and right side of the Danube. High above the Danube you will find the pilgrimage church of Maria Taferl. Clearly visible from a distance, the Benedictine Monastery Melk welcomes you.

Day 5: Nibelungengau - Krems/surroundings, approx. 49 km

Another highlight of this cycle tour is the beautiful landscape of Wachau. You can find wine terraces, apricot trees, castles and monasteries between them. During your travel to Krems you cycle through the attractive vineyards of Spitz, Weissenkirchen and Dürnstein. Along the way you see cozy Taverns, where you can relax and enjoy the Austrian hospitality.

=> Excursion: Wine tasting
Wachau: Wine tasting
in the historical "Alte Salzstadln" (17th cent.)
White wine (Grüner Veltliner, Federspiel, Riesling Federspiel, Saubignon Blanc), Red wine (Zweigelt), Incl. bread

Price: € 7,- per Person

Day 6: Krems - Vienna, approx. 41 km + train ride Tulln - Vienna

Today you cycle through the unique cultural landscape of this UNESCO world heritage region until Tulln. From there the journey goes on by train and leads you to the Capital of Austria, Vienna.

=> Excursion: Vienna - City tour by bike
Vienna City tour by BIKE
Discover Vienna in a very special way! By bike you will experience all those famous sights from a new and completely different point of view. Some of the highlights are: the State Opera, Johann Strauß Monument in the City Park, the Hofburg - the winter residence of the Habsburgs (the family that ruled Vienna and half of Europe for over 600 years), the Rathaus (town hall), and - of course - St. Stephan’s Cathedral, Vienna’s most famous landmark. The ideal way to see Vienna. Easy route on bike paths or streets with little traffic. Frequent stops for taking pictures! End close to the Sate Opera / Schillerpark
Tour times: May - September daily 10 am and 2 pm every friday and Saturday (only English) or at 2 pm daily (German)
Meeting point: Bösendorferstrasse 5, 1010 Vienna - close to the state opera

Adult with own bike: 37,- € | Duration: approx. 3 hrs / 15 km

Bike Rental additional 8,- € per bike
=> Excursion: Waltz and Operetta Concert at a Viennese palais
Waltz and Operetta Concert at a Viennese palais
The "Salonochester Alt Wien", led by Professor Udo Zwoelfer, is one of the best known interpreters of classical Viennese music and manages to make the most impressive compositions by our "King of Waltz" Johann Strauss and the primary representative of Viennese music, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, even more unique. Our virtuosic musicians, excellent opera singers and enchanting ballet dancers present an evening full of Viennese charm- including spirited sounds of waltz, polka, arias and duets, as well as operetta and concert solo pieces at the highest artistic level possible.
Daily at 08:15 PM - 10:00 PM (with a 15 min. interval)
Location: Wiener Kursalon im Stadtpark, Johannesgasse 33, 1010 Wien
Prices:
Category A: € 69,-
Category B: € 59,-
=> Excursion: Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off
Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off
The hop-on hop-off facility allows you to explore the city at your leisure and our double-decker buses offer a panoramic view of Vienna. Simply book with us online, the service enables you to see the sights in your speed and gives you the flexibility to start the tour at any stations the hop-on hop-off stops.
HOP ON HOP OFF
•   Short waiting times
•   Audio guides in 16 languages
•   Free guided city walk
•   Kids’ channel in German and English
•   Discounted family tickets
•   Free Wi-Fi on the buses
The HOP ON HOP OFF tours of VIENNA SIGHTSEEING are an easy way to explore Vienna. You can choose from 6 routes and over 50 stops. Hop on and hop off at as many stops as you like with just one ticket. Tickets also include a guided city walk through the historical city centre of Vienna. Explore Vienna’s city centre on our guided city walk. You will hear interesting facts about Austria’s capital and see some of the 1st district’s most famous buildings, such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera. Optionally, you can add on a boat tour or a ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
Price:

Hop-On Hop-Off-Ticket Vienna 24h all routes incl. guided walk: € 27,-/adult , € 18,-/child (5-15 years)

Day 7: Vienna

Individual departure or extension stay in Vienna. Comfortable is also to return to Passau by train or bus (not included – surcharge).

Services

Included services:

6 nights in rooms with private facilities
Breakfast or 5 x dinner (surcharge, only breakfast in Vienna)

welcome drink at arrival hotel in Passau

daily luggage transport from hotel to hotel (1 suitcase per person/max. 20kg)

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

1 x tasting of regional products

1 x river cruise Passau - Schlögen incl. bike

1 x train ride: Tulln – Vienna incl. bike

1x handlebar bag with 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	75
Child seat	23
E-bike / Children E-bike	169
Bike helmet-purchase	29

Additional services
Train ride Vienna Central Station - Passau (exkl. bike)	44
Train ride Vienna Airport - Passau (excl. bike)	52
Bus ride Vienna-Passau incl. own bike (April 25-Sept.30), departure approx. 8/9 a.m. duration approx. 4 hours	69

Transfer
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 3* (dbl/sgl)	57/80
Vienna 3* (dbl/sgl)	64/96

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

Selected, cozy inns and guesthouses of the 3-star and occasionally 2-star category, which are characterized by their very special personal touch. They are comfortable, often in a design typical of the region and convey a very authentic vacation experience. Your host wants you to feel at home and pays special attention to personal care.

Passau: IBB Hotel Passau Süd
Linz: Hotel Donauwelle
Strudengau: Gasthof Zugbrücke
Nibelungengau: Landgasthof Zur Schönen Wienerin
Krems/surroundings: Hotel Zum Goldenen Engel
Vienna: Vienna Sporthotel

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). 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. 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 people) - please provide flight details + arrival time for booking!
Bustransfer: From April 25 to September 30 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. The 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

5,2 of 6 Stars | 68

The level of difficulty (for two 65+ adults) was perfect for us - we never had any difficulty in reaching our destinations and were able to take breaks (lunch and others) along the way. The accommodation was comfortable and the food was excellent. ...O.R. 01/20

5.7 14.10.2023 | Nan L. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Anniversary Tour

Another great bike trip down the Donau

This was our third trip with Rad Reisen and it was absolutely great once again! Pre trip communications with Klaus was prompt, and he was very friendly and helpful. All the information sent out before the trip was informative and very detailed. The ...

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

5.7 16.08.2023 | Dimitris K. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Anniversary Tour

A very interesting

and very well organized Danube cycling tour

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
Route-character 6
Bicycle + equipment 5
Price-performance ratio 6

4.9 09.07.2023 | Kathryn N. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Anniversary Tour

Inn Cycle tour and Passau to Vienna Anniversary tour

Overall the tours were very good and most of the accommodation was good. However there were a few issues: 1. Some of the GPX directions were not good eg. directions to IBB Hotel Passau were a lot longer and steeper than the more direct way straight up ...

Overall satisfaction 5
Booking handling 5
Travel documents 3
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 28.09.2022 | Mecis K. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Anniversary Tour

Danube 2022

Cycling the Danube was fun and unforgettable. Thank You very much for a perfectly prepared trip: travel information, comfortable bikes, good hotels, delicious food, professional bike repairer . A few things to fix: Day 3: page 66 Outside Inzing the bike ...

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

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