Danube Cycle Path Short & Sweet / Passau - Vienna

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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.

Would you like to cycle along the mighty Danube River, but are short on available time? If that’s the case, then this is the perfect tour for you.

This direct and to the point tour guides you from Passau to Vienna, one of the most popular cycling paths in Europe. Over the course of six days of cycling you will ride approximately 35 miles per day, with the rest of your time free to explore this beautiful region.

The ideal combination of cycling and Austrian hospitality will ensure you to have more than enough time to relax and to visit many of the cultural highlights along the Danube.

>> Alternative offer: floating hotel

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

Route

The cycling path is completely paved from one end to the other, flat, almost always directly along the riverbank and is very suitable for beginners and children.
Individual arrival. Once in Passau enjoy your day of leisure by strolling through the narrow and winding streets of this quaint city or simply relax in a typical beer garden. Historical heritage is to be found and encountered around every corner. For centuries the ‘City of Three Rivers’ - i.e. the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz - have been an inspiration to all who visit Passau, as it is sure to be for you. Between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. bike hand over – for late arrivals on the next morning.
Starting the tour nice and easy by ship, you travel through the magnificent Schlögener Loop. The Granite Mountains of the Mühlviertel have forced the Danube into a 180-degree bend. Along the wooded lush slopes of the narrow green valley, the river escorts you to the capital of Upper Austria and European Culture Capital of 2009: Linz.
A worthwhile excursion to Enns, the oldest town in Austria, is highly recommended although it is left up to you to decide. In the gorgeous Baroque village Grein, a few highlights including Austria’s oldest theatre, the Maritime Museum and the city’s impressive castle Greinburg can be visited.
Once leaving Grein, you cycle through the stunning Nibelungengau over to Pöchlarn, where you find the monument of Nibelungen and the birthplace of artist Oskar Kokoschka. From a distance and high above the Danube, one of the most famous buildings in the region, the Benedictine Abbey of Melk, salutes you with grandeur.
Today you will experience the captivating landscape of the Wachau Valley where you pass through the extremely romantic winery villages of Spitz, Weißenkirchen and Dürnstein. From there you visit Krems, the 1000-year-old wine growing town complete with its gothic architecture. From Krems you travel by train to the city of Waltz, Vienna.

  • => 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

Before leaving Vienna, make sure to visit the famous Naschmarkt (international foods/goods) and stop by the beautiful imperial castle Schönbrunn. Extension at Vienna or train ride back to Passau (Season 1+2) or comfortable by bus (season 3).

Services

Included services:
  • 5 nights in rooms with private facilities
  • Breakfast or 4 x dinner (extra charge, 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
  • A tasting of regional products
  • 1 x ship Passau- Schlögen incl. bike
  • 1 x train Krems - Vienna 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)
  • Service-hotline (also accessible on weekends)
  • 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 75
Child seat 23
E-bike / Child E-bike 169
Bike helmet-purchase 29
   
Transfer
Reduction "no return ticket" Vienna-Passau -35
Supplement train ride Vienna airport – Passau 8
Transfer Munich (airport) - Passau* - one-way 69
Transfer Munich (airport) - Passau* - both directions 119
 *Supplement for Transfer up/to Munich City/Trainstation - Passau / 1-8 Persons 40
Additional night
Passau 3* (dbl/sgl) 57/80
Vienna 4* (dbl/sgl) 68/98

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 and comfortable inns, hotels and bed & breakfasts of the 3* to 4* category. All of them have their own typical Austrian style and are often furnished with interior which is specially typical for these surroundings.

Passau: IBB Hotel Passau South
Linz: Hotel Prielmayrhof
Strudengau: Gasthof s’Schatzkastl
Nibelungengau: Zur Schönen Wienerin
Vienna: Hotel roomz Vienna Prater

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

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 the spot.

The bike hand over is located near the Globus Garage.

Globus Garage Passau
parking garage: € 7,- per day/car
parking lot : € 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

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 » 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 € 23,-. Each further person € 6,- (up to 4 people)
     
  • Bustransfer: From April 25 - 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 fitting helmet.
Local tax payable on spot (approx. € 1 - 2,5 per person/night)

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Travel stories

5,2 of 6 Stars | 3
Wonderful but very short trip. Organization of a bicycle trip, route map, hotels, breakfasts, luggage transportation - everything was perfect, no complaints.Small Austriantowns among vineyards and orchards were delicious...T.S. 06/16
5,5 10.06.2023 | Eran G. Danube Cycle Path Short & Sweet / Passau - Vienna

Beautiful Cycles Along the Danube

We had a great time cycling along the Danube passing through quaint and picturesque towns like Passau and Krems, eating and drinking in local restaurants and bars and stopping to admire the view!
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