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Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Athletic

Cycling between Passau-Wien

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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.

Are you an enthusiastic cyclist who wants to enjoy an active and sporty cycling holiday?

If so, then this is the perfect tour for you! Discover the most popular cycling paths in all of Europe in just six days!

With daily stretches of approximately 80 km, the ‘Sporty’ experience is the centre of attention; however, you don’t have to ignore the intriguing points of interest along the way.

 

>> Alternative offer: floating hotel

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

Route

Tour profile:

The Danube cycle path is completely paved from one end to the other, flat and almost always directly along the riverbank.

Day 1: Passau

Individual arrival. Use your remaining time in Passau for a city tour or go for a walk through the picturesque old part of the ‘City of Three Rivers’. Between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. bike hand over – for late arrivals on the next morning.

Day 2: Passau – Eferdinger Valley, approx. 70 km

Along the riverbank of the Danube you will cycle towards the Schlögener loop where the hard granite mountains of the Mühlviertel have created a 180-degree bend on the Danube. Upon arrival you will then take the ferry across the Danube to the southern bank (not included) where you will cycle through the scenic Danube market region of Aschach. Lastly, reaching today’s destination of rest in Brandstatt.

Day 3: Eferdinger Valley – Strudengau, approx. 86 km

Today’s stretch takes you through the state capital of Upper Austria, Linz, complete with its many and varied attractions and later Strudengau. In Grein you can visit an impressive castle and the oldest city theatre in Austria.

Day 4: Strudengau – Krems/surroundings, approx. 90 km

Next, you leave the quaint baroque village of Strudengau and cycle through Nibelungengau to Pöchlarn where you will see the significant monument of Nibelungen and the birthplace of the renowned artist Oskar Kokoschka. After riding past the Benedictine Abbey of Melk, the rolling hills and vineyards of the Wachau take you through the romantic vineyards of Spitz and Weissenkirchen to ancient ruins in the gorgeous village of Dürnstein. In Dürnstein you can visit the jail where King Richard the Lionheart spent time. Moving on to yet another highlight of the day you cycle to the 1000-year-old wine city of Krems where you will enjoy a night of rest.

  • => 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 5: Krems/surroundings - Vienna, approx. 80 km

The last cycling day takes you through the vast and beautiful Tullner fields. As soon as you can see the edge of the Vienna Woods (Wiener Wald) and it is 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!

  • => 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)

  • => 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

Day 6: Vienna

Some say that one must personally and even intensively experience this great city. A few of the must-sees include the famous Naschmarkt (international food/goods market), the City Opera, Stephan’s Cathedral 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:
  • 5 nights, rooms with private facilities, breakfast
  • Breakfast or 4 x dinner (surcharge, only breakfast in Vienna)
  • Daily luggage transport (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
  • A tasting of regional products

  • 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 on weekends)
  • 1 x handlebar bag with route book, maps and information material per room

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/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 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

    Well-chosen 3-star hotels, inns, bed & breakfast or guesthouses. All of them areal euqipped and located in rural regions with a private and family atmosphere and the quite personal care. Here you can enjoy the worldwide known Austrian guest friendliness.

    Passau: 3* IBB Hotel Passau Süd
    Aschach: 3* Landgasthof Dieplinger
    Strudengau: 3* Landgasthof Zur Traube
    Krems/surroundings: 3* Hotel Zum Goldenen Engel
    Vienna: 4* 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 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 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

    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 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 € 25,-. Each further person € 6,- (up to 4 people)

    • Bustransfer: In season 3 (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)

    Videos

    Travel stories

    4,8 of 6 Stars | 6
    Great cycle trip. Everything was well organised - even able to add a second person withwho one days notice....Amazing service. The hotels were all comfortable and the route description very good...A.U. 06/17
    5.8 02.10.2022 | Omer S. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Athletic

    Excellent Bike tour

    Everything was very well organized. We went to most of the recommended restaurants and places on the tour guide. All were great recommendations. During the tour we stayed from basic to 5-star hotels. They all were very nice and had great breakfast
    • 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 6
    • On-site assistance 5
    • Route-character 6
    • Bicycle + equipment 5
    • Price-performance ratio 6
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    5.3 14.10.2021 | Jonathan S. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Athletic

    Feedback

    Had a great trip, thanks for all the arrangements. A few suggestions to make the tour even better -- install 2x bottle cages on all bikes, tweak the app so it overrides any screen and inactivity timeouts on Android, and if possible reconcile tour description ...
    • Overall satisfaction 6
    • Booking handling 6
    • Travel documents 5
    • Information at the beginning of the tour 6
    • Accomodation 5
    • Board 5
    • Luggage transport 6
    • Route description 5
    • On-site assistance 4
    • Route-character 5
    • Bicycle + equipment 6
    • Price-performance ratio 5
    more
    4.6 05.06.2019 | Charles N. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Athletic

    Danube 2019

    Bicycles: every other part of the experience was quite good, but the bicycles were wretched. Heavy and Ill fitting and not well maintained. There should be an option to get decent quality bicycles as an optional upgrade. The person who gave us the bicycles ...
    • Overall satisfaction 3
    • Booking handling 6
    • Travel documents 6
    • Information at the beginning of the tour 6
    • Accomodation 4
    • Board 3
    • Luggage transport 6
    • Route description 6
    • Route-character 4
    • Bicycle + equipment 2
    • Price-performance ratio 5
    more
    5.1 23.07.2018 | Andres E. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Athletic

    Danube 2018

    I feel that information about the bike provided was not enough, since I made my reservation I requested information of the bikes because it is a very important factor because we were planning to bike around 80 to 90 kms per day. You should give detailed ...
    • Overall satisfaction 6
    • Booking handling 5
    • Travel documents 5
    • Information at the beginning of the tour 5
    • Accomodation 6
    • Board 6
    • Route description 5
    • On-site assistance 5
    • Route-character 6
    • Bicycle + equipment 3
    • Price-performance ratio 5
    more
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