Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Bike + Relax

Cycling fun and wellness

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 your remaining time for a city tour or go for a walk through the picturesque old part of town. Between 4 pm and 7 pm bike hand over – for late arrivals on the next morning.

Day 2: Passau – Schlögener Loop, approx. 50 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 a magical summer evening doing some shopping around the lovely main square of the city.

Day 4: Linz – Strudengau, approx. 60 km

Don´t miss a city tour in Linz before you continue to the Strudengau. Visit Enns, the oldest city of Austria. Don’t miss the Grein Maritime Museum and the oldest theatre in Austria.

Day 5: Strudengau - Krems, approx. 80 km + ship ride Melk - Spitz

Starting the day by biking through a spectacular landscape with steep rock walls, sunkissed terraced vineyards, beautifully blooming orchards, quaint villages, dignified monasteries and authentic castles, take advantage of all the splendid panoramic outlooks, until you reach Krems.

Day 6: Krems – Vienna, approx. 60 km + train ride Tulln-Vienna

The goal in mind you cycle cosy along the Tullnerfield. Approaching Vienna by train you will have a fantastic view of the skyline. Vienna is a city that loves its music and food. Discover the historic city center with all its sights and monuments.

Day 7: 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).

Services

Included services

  • 6 nights in room with private facilities

  • Breakfast (or 5x dinner for a surcharge – only breakfast in Vienna)

  • Daily luggage transport (1 suitcase per Person/ max. 23 kg)

  • Ship ride Melk – Spitz incl. bike

  • 1x train ride Tulln - Vienna incl. bike

  • 1x train ride Vienna – Passau (transfer of own bike not included) in season 1+2

  • 1x bus ride Vienna - Passau (incl. own bike ) in season 3, train ride back possible (excl. own bike)

  • Free WLAN in all hotels

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

  • Navigation app

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
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
one-way PRIVATE transfer Munich - Passau** (total 1-8 pers.)
airport/city
from
Additional night
Passau + Vienna 4* (dbl/sgl) 76/99

 


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, modern 3-4-star hotels with all conceivable comfort, wellness facilities, for example swimming pool and/or sauna and jacuzzi.


Passau: Passauer Wolf 4*
Schlögerner Loop: Revita Hotel Kocher 4*
Linz: Hotel Courtyard by Marriott 4*
Strudengau: 4*Hotel Aumühle
Krems/surroundings: Steigenberger Avance Hotel and Spa 4*
Vienna: 4*ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser


NotePlease 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.

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Travel stories

4,2 of 6 Stars | 3
Michael was very helpful At time of booking . We enjoyed the cycle very much. It was very flat and very easy...L.B. 07/18
5,2 29.08.2023 | Sergio P. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Bike + Relax

Accomodation and route feedback

In general we are satisfied with the tour but we have a few things that we would like to comment. Accomodation: Hotel Atrium room was very simple and not 4 star standard. Staff and breakfast were good. Hotel Marriott in Linz was far from the center ...
  • Overall satisfaction 5
  • Booking handling 6
  • Travel documents 6
  • Per-Tour information 5
  • Accomodation 4
  • Board 5
  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 5
  • On-site assistance 6
  • Route-character 3
  • Bicycle + equipment 6
  • Price-performance ratio 5
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4,5 23.09.2018 | William M. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Bike + Relax

Relax if you are going at 30K an hour

Great trip but the first day Passau to Linz is far too long, I would not book an electric bike as they are old fashioned and heavy, the route is flat and easy for an novice. Wellness means sauna not swimming pool or jacuzzi. Some hotels are lovely,wonderful ...
  • Booking handling 5
  • Travel documents 5
  • Per-Tour information 6
  • Accomodation 4
  • Board 4
  • Luggage transport 5
  • Route description 5
  • On-site assistance 3
  • Route-character 5
  • Bicycle + equipment 2
  • Price-performance ratio 5
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4,6 11.07.2018 | Lizanne B. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Bike + Relax

Fours seasons in one on the Danube

Michael was very helpful At time of booking . We enjoyed the cycle very much . It was very flat and very easy . Unfortunately we got soaked wet on day 3 of the trip despite excellent wet gear and our painters and guide book bag were positively drenched ...
  • Overall satisfaction 5
  • Booking handling 6
  • Travel documents 5
  • Per-Tour information 5
  • Accomodation 3
  • Board 3
  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 5
  • On-site assistance 5
  • Route-character 5
  • Bicycle + equipment 3
  • Price-performance ratio 4
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