Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Bike + Relax

Cycling fun and wellness

from 649,00 €
241 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.

This is the perfect leisure holiday for cycle tourists who want to combine exercising on their bike during the day with sitting back and relaxing in the evening. The tour features carefully selected overnight accommodations with cycling through areas of beautiful landscapes for maximum relaxation and tranquillity. The result is a cycle tour that provides a nice balance between quiet times and activity.

During the course of this seven day tour you will have the opportunity to visit many cultural highlights along the Danube, and, importantly, you will also have enough time to manage the daily bike legs without a problem.

>> Alternative offer: floating hotel

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 your remaining time for a city tour or 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 – Linz, approx. 53 km + ship ride Passau-Schlögen

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

Day 3: Linz – Strudengau, approx. 60 km

Don´t miss a city tour in Linz before you continue on to Strudengau and later Enns, the oldest city in Austria. Also make sure not to miss the Grein Maritime Museum and the oldest theatre in Austria.

Day 4: Strudengau – Krems/surroundings, approx. 52 km + ship ride Melk-Dürnstein

Today you continue to cycle through Ybbs-Persenbeug and Maria Taferl until you reach Emmersdorf, home of the gateway to the Wachau. On the other side of the Danube is the magnificent monastery of Melk which is observed from afar, but not without a lasting impression. Enjoy the ship ride to Krems.

Day 5: Krems/surroundings – Tulln, approx. 41 km

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

Day 6: Tulln – Vienna, approx. 35 km

The goal for today as you cycle along the Tullnerfield is the capital of Austria, Vienna. Approaching Vienna you will have a fantastic view of the skyline far removed from the fast paced city. Vienna is a city that loves its music and food. Discover the historical city center with all of 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 5 x dinner (surcharge, only breakfast in Vienna)

Daily luggage transport (1 suitcase per Person/ max. 20 kg)

Ship ride Passau – Schlögen incl. bike
Ship ride Melk – Dürnstein 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)
Free WLAN in all hotels

1 x handlebar bag with route book, 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	72
Child seat	23
E-bike / Child E-bike	159
Bike helmet-purchase	25

Transfer
Reduction "no return ticket" Vienna-Passau	-34
Supplement train ride Vienna airport – Passau	7
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 4* (dbl/sgl)	66/87
Vienna 4* (dbl/sgl)	67/97

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

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 on their website.

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. You can use it at the beginning or at the end of the tour.

The actual timetable 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 persons)
Bustransfer: In season 3 (May 23 – September 22), 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. Die 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

4,7 of 6 Stars | 5

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

5.1 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
Information at the beginning of the tour 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

4.4 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
Information at the beginning of the tour 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

4.5 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
Information at the beginning of the tour 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

4.9 04.07.2015 | James C. Danube Cycle Path Bike & Relax / Passau - Vienna

Our Experience

Overall we were very satisfied with the tour. Here are the areas of concern: 1. Although the tour description on your website mentioned 2 boat trips, the second trip, from Melk to Dornsein was not mentioned in any of the information we received and ...

Overall satisfaction 5
Booking handling 6
Travel documents 4
Information at the beginning of the tour 3
Accomodation 5
Board 5
Luggage transport 6
Route description 3
On-site assistance 6
Route-character 6
Bicycle + equipment 6
Price-performance ratio 4

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Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Bike + Relax

Cycling fun and wellness

Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Bike + Relax

Cycling fun and wellness