Danube Cycle Path à la Carte / Passau - Vienna - Category B

Discover the Danube cycle path as you like!

from 429,00 €
327 km
4 (10) Nächte

4 (10) 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.

Enjoy the wonderful Danube cycle path as long as you want. On this tour, you decide where you go, how long you stay and how intense you pedal.

Choose between countless stages and destination and create a bike tour you will never forget! You can decide from packages of 4-11 nights. We book the hotels for you and also carry your luggage during your stay.

Alternative tour: >> Danube Impressions - from Passau to Vienna and back by bike+boat<<

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, very suitable for beginners and children.

Mandatory start in Passau and ending in Vienna.

Day 1: Passau (tourstart)

Individual arrival to Passau. Use the remaining time for a city tour or get to know the city by a walk through the picturesque old part of town.

Choose your daily routes and cities from the list below

The daily bike tours are only our suggestion. They can be also summarised or be leapt over. You also can book more nights in one place.

The overnight in Passau at the beginning, as well as the overnight in Vienna is obligatory. Please, consider that the lulggage must be deliverd for the luggage transport in the morning of the first cycle day, at least at 9 am

The duration of your bike tour is variabel. Choose between 5-12 days ( 4-11 nights)

	Overnightstay	daily-KM	KM
Arrival Day	Passau	0	KM 0
Passau	Engelhartszell a small, dreamy village on the danube	37	KM 37
Engelhartszell	Schlögen The Schlögener loop is quite a special peace of nature. The walk to the Schlögener look offers an unforgettable experience	7	KM 44
Schlögen	Aschach The animated Danube promenade with countless restaurants and coffee shops also offers many things to do in the evening.	30	KM 74
Aschach	Linz The capital of Upper Austria awaits you with a historical Old Town and numerous museums.	25	KM 99
Linz	Perg a provincial town far from the big tourist paths	35	KM 134
Perg	Grein In the idyllic small town there is the oldest theatre of Austria and the romantic castle "Greinburg" which gave its name to the town	30	KM 164
Grein	Persenbeug an idyllicc place in the Nibelungengau, shortly before the Wachau; high on top is the famous place of pilgrimage Maria Taferl	20	KM 184
Persenbeug	Emmersdorf/Melk the town and the idyllic village are separated only by a bridge. Don’t miss the impressive Monastery!	25	KM 209
Emmersdorf / Melk	Spitz a romantic place with countless wine bars representing the heart of the Wachau valley	16	KM 225
Spitz	Krems the wine town and the gate to the Wachau awaits you with a charming Old Town and exciting places of interest	20	KM 245
Krems	Traismauer a peaceful city between Krems and Tulln	16	KM 261
Traismauer	Tulln the flower city shortly before you reach Vienna is famous for its garden exhibitions	31	KM 292
Tulln	Vienna BRAVO ! You have reached your goal! The danube cycle path is 327 KM long - you can be proud of yourself!	35	KM 327

Last day: Vienna (tourend)

Individual departure or extension.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The bike handover shop is situated in Passau. The bike drop off point is in Vienna. Take in consideration that you need to drop off the luggage until 9 a.m. at our bike hand over shop.

Services

4-11 nights in rooms with private facilities (depending on the length of the tour, obligatory first stay in Passau and las stay in Vienna)
Daily breakfast
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (1 suitcase per Person/ max. 23 kg)
Handlebar bag with route book and information material per room

Dates & Prices

daily arrival possible

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
21-speed-bike, childrens bike, child trailer	99
Child seat	39
E-bike / Child E-Bike	219
Bike helmet-purchase	40
Rental bike disclaimer touring/E-Bike	19/45

Transfer
Train ride Vienna-Passau (exkl. bike)	57
Additional cost for train from Vienna Airport	12
Bus ride Vienna-Passau incl. own bike, (April 27 - September 20)	94
one-way PRIVATE transfer Munich - Passau (total 1-8 pers.) airport/city	from 270

Additional night
Passau 3* (dbl/sgl)	59/82
Vienna 3* (dbl/sgl)	70/105

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, comfortable inns and pensions of 3 star categories which distinguish themselves by their quite special personal mark. They are comfortable, often in a design typical for the region and provide a very authentic holiday experience. Your host is sometimes also the owner, who wants that you feel like at home.

Passau: IBB Hotel Passau Süd
Schlögener loop: Gasthof Luger
Aschach: Gasthof Dieplinger
Linz: Steigenberger Avance Hotel & Spa
Perg: Jägerwirt
Strudengau: Gasthof zur Zugbrücke
Nibelungengau: Gasthof zur Wachau
Krems/surroundings: 3*Gasthof Klinglhuber
Tulln: Best Western Tulln
Vienna: Arcotel (Kaiserwasser, Wimberger or Donauzentrum), Mooons, Hotel Vienna

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 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.

Useful

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airports: Munich (MUC), Salzburg (SZG), Linz (LNZ), Vienna (VIE)
Train connections with 1-2 changes from Vienna Airport to Passau (travel time: approx. 3 hours).

You will find the latest timetable here.

Arrival by train

Train stations: Munich, Salzburg, Linz, Vienna - The actual timeable and prices you will find via Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB.

Arrival by car

Unfortunately you can not park your car free of charge in Passau. However there are varios possibilities for parking your car during your holiday - please note parking expenses have to be paid on the spot.

Globus Garage Passau
It is possible to park your car in the Globus Parking Garage which is located close to our bike handover. Acceptance times for cars from 12 to 3 pm!
Prices garage: € 11,- per day
Prices open terrain: € 7,- per day
Please reserve your spot through our >>booking form

Some of our start hotels also offer a hotel garage. This information you will find on your final travel documents.

Transfer

Private transfer from Munich airport see "Dates and Prices".

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 27 to September 20 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 am. The transfer takes approx. 4,5 hours and ends optionally at Globus Garage (Messestraße 6) or at Passau central Station.

Additional information

Please be informed that double rooms with twin beds (seperate beds) con only be listed as an unbinding custoer wis and therefore cannot be confirmed as fixed. We will do our best to fulfill your wishes and thank you for your understandning!

Helmets are mandatory in Austria for children up to 12 years! Please bring your own fitting helmet.

Local tax payable on spot (approx. € 1 - 2,50 per person/night)

Videos

Travel stories

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5,6 29.07.2019 | Maureen K. Danube Cycle Path à la Carte / Passau - Vienna - Category B

A la Carte - Passau to Vienna

A wonderful 8 days of riding.. The A la Carte option gave us the choice to ride only 30 kms some days. This allowed time to explore the towns along the way, ride further afield, usually uphill, and to stop to swim several times as it was hot. (In a pevious ...

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4,5 09.07.2019 | Andrea S. Danube Cycle Path à la Carte / Passau - Vienna - Category B

Instructions

I would suggest that better details and instructions be given for finding the hotels. The instructions provided were not very clear and made for some tricky endings to a day. I suggest giving instructions in point form structure based on distance. ...

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On-site assistance 5
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