The Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna

The classic variant with 8 days / 7 nights from 348,- €
Impressions of the danube-cycle tour: the picturesque Grein
As the name suggests this tour is the classic Danube tour between Passau and Vienna. The beautiful landscape of the Danube valley and its cultural and historical richness ensure this tour will be a unique experience. The cycle route along the Danube is structurally very good and there are signposts all along the route. The route is not very steep and is therefore also suitable for families with children.

Options: This Lake Constance cycle tour is available in the following varieties:

Classical B:    Overnight stays in guest houses and middle class hotels
Classical A:    Overnight stays in very good guest houses and hotels with 3 or 4 stars
Day 1
Your danube-cycle starts in the three river city Passau
Individual arrival in Passau
After your arrival you will check into your room and collect your travel documents from reception. If there is enough time you should have a stroll around the laneways of the three river city of Passau and visit the largest church organ in the world.
Overnight stay in Passau
Day 2
You can change the shores easily by ferry
Kat A: Passau - Schlögen/St. Agatha, ca. 45 km
Kat B: Passau - Niederranna/Wesenufer, ca. 35 km

After breakfast there will be an information talk and the rental bikes will be distributed.  You will then start your tour along the Northern bank of the Danube. Passing through Obernzell and Engelhartszell with its famous monastery, you will reach Schlögener Schlinge (loop in the river). Here the Danube twists in a tight loop around a massive granite hill, upon which the romantic ruin of Haichenbach towers.
Overnight stay in Schlögen/St. Agatha or Niederranna/Wesenufer
Day 3
The destination of today’s tour is Linz, the capital of Upper Austria
Kat A: Schlögen/St. Agatha - Linz, ca. 55 km
Kat B: Niederranna/Wesenufer - Linz, ca. 60 km

Today you will cycle through the bird paradise of the Eferdinger Becken to Ottensheim. The Rococo church and the monastery of the Cistercians in Wilhering are worth a visit.  The destination of today’s tour is Linz, the capital of Upper Austria. The historical centre and the large Medieval city square are perfect for strolling around. A trip with the "Linz City Express" will bring you to all the important visitor attractions. For an intensive discovery of this beautiful city we have organized a small package.
Overnight stay in Linz
Day 4
The picturesque Grein follows, which is a beautiful subject for holiday snaps
Kat A: Linz - Grein/Ardagger/Wallsee, ca. 50/60 km
Kat B: Linz - Perg/Au, ca. 35/40 km

You cycle through Machland which is of cultural historical importance, where the tow of Enns is located, the oldest settlement in Austria. A short visit to the baroque church of St. Florian is recommended. The Mauthausen concentration camp a relic from one of the darkest chapters in history can also be found here. In the mythological Strudengau you will find a narrow section of the Danube, which due to its strong currents was once feared by the boatmen. Picturesque Grein is a beautiful subject for holiday snaps.
Overnight stay in the Grein region
Day 5
Melk, whose world famous monastery can be seen from afar
Kat A: Grein/Ardagger/Wallsee - Wachau, ca. 60/70 km
Kat B: Perg/Au - Persenbeug/Ybbs/Marbach, ca. 48/58 km

You will cycle through the wild and romantic Struden- and Nibelungengau in Wachau, through Ybbs and Persenbeug, where you can visit the enormous Danube power station. If you are not afraid of a steep climb take a trip to Maria Taferl the famous church of pilgrimage. You will then cycle on through Pöchlarn and finally reach Melk, whose world famous monastery can be seen from afar. The Wachau is one of the most well know winegrowing regions of Austria. For an intensive discovery we organized a small package.
Overnight stay in Wachau
Day 6
You will travel through the Wachau region with its small vineyard villages
Kat A: Wachau - Tulln/Traismauer, ca. 63/38 km
Kat B:
Persenbeug/Ybbs/Marbach - Krems/Traismauer, ca. 62/77 km
You will travel through the Wachau region with its small vineyard villages. In Spitz you will board a Danube boat, which will bring you to Dürnstein (only Kat A). You will continue on to Krems, which was first documented in 995. The heights of the Wachau slowly give way to the expanse of the Tullner Field. Along the way you can take a trip to the Göttweig monastery, where you will find valuable treasure from the Middle Ages.
Overnight stay in Tulln or Traismauer
Day 7
A crowning of your tour on the Danube bike path is the bustling metropolis Vienna
Kat A: Tulln/Traismauer - Wien, ca. 38/63 km
Kat B: Krems/Traismauer - Wien, ca. 75/65 km

Passing through the edge of the Viennese forest you will reach the charming Danube city of Vienna. You could also take the regional train from Tulln to Vienna, which leaves every half hour (price not included). Whether it’s the castle of Schönbrunn, the Spanish Court Riding School, Stephan’s Cathedral or the Ferris wheel in Prater: Vienna has something for all tastes. You can also visit the Hofzuckerbäckerei Demel  (bakery). In the evening you can finish off the day in one of the many restaurants of cafes.
Overnight stay in Vienna
Day 8
The Ferris wheel in Prater of Vienna
Return journey to Passau and individual journey home
After breakfast you will return to the start of the tour, where your Passau-Vienna trip comes to an end. If you wish to spend a little more time in the magical city of Vienna, we would be more than happy to extend your stay with extra nights or our Vienna package .
Brief information
  • Start / Destination
    Passau / Vienna

  • Duration
    8 days, 7 nights
  • Length
    ca. 330 km
  • Daily routes
    Between 38 and 70 kilometres by bike
  • Profile of the route
    Mainly flat route along tarred cycle paths, which run partially directly along the banks of the river, or partially along riverbank roads.

  • Return journey to Passau
    In addition to a return train journey which is included in the price, we also offer a bus transfer from Vienna to Passau incl. bike and luggage transport. Departure at ca. 08.00 am, duration ca. 4 hours. Price per person €30.