Passau-Vienna – The Danube cycling holiday for those who like their comfort!

The superior variant with 8 days, 7 nights from 565,- €
Impressions from Passau-Vienna cycling tour: the well-known baroque Benedictine monastery in Melk
This tour is suited to those who don’t want to have to do without their comfort on their Passau-Vienna cycling holiday. As parts of the daily stages are undertaken by boat or train their remains more than enough time for visits to the numerous attractions along the route. If you book with half-board then you will have the chance to experience first class cooking.
Day 1
Your Passau-Vienna trip starts in the three river city of Passau
Arrival in Passau
After your arrival you will check into your room and collect your travel documents from reception. If there is enough time before dinner you should have a stroll around the laneways of the three river city of Passau.
Overnight stay in Passau
Day 2
you should have a stroll around the laneways of the three river city of Passau
Passau - Feldkirch/Aschach, ca. 49 km cycling, 20 km boat trip
You will begin your cycling holiday with a boat trip to Kasten. You will pass under the steep slopes of the nature conservation area on the Northern bank of the river, before you disembark the boat and start cycling. You will cycle along the Northern bank of the Danube past Niederranna in the direction of Schlögen. Those with lots of energy can take a detour just after Niederranna and visit the Haichenbach ruin. The wonderful view from here of the famous Schlögener loop in the river more than makes up for the steep climb. At Schlögen a granite cliff forces the Danube to loop and curve around it.
Overnight stay in Feldkirch or Aschach
Day 3
Linz the county capital town of Oberösterreich has a number of cultural attractions
Feldkirch/Aschach - Linz, ca. 30 km  cycling
First you will cycle downstream to Wilhering. The Cistercian monastery is definitely worth a visit. The route passes Ottensheim and Puchenau on the way to Linz, the county capital town of Oberösterreich. The old industrial city has a number of cultural attractions. The historical centre and the large Medieval town square invite visitors to take a stroll around. For an intensive discovery of this beautiful city we have organized a small package.
Overnight stay in Linz
Day 4
The well-known baroque Benedictine monastery in Melk
Linz - Melk/Emmersdorf, ca. 48 km cycling and 59 km by train
You will continue on through Machland which is of cultural historical importance, where the tow of Enns is located, which is the oldest settlement in Austria. In the mythological Strudengau you will find a narrow section of the Danube, which due to its strong currents was once feared by the Danube boatmen. The picturesque Grein is a beautiful subject for holiday snaps. You will then proceed through the wild and romantic Struden- and Nibelungengau in Wachau. You will cycle on through Ybbs and Persenbeug onto Melk. If you are not afraid of a steep climb then you can take a trip to Maria Taferl to the famous church of pilgrimage.
Overnight stay in Melk or Emmersdorf
Day 5
You will cycle through the Wachau region with its small wine-growing villages
Melk/Emmersdorf - Krems, ca. 37 km
A short stage today gives you enough time to marvel at two of the highlights of your trip. First you will visit the well-known baroque Benedictine monastery in Melk. You will cycle through the Wachau region with its small wine-growing villages of Schallaburg, Spitz, Weißenkirchen and Dürnstein and then on to Krems, which was first documented in 995. Numerous testaments to the exciting history of the town are waiting to be discovered by you. We would be more than happy to extend your stay with extra nights or our Wachau package.
Overnight stay in Krems
Day 6
You will reach the Roman city of Tulln along the Southern bank of the Danube
Krems - Stockerau/Tulln, ca. 60/45 km
In Krems you will leave the Wachau region (or you can extend your visit there) and a completely different landscape awaits you: 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. You will reach the Roman city of Tulln along the Southern bank of the Danube.
Overnight stay in Stockerau or Tulln
Day 7
Your Passau-Vienna cycling tour ends in  Vienna which has something for all tastes
Stockerau/Tulln - Vienna, ca. 30/40 km
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. During a cab trip or a boat trip on the Danube you can see the city sights in comfort.
Overnight stay in Vienna
Day 8
You can enjoy the city during a horse and carriage tour
Departure
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 stages
    Betwenn 30 and 60 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