Austria - Danube Trail


A cycling tour along bicycle paths and mostly flat country from Passau in Germany all the way to Vienna in Austria!

Loved by many this cycle trail is the most famous in Europe. Experience smooth cycling on dedicated cycle paths on this flat route. On this bicycle tour, navigate your way with ease through towns with bike friendly services. From Passau, the city of 3 rivers because it is at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. You cycle right by the Danube, in a deep river valley with castles and churches perched overlooking the river. See the romantic river meander near the town of Schlögen and the vineyards, meadows and orchards of the Wachau wine region. Cycle through small towns with rich cultural heritage, Melk with its beautiful monastery, Grein, Krems and finally to Vienna.

Itinerary

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DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8

Day 1 - Passau

Arrival to starting point of this tour Passau, with its impressive cathedral housing the biggest church organ of the world. Overnight in Passau.

Hotel Residenz

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Passau

The Hotel is located directly on the Danube, at a premium location in the heart of old town Passau. ...

Day 2 - Passau - Schlogen (44 km / 27 miles)

Your cycle tour will begin by a beautiful ride along a densely-wooded, granite river valley, through the Sauwald to Schlogen where the hard, impermeable granite rock forces the Danube to flow back on itself, an incredible natural feature. Overnight in Schlogen.

Hotel Donauschlinge

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Schlogen

From it´s origins as a raftsman´s hostelery, our establishment has grown into a comfortable, moder...

Day 3 - Schlogen - Linz (53 km / 33 miles)

Today the route brings you along the immense Danube river valley between Schlogen and Linz. After a stop at the Wilhering monastery, with its particularly beautiful church, you continue on to the town of Linz. Linz has a host of museums and churches including the Church of St. Martin, which is the oldest church in Austria to have survived in its original form. Overnight in Linz.

Hotel Wolfinger

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Linz

Day 4 - Linz - Grein (65 km / 41miles)

The first stop on the route is Enns, once a Roman settlement called Lauriocum and one of the oldest towns in Austria. The tower in Enns, built in 1565-68 is a masterpiece of Renaissance design. Another stop along the way is the riverside town of Mauthausen lesser known as the site of a terrible concentration camp in WWII. The rest of the route brings you through the meadow landscapes of the Machland river plain to the beginning of the Strudengau river valley. On the way you will pass through the towns of Wallsee and Ardagger, finally arriving at the town of Grein. Grein, on the banks of the Danube, has a 15th century castle. Overnight in Grein.

Hotel Goldenes Kreuz

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Grein

Our hotel is a classic home with an intimate, family-style ambience. It is located on the Main Squa...

Day 5 - Grein - Melk (51km / 32 miles)

Between Linz and Melk you will be cycling through the beautiful landscape of the Studen-gau, a narrow section of the Danube. Today you'll take a peaceful, romantic ride through the countryside along the Danube, passing though tiny Austrian villages. After the village of Marbach, you will pass the Maria Taferl, a centuries old pilgrimage destination perched on a rugged hilltop. As you cycle on to Melk you will begin to encounter the historical landscape of Nibelungengau. Then it is on to Melk with its famous Benedictine Monastery and spectacular church. Overnight in Melk.

Hotel Zur Post

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Melk

Day 6 - Melk - Tulln (76 km / 45 miles)

The route follows the Danube through the beautiful, UNESCO protected Wachau wine region with its many vineyards and orchards. Along the way is Durnstein, a very picturesque town with narrow streets, busy squares and charming shops. Next comes the historic town of Krems with its 17th century town hall and many beautiful churches. After Krems you cross the Danube and get a superb view of the town. Then you bike through Traismauer, past the Gottweg monastery, to the town of Tulln. Overnight in Tulln.

Hotel Nibelungenhof

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Tulln

Located in the "town in bloom" Tulln, the Nibelungenhof offers a unique mediterranean ambience. We a...

Day 7 - Tulln - Vienna (38 km / 24 miles)

This final, short stage brings you through the Wienerwald forest to Klosterneuburg with its Augustine Church, from 1108. The destination, Vienna is a vibrant, beautiful city with many things to do including seeing the cathedral and the amazingly designed Hundertwasser House. Overnight in Vienna.

Hotel Austria

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Vienna

Experience Vienna in its most personal ambiance! Courtyard terrace, Hotel Austria Look forward...

Day 8 - Vienna

Departure day, or end of tour services. We can arrange extra nights if you wish. Or, this is the perfect place to add on a cycling trip to Prague! See our Czech Tour offers that start in Vienna.


Virtual Tour

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Customer Comments

"I have just returned home from our wonderful trip to Eastern Europe and wanted to tell you how pleased we were with all your arrangements. The service on the ground was really amazing. Tom was always easy to reach with the cell phone that was part of our gear, and more than accommodating. The hotels that we stayed at surpassed our expectations in every case. And the breadth of exposure to Czech history and culture was lovely. And best of all, the GPS kept us on the straight and narrow most of the time. "
- Paula S./Canada

"Fantastic Trip! You folks really have this bike trip thing down. Every aspect of the trip was great..."
- Tom M./USA


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