How difficult is the Danube cycle path from Passau to Vienna?

This Danube tour is easy and well suited to beginners. The cycle path is completely paved, flat and runs almost entirely along the riverbank. Daily stages range from about 45 to 65 km, and an e-bike is available for those who prefer extra assistance. It is not suitable for people with limited mobility.

When is the best time to cycle the Danube from Passau to Vienna?

The best months are from late April to September, when the weather is warm and the vineyards and orchards of the Wachau are in full colour. This tour departs daily from 24 April to 16 October 2027, with quieter, cooler riding in late September and October.

How much does this Danube cycling tour cost?

This 7-day self-guided tour starts from €789 per person in a double room, staying in 4-star hotels with a wellness area and breakfast. The price includes daily luggage transfer, GPS route material, the Melk–Spitz ship passage, the Tulln–Vienna train and the return journey to Passau. Bike rental is available from €99 for a 21-speed bike or €239 for an e-bike.

What makes this a Bike & Relax tour on the Danube?

Every overnight stay is in a carefully selected 4-star hotel with a wellness area, and the itinerary balances comfortable cycling days with time to unwind. Guests enjoy at least three wellness visits in the booked hotels, plus one entry to the public Fitnessoase Parkbad in Linz.

Do I need to carry my luggage on this Danube tour?

No. Your luggage is transported for you each day from hotel to hotel, one suitcase per person up to 23 kg, so you cycle with only what you need. This is a self-guided tour, so you ride at your own pace using detailed digital route notes and GPS data.

What are the cycling highlights between Passau and Vienna?

The route links the City of Three Rivers in Passau, the dramatic Schlögen Loop, cultural Linz, the historic Strudengau and the vineyard-lined Wachau valley with Melk Abbey and Krems, before finishing in Vienna. A ship passage through the Wachau from Melk to Spitz is included.

Danube Bike & Relax Cycling Tour

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Trekking bikeE-bike7 days / 6 nights265 km2/5Medium-EasyLinear

Short Description

Cycle the Danube from Passau to Vienna on this relaxed 7-day self-guided tour. Flat, paved riverside paths lead you past terraced Wachau vineyards, riverside towns and grand abbeys, while each evening unwinds in a comfortable wellness hotel with sauna, spa and pool.

Tour Program

Day 1: Passau
Your journey begins in Passau, the storied City of Three Rivers, where the Danube, Inn and Ilz meet. You will arrive at your own pace and settle into your hotel directly on the cycle path. Spend the afternoon wandering the picturesque old town, then unwind in the hotel's wellness area before the ride ahead.

Day 2: Passau – Schlögen Loop (approx. 50 km)
You will set off through the Upper Danube Valley towards Schlögen. In Engelhartszell you can pause at Austria's former Trappist monastery and sample the liqueurs made within its walls. The route then carries you to the dramatic Schlögen Loop, where the river bends a full 180 degrees between wooded hills. This evening your hotel offers a heated outdoor pool and a wellness centre.

Day 3: Schlögen Loop – Linz (approx. 45 km)
Small passenger ferries shuttle you between the banks of the Danube as you ride into the widening, fertile basin of Eferding. You will reach Linz, capital of Upper Austria and European Capital of Culture in 2009. Enjoy a summer evening around its handsome main square, then relax in your hotel's sauna and steam bath or with an entry to the public Fitnessoase Parkbad.

Day 4: Linz – Strudengau (approx. 60 km)
Before leaving Linz, take time for a stroll through the city. You will then cycle into the Strudengau, passing Enns, the oldest town in Austria. The maritime museum at Grein and the country's oldest theatre are among the highlights along today's route. A wide range of wellness offers awaits you at day's end.

Day 5: Strudengau – Krems (approx. 65 km)
Today you will ride through spectacular scenery of steep rock walls, sun-kissed terraced vineyards, blossoming orchards, quiet villages, dignified monasteries and hilltop castles. A ship then carries you and your bike along the loveliest stretch of the Wachau, from Melk to Spitz, before you continue to Krems. Your hotel high above the town offers a spa world with outdoor and indoor pools.

Day 6: Krems – Vienna (approx. 45 km)
You will cycle gently through the Tullnerfeld towards the capital. From Tulln a short train ride takes you and your bike into Vienna, with a fine view of the skyline on approach. Discover the historic centre, its music, its monuments and its café culture. A panorama relaxation area at your riverside hotel rounds off the day.

Day 7: Vienna
Before you leave, visit the famous Naschmarkt and the Prater leisure park. Your tour ends after breakfast; you may extend your stay in Vienna or take the included return journey to Passau — by train in the late-season departures and by bus in the main season.

Tour details

LinearSelfguidedCouplesMinimum 2 peopleMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
💼 Luggage transfer
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
📲 GPS or navigation APP
🚇 Train journey Tulln–Vienna incl. bicycle
🚇 Return journey Vienna–Passau by bus or train
💧 1x entry to wellness area in public swimming pool Fitnessoase Parkbad in Linz
🚢 1x ship ride Krems – Melk incl. bike

❌ What is not included?

🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🛡️ Travel insurance
🌎 Tourist taxes

🙋 Common questions

How difficult is the Danube cycle path from Passau to Vienna?
This Danube tour is easy and well suited to beginners. The cycle path is completely paved, flat and runs almost entirely along the riverbank. Daily stages range from about 45 to 65 km, and an e-bike is available for those who prefer extra assistance. It is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
When is the best time to cycle the Danube from Passau to Vienna?
The best months are from late April to September, when the weather is warm and the vineyards and orchards of the Wachau are in full colour. This tour departs daily from 24 April to 16 October 2027, with quieter, cooler riding in late September and October.
How much does this Danube cycling tour cost?
This 7-day self-guided tour starts from €789 per person in a double room, staying in 4-star hotels with a wellness area and breakfast. The price includes daily luggage transfer, GPS route material, the Melk–Spitz ship passage, the Tulln–Vienna train and the return journey to Passau. Bike rental is available from €99 for a 21-speed bike or €239 for an e-bike.
What makes this a Bike & Relax tour on the Danube?
Every overnight stay is in a carefully selected 4-star hotel with a wellness area, and the itinerary balances comfortable cycling days with time to unwind. Guests enjoy at least three wellness visits in the booked hotels, plus one entry to the public Fitnessoase Parkbad in Linz.
Do I need to carry my luggage on this Danube tour?
No. Your luggage is transported for you each day from hotel to hotel, one suitcase per person up to 23 kg, so you cycle with only what you need. This is a self-guided tour, so you ride at your own pace using detailed digital route notes and GPS data.
What are the cycling highlights between Passau and Vienna?
The route links the City of Three Rivers in Passau, the dramatic Schlögen Loop, cultural Linz, the historic Strudengau and the vineyard-lined Wachau valley with Melk Abbey and Krems, before finishing in Vienna. A ship passage through the Wachau from Melk to Spitz is included.

📋💸 Cancellation fees

The Customer may withdraw from the contract (cancel) at any time prior to commencement of the tour. Cancellation must be effected in writing. In the event of cancellation or no-show the following cancellation fees shall become due in relation to the tour price:

Up to the 28th day prior to departure 20%, however at least 50.- euros per person.

From the 27th day until the 14th day prior to departure 30%.

From the 13th day until the 8th day prior to departure 50%.

From the 7th until the 4th day prior to departure 70%.

From the 3rd day or with no-show for the tour 90%.

Insurance is not included in our tour prices. Separate terms and conditions apply to ALL COMBINED CYCLE AND BOAT TOURS:

Up to the 84th day prior to departure 20%, however at least 50.- euros per person.

From the 83rd day until the 42nd day prior to departure 30%

From the 41st day until the 28th day prior to departure 60%

From the 27th until the 4th day prior to departure 80%

From the 3rd day or with no-show for the tour 90%

Starting from

€789/ person

or €837

Available

24 Apr 2027 – 16 Oct 2027

Departures

Every day of the week

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