How long is the daily cycling distance?

Daily distances range from 30 to 80 km depending on the stage and route options. The terrain is almost entirely flat along the riverside, making it suitable for all fitness levels. Shorter alternatives are available on most days.

Can I shorten any stages?

Yes. On Day 6 you can take a Wachau boat from Spitz or Dürnstein to Krems. On Day 7 you can catch a train from Krems or Tulln to Vienna. Trains run frequently and carry bicycles.

Is luggage transfer included?

Yes. Your luggage is collected each morning by 9:00 and delivered to your next hotel by approximately 18:30. Each piece is insured up to EUR 1,000.

How do I get back to Passau from Vienna?

A return bus transfer operates every Saturday from May to October. On other days, a direct train connection runs every two hours. Both options are available as add-ons.

When is the best time to ride the Danube path?

May through September offers the warmest weather and longest days. The Wachau apricot blossom in late April and the wine harvest in September are particularly scenic periods.

Danube Cycle Path Classic – Passau to Vienna

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Trekking bikeE-bike8 days / 7 nights325 km2/5Medium-EasyLinear

Short Description

Cycle 325 km along the classic Danube path from Passau to Vienna. Glide past the Schlögener Schlinge, through the Wachau wine region and Melk Abbey to the Austrian capital. From €539 pp.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Passau
You will arrive in Passau, the picturesque City of Three Rivers where the Danube, Inn and Ilz meet. After collecting your travel documents and rental bike at the hotel, you will have time to explore the baroque old town, visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral with its famous organ, and admire the view from Veste Oberhaus fortress.

Day 2: Passau – Wesenufer/Schlögen (40–60 km)
You will cycle along the Danube from Passau through Obernzell, past the Jochenstein hydroelectric dam, and on to Engelhartszell with its Trappist monastery. The route follows the riverbank to Wesenufer and past the famous Schlögener Schlinge, one of the most dramatic river bends in Europe.

Day 3: Wesenufer/Schlögen – Linz (30–56 km)
You will ride through the narrow Engtal valley near Kaiserau and on to the baroque market town of Aschach. The path leads through the fertile Eferding basin, past the rococo church in Wilhering with its thousand angel figures, through Ottensheim and into Linz, the vibrant capital of Upper Austria.

Day 4: Linz – Wallsee/Au (30–45 km)
You will pedal through the Machland region along the Danube. Past Steyregg and the Abwinden power station, you will reach Mauthausen and continue to your overnight stop in Au or Wallsee.

Day 5: Wallsee/Au – Maria Taferl/Pöchlarn (50–67 km)
You will cycle through the Strudengau with the romantic Hößgang gorge to Ybbs and on to Maria Taferl, Austria’s second-largest pilgrimage site perched high above the Danube, or to Pöchlarn.

Day 6: Maria Taferl/Pöchlarn – Krems/Traismauer (54–67 km)
You will reach the majestic Melk Abbey before entering the celebrated Wachau valley. The route passes through the wine villages of Spitz and Weißenkirchen, past the castle ruins of Dürnstein, and on to Krems, a UNESCO World Heritage town.

Day 7: Krems/Traismauer – Vienna (70–80 km)
You will ride through the flower town of Tulln, past Klosterneuburg Abbey, and through the foothills of the Vienna Woods into the Austrian capital. Vienna awaits with St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Ringstrasse, Schönbrunn Palace and the Prater.

Day 8: Departure from Vienna
Your tour ends after breakfast. You may extend your stay with additional nights or begin your journey home.

Tour details

LinearSelfguidedCouplesFriendsFamiliesMinimum 2 people

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
💼 Luggage transfer
🗺️ Maps
📲 GPS or navigation APP
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7

❌ What is not included?

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

🙋 Common questions

How long is the daily cycling distance?
Daily distances range from 30 to 80 km depending on the stage and route options. The terrain is almost entirely flat along the riverside, making it suitable for all fitness levels. Shorter alternatives are available on most days.
Can I shorten any stages?
Yes. On Day 6 you can take a Wachau boat from Spitz or Dürnstein to Krems. On Day 7 you can catch a train from Krems or Tulln to Vienna. Trains run frequently and carry bicycles.
Is luggage transfer included?
Yes. Your luggage is collected each morning by 9:00 and delivered to your next hotel by approximately 18:30. Each piece is insured up to EUR 1,000.
How do I get back to Passau from Vienna?
A return bus transfer operates every Saturday from May to October. On other days, a direct train connection runs every two hours. Both options are available as add-ons.
When is the best time to ride the Danube path?
May through September offers the warmest weather and longest days. The Wachau apricot blossom in late April and the wine harvest in September are particularly scenic periods.