What is the difficulty level of this tour?

This is an easy tour designed for families with children. Daily stages cover just 15 to 20 km on flat, mostly car-free paths along the Danube. No cycling experience is required, and the terrain is suitable for young children riding their own bikes or sitting in child trailers.

What type of bikes are available for families?

Touring bikes, children's bikes and child trailers are available for rent. Electric bikes are available for adults at €239, and children's electric bikes are also available

What type of accommodation is provided?

You will stay in family-friendly 3 and 4-star hotels and inns. All properties feature child-friendly facilities such as play corners, playrooms or nearby playgrounds. Breakfast is included daily.

Is luggage transferred between hotels?

Yes, luggage is transferred from hotel to hotel throughout the tour. One piece of luggage per person is transported, with a maximum weight of 23 kg.

What is the minimum age for children?

There is no strict minimum age. The tour is designed for families with children of all ages. Younger children can travel in child trailers or child seats, while older children can ride their own bikes on the flat cycle paths.

When is the best time to travel?

The tour runs daily from 25 April to 10 October 2026. Summer months offer the warmest weather for Danube beach stops, while late spring and early autumn provide pleasant cycling temperatures with fewer crowds.

Are there boat or train rides included?

Yes, a boat trip from Passau is included on Day 2, a train ride from Ottensheim to Linz on Day 5, and a return train journey from Linz to Passau on the final day.

What family activities are available along the route?

Highlights include the Danube mermaid Isa, the water adventure world Haus am Strom, the Schlögener Schlinge viewpoint, Schaunberg castle ruins, and the Grottenbahn fairytale railway in Linz.

Danube Family Cycle Tour Passau-Linz

Danube Cycle Path / Upper Austria

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Tour

Trekking bike, E-bike

Duration

6 days / 5 nights

Distance

75Km

Selfguided

Families

Minimum 2 people

This tour requires a minimum number of travellers to depart.

1/5 Easy

Easy, between 10 and 40 kilometers per day with an elevation gain between 0 and 150 meters.

Loop

The starting point is the same as the ending point, with overnight stays in different hotels and daily stages.

Short Description

A 6-day family cycling tour along the Danube from Passau covering 75 km on flat, car-free cycle paths. Short daily rides perfect for children — one of Europe's easiest family cycling routes. From €488 per person.

Tour Program

Day 1: Passau (Arrival)
You will arrive individually in Passau and settle into your hotel, where travel documents and rental bikes will be waiting. The rest of the day is free to explore the Three Rivers City at your leisure. Ships anchored at the pier will fascinate young and old alike, and the powerful-voiced church organ in Passau Cathedral is an experience the whole family will remember.

Day 2: Passau – Niederranna (15 km + boat trip)
You will board a Danube ship with your bikes and cruise to the starting point of the first cycling stage. After just a few kilometres, the Danube mermaid Isa appears on the riverbank to greet passing cyclists. The water adventure world Haus am Strom in Engelhartszell is a perfect family stop before reaching your hotel by the river.

Day 3: Niederranna – Obermühl (20 km)
You will soon reach the Schlögener Schlinge, where the Danube has carved its way through hard granite rock in a dramatic S-loop over thousands of years. Wooded ridges line the landscape, with castles and ruins standing guard on the flanks above. A short hike to the Schlögener Blick viewpoint rewards you with a sweeping panorama of the bend.

Day 4: Obermühl – Aschach (20 km)
As you leave the Upper Danube Valley behind, the fertile Eferding Basin will spread out before you. Vegetable and fruit cultivation areas line the cycle path — look out for the spicy pickles and fresh asparagus specialties that this region is known for. The ruins of Schaunberg will transport the children back to the age of knights.

Day 5: Aschach – Linz (20 km + train ride)
You will cycle comfortably along the south bank of the Danube to the power station in Ottensheim, crossing the river there. From Ottensheim, a train will carry you and your bikes onward to Linz. The afternoon belongs to the fairytale world of the Grottenbahn on the Pöstlingberg — a miniature railway through enchanted grottos that children absolutely love.

Day 6: Return to Passau (Departure)
After breakfast, you will return to Passau by train (included). From here, you will continue your onward journey home.

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
💼 Luggage transfer
📲 GPS or navigation APP
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
🚢 Boat trip Passau–box incl. bike
🚇 Train journey Ottensheim–Linz incl. bike
🚇 Return journey from Linz to Passau by train (excl. own bike)
👶 Child-friendly facilities of the hotels (mostly play corner or playroom, nearby playground)
🧳 High-quality handlebar bag for optimal transport of travel documents per room

❌ 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

Danube Family Cycle Tour Passau-Linz

– Six-day family cycling tour on the Danube Cycle Path from Passau to Linz, 15–20 km per day
– The Schlögener Schlinge, a dramatic S-shaped bend where the Danube cuts through granite rock
– A Danube ship cruise from Passau to the start of the cycling route
– The Danube mermaid Isa sculpture greeting cyclists along the riverbank
– The Grottenbahn fairytale grotto railway on the Pöstlingberg in Linz
– Family-friendly hotels with play corners, playrooms and nearby playgrounds
– Flat, mostly car-free cycle paths suitable for children
– The Eferding Basin with its fruit orchards, asparagus fields and castle ruins

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Terms of cancellation:

Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 €

• >28 days before departure 20% of the tour price

• 27 – 14 days before departure 30% of the tour price

• 7 or fewer days before departure 100% of tour price

Starting from

€488/ person

or €518

Available

25 Apr 2026 – 10 Oct 2026

Departures

Every day of the week

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Accommodation categories

To guarantee maximum flexibility, we work with carefully selected hotels across Europe. The exact list of properties is confirmed after booking.

Economy

⭐⭐

Economy

2–3★ hotels, charming guesthouses and Bed & Breakfasts. Simple, comfortable and locally run — ideal for travellers who prefer investing in the experience rather than the room.

Standard

⭐⭐⭐

Standard

3–4★ hotels, countryside farmhouses and B&Bs. A balance of quality and value, with welcoming ambience and excellent breakfasts to fuel your daily stages.

Superior

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Superior

4–5★ hotels and 3★ Superior properties. Premium comfort, refined interiors and attentive service — for travellers who want a little extra after a great day in the saddle.

How it works

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Choose your tour

Browse our curated selection of self-guided cycling holidays across Europe and find the route that suits your pace and style.

📋2

Request a quote

Tell us your travel dates, group size and any preferences. Our team will send you a personalised quote within a few hours.

🎒3

Receive your travel pack

Once confirmed, you receive everything you need: GPS tracks, hotel vouchers, route maps, luggage transfer details and our 7/7 assistance number.

🚲4

Ride & discover

Pedal at your own pace and enjoy the journey. We handle the logistics — you focus on the experience.

🙋 Frequently asked questions

What is the difficulty level of this tour?
This is an easy tour designed for families with children. Daily stages cover just 15 to 20 km on flat, mostly car-free paths along the Danube. No cycling experience is required, and the terrain is suitable for young children riding their own bikes or sitting in child trailers.
What type of bikes are available for families?
Touring bikes, children's bikes and child trailers are available for rent. Electric bikes are available for adults at €239, and children's electric bikes are also available
What type of accommodation is provided?
You will stay in family-friendly 3 and 4-star hotels and inns. All properties feature child-friendly facilities such as play corners, playrooms or nearby playgrounds. Breakfast is included daily.
Is luggage transferred between hotels?
Yes, luggage is transferred from hotel to hotel throughout the tour. One piece of luggage per person is transported, with a maximum weight of 23 kg.
What is the minimum age for children?
There is no strict minimum age. The tour is designed for families with children of all ages. Younger children can travel in child trailers or child seats, while older children can ride their own bikes on the flat cycle paths.

Organized by

OO touristik

Starting from

€488/ person

or €518

Available

25 Apr 2026 – 10 Oct 2026

Departures

Every day of the week

Get a personalised quote in 24 hours.

Ask for more info

We reply within a few hours, 7 days a week. During peak season it may take a bit longer, but never more than 12 hours.

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Trekking bike, E-bike

6 days / 5 nights

75Km

Selfguided

Families

Minimum 2 people

1/5 Easy

Loop

Short Description

Tour Program

✅ What is included in the trip?

❌ What is not included?

Danube Family Cycle Tour Passau-Linz

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Get a personalised quote.

Ask for more info

Accommodation categories

Economy

Standard

Superior

How it works

Choose your tour

Request a quote

Receive your travel pack

Ride & discover

🙋 Frequently asked questions

What is the difficulty level of this tour?

What type of bikes are available for families?

What type of accommodation is provided?

Is luggage transferred between hotels?

What is the minimum age for children?

Organized by

OO touristik

Ask for more info