The landscapes along the Austrian Danube are magnificent, as is the Danube Cycle Path. The natural landscapes of the Danube Valley and the Strudengau region are breath-taking. Cultivated landscapes such as the Machland and Wachau and exciting cities such as Passau, Linz and Vienna, alternate to the rhythm of your pedals. Experience the excellent culinary offers and chose from countless snack-bars, country inns and gourmet restaurants. This cycle tour from Passau to Vienna is easy to cycle, but you should definitely take your time! You can book extra nights in all locations.
Day 1 Arrival in Passau
3-river boat trip and the historical town centre set the mood for your holiday.
Day 2 Passau - Schlögen region, approx. 45 km/28 mi
The Danube Valley becomes tight, high and steep, Engelszell Abbey lies at the heart of this sparsely populated area.
Day 3 Schlögen region - Linz, approx. 55 km/34 mi
After cycling though lots of nature you will reach the 2009 cultural capital Linz, which has a beautiful historical town centre and modern museums.
Day 4 Linz - Grein region, approx. 60 km/37 mi
Explore the ancient Enns; after cycling through the Machland area, Castle Greinburg and the charming small town Grein await you.
Day 5 Grein region - Melk, approx. 50/35 km / 31/22 mi
While the Struden- and Niebelungengau landscapes are rough, the Baroque Abbey Melk is beautiful and mellow.
Day 6 Melk - Traismauer, approx. 55/60 km / 34/37 mi
Take your time to explore the Wachau Region, where one idyllic wine village comes after the next.
Day 7 Traismauer - Vienna, approx. 70/66 km / 44/41 mi
The Roman town Tulln is worth a longer break. From here you can spontaneously take the train at any time.
Day 8 Departure or extension
Your tour ends after breakfast. Why not extend your cycle tour from Passau to Vienna?
Included in your package "Cycle Tour Passau - Vienna":
Accommodation:
Bikes for hire:
Travel time 2021:
Prices for category M:
All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.
Prices for category L:
All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.
For children:
Arrival:
Parking in Passau:
There are many long-term parking spots available at Passau train station and on the outskirts of Passau. They are multi-storey car parks, individual garages or fenced in parking spots. Costs approx. EUR 35-70/week. You can find further information in the travel documents.
Arrival at Munich airport:
Distance to Passau approx. 160 km, excellent train connections, journey takes approx. 3 hours.
Train ticket price per person: approx. EUR 30
Rental car, one way per vehicle: EUR 100-130
Arrival at Vienna airport:
Distance to Passau approx. 310 km, excellent train connections, journey takes approx. 3 hours.
Taxi Schwechat airport to Vienna Central-Station: approx. EUR 35 for up to 4 passengers
Train ticket price per person: approx. EUR 60
Rental car, one way per vehicle: EUR 250-400
Return by Minibus (included 01.05. - 24.09.):
Collection at hotel, departure approx. 8-9 am, duration approx. 4 hours, must be booked together with holiday.
Return transfer by train (included):
Good connections via Vienna main train station (Wien Hauptbahnhof), change trains 1x, duration approx. 2,5 - 3 hours. You must reserve own bikes several days in advance (not included).
Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.