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Experience Austria with the 10-day Danube Biking
Cycle along the winding banks of Europe’s second largest river, the Danube
Visit Austria’s cultural capital of Linz
Experience the natural beauty of the Wachau region with its many orchards
Explore the rich history, stunning architecture, and fascinating history of Vienna
The 10-day Danube Biking is the perfect way to experience the natural beauty and rich culture of Upper Austria. As starting points for the tour, you can choose between the charming cities of Passau or Schärding, allowing you to begin the adventure in your own unique way. The baroque town in the Austrian Innviertel impresses with tradition and innovation, while Passau, the "Bavarian Venice", entices with its somewhat Mediterranean atmosphere.
Travelling between Passau (or Schärding) and Vienna, you will encounter numerous highlights that can be found along the banks of Europe's second longest river. Whether it's the charms of the three-river city of Passau, the exceptional climate in the Wachau, or the atmosphere in Vienna - which is one of the most livable cities in the world - the 10-day Danube Biking is guaranteed to be anything but boring!
The 10-day Danube Biking is the perfect way to experience the natural beauty and rich culture of Upper Austria. As starting points for the tour, you can choose between the charming cities of Passau or Schärding, allowing you to begin the adventure in your own unique way. The baroque town in the Austrian Innviertel impresses with tradition and innovation, while Passau, the "Bavarian Venice", entices with its somewhat Mediterranean atmosphere.
Travelling between Passau (or Schärding) and Vienna, you will encounter numerous highlights that can be found along the banks of Europe's second longest river. Whether it's the charms of the three-river city of Passau, the exceptional climate in the Wachau, or the atmosphere in Vienna - which is one of the most livable cities in the world - the 10-day Danube Biking is guaranteed to be anything but boring!
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10-day Danube Biking Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Schärding or Passau
Stroll through the pretty little baroque town of Schärding and marvel at the famous Silberzeile lane or take a walk through the “New Centre” of Passau – the town of three rivers, which has been completely redesigned as a pedestrian, car-free area. Settle in for the night ahead of your first day of cycling.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Schärding or Passau
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Begin Your Cycling Adventure Along the Danube River
Today you will cycle from Schärding along the river Inn to Passau, where the Inn joins the Danube (unless you chose to begin your adventure in Passau already). On the Danube cycle path, you will cross the upper Danube valley and pass the town of Engelhartszell with its impressive abbey church from Engelszell monastery. Then, you will cycle via Niederranna and approach today’s destination, the “Schlögen bend“. Here, the second largest river in Europe is forced by the granite of the Bohemian Massif into a unique 180° turn. You will have time to watch this natural phenomenon during a ferry ride to the other side of the river, where you will find your hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Haibach
Distance: 45-55 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Explore the Cultural Capital of Linz
Day 3 of the tour will see you cycle through the green area of the Eferdinger Becken via Aschach, Ottensheim, and Wilhering to the Upper Austrian capital Linz. Following the motto “It starts in Linz”, you can begin your city tour in one of the many restaurants in the historic old town. Further highlights of the European culture capital of 2009 are the magnificent views that you get from the Pöstlingberg and a stroll along the Danube.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Linz
Distance: 55 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 St. Florian Monastery and the old town of Enns
On the fourth day, you will take a little detour away from the river’s edge so that you can visit St. Florian (an Augustinian monastery) and then Enns. In Enns you can go to the town square with its 60-metre town tower – the landmark of the oldest town in Austria – or you can visit the archaeological collection in the municipal museum Lauriacum. Later you will continue your journey to today’s destination.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ardaager
Distance: 40-50 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Visit the Town of Grein and Greinburg Castle
Today, you will cycle alongside the river Danube once again while travelling to the beautiful baroque town of Grein. Once there, you will have the opportunity to take in the oldest still performing city theatre in Austria. Additionally, you can visit the maritime museum or Greinburg castle. From today’s destination Maria Taferl, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the beautiful blue Danube!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Marbach
Distance: 40 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Cycle Through the Wachau Region
In Melk, you should stop briefly and look up – otherwise you may miss the beautiful Melk abbey, which towers above the Danube. As soon as you have left the city behind you, you will cycle into the landscape of the Wachau region where you will be enchanted by the atmosphere of the typical fruit orchards and vineyards. Today, you will also enjoy a wine tasting event, which is a must during a visit to the Wachau region.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Krems
Distance: 45-50 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Rest Day and Vineyard Tour
On the seventh day, you can relax while walking through the wine villages of Spitz, Weißenkirchen and/or Dürnstein. Get to know the beauty and hospitality of the Wachau, which are two of the characteristics that have made this region so famous. You can truly enjoy every moment of every day here!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Krems
Distance: N/A
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Take in the Culture of Tulln
Today, you will cycle past the 1,000-year-old city of Krems on your way to the Roman town of Tulln. Here, you can once again enjoy the tranquility and culture (with a visit to the Egon Schiele museum) of the rural area before you get to the Danube metropolis of Vienna.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Tulln
Distance: 45 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 Last Cycling Leg Into Vienna
The final kilometres of your bike tour will be a relaxed trip to the Danube’s metropolis, Vienna. As soon as you arrive, you can check-in to your room and then enjoy all the amenities of the city for the rest of the day. Treat yourself to a Viennese-style Americano coffee and a piece of the famous Sachertorte cake in one of Vienna’s typical coffee houses. Take a stroll along Vienna’s Parade shopping street, along Mariahilfer Strasse, visit St Stephen’s Cathedral or see the main sights and take a trip in one of the famous Fiaker cabs.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vienna
Distance: 40 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 Departure Day
After waking up and enjoying one final breakfast, you will pack your things and say auf wiedersehen to Vienna for an individual departure.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
10-day Danube Biking Price and Dates
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of rooms that you need. This tour is offered from March 30th to October 12th.2024 Departures: Prices below are per person:
- Price per person staying in a single room: from EUR1288*
- Price per person sharing a double room: from EUR899*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the Book Now button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates. Hotel upgrades are available for an extra charge.
Accommodation on the 10-day Danube Biking
This tour is based in hotels and inns. Accommodations on this trip are of a 3 and 4-star standard, and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
There is an option to upgrade the level of accommodations on this tour for an additional fee.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplemental fee to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the 10-day Danube Biking?
Meals
9 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 9 nights are included in your selected category. Accommodations before the tour in Schärding or Passau and after the tour in Vienna are not included, but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour.
Also Included
- Welcome briefing (German, English)
- Route map/details
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
- 1 ferry ride (Au-Schlögen) incl. bike
- 1 wine tasting in the Wachau region
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- 24/7 service hotline
Not included
- Flights and transportation
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist tax
- Helmets (can be purchased locally)
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Return transfer from Vienna
- Bike rental and insurance (helmet not included)
- How hard is the 10-day Danube Biking?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Austria?
- Are meals included on the 10-day Danube Biking?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Schärding or Passau to start this tour?
- Is the 10-day Danube Biking in English?
- Where does the 10-day Danube Biking end?
- Can I rent a bike?
- Can I bring my own bike?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Austria?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Austria?
We rate this tour as a 2/5. You should be physically fit and comfortable cycling 3–7 hours daily. The elevation gain is minimal, and you will have comfortable accommodation to recuperate. The bike path is well-maintained and you can rent an e-bike to make the route easier if you wish.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
9 breakfasts are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your travel insurance.
Fly into Munich (MUC) or Vienna (VIE), then take the train to either the Schärding or Passau train station, depending on what starting point you have chosen.
Yes, the travel documents and resources for this trip are in English.
The 10-day Danube Biking ends in Vienna, where you can easily transfer to Vienna International Airport (VIE) for your departure.
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. Rental bikes come in 7-gear and 21/24-gear varieties. You can also rent an e-bike.
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a road bike suitable for the demands of the tour.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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