Danube Cycling Path Linz to Vienna 5-days

The cycling tour from Linz to Vienna is an exciting and diverse experience. You begin this five-day variant in the Upper-Austrian state capital of Linz. Explore the city with the bright yellow Linz City-Express (not included) and/or ride the steepest mountain railway in Europe, built in 1898, up the Pöstling Mountain. The cycling starts by riding through the wild Strudengau and the Baroque village of Grein with the oldest city theatre in Austria. The enchanting Wachau is a landscape of vineyards, apricot trees, small towns and mysterious castles. Don’t forget to sample the renowned Austrian wine or spritzers! At the crowning conclusion of this grand cycling tour, you are going to discover the world metropolis city of Vienna with its numerous and charming attractions, not to mention the welcoming cafes and lively culture. 

Tour Character: Level 1

The cycling path is completely paved from one end to the other, flat, almost always directly along the riverbank and very suitable for beginners and children. 

Highlights:

• Linz (Capital of Upper Austria) 
• Grein (City Theatre)
• Romantic Wachau 
• Abbey of Melk 
• Waltz metropole Vienna 

Included in the Cycling Tour:

• 4 nights in 3* and 4* hotel and inn accommodation
• Breakfast 
• Daily luggage transport (1 suitcase per Person/ max. 23 kg)
• 1 bottle of high-level wine in the Wachau Valley per room
• 1 x train ride Vienna - Linz incl. bike
• 1x train ride: Krems-Vienna incl. bike - via St.Pölten (1x changing train)
• 7-day service-hotline 
• Handlebar bag with route book, maps and information material per room 

Not included in the tour:

• Helmet purchase – payable in advance 44 EUR
• Reduction for “no train ticket” 15-21 EUR
• Supplement train ride Vienna airport – Linz central station € 20 p.p.
• Local tax payable on spot (approx. € 1 -3 per person/night)
• Arrival and departure
• Bike rental/ insurance (22-49 EUR per bike)
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Notes:

• The mileages and approximations are distances of the recommended routes
• Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen and proper sports shoes
• In Austria it is mandatory for children up to 12years to wear a helmet when on a bike
• All rental bikes are equipped with a pannier (saddle bag) and an odometer (except e- bike). 

Arrival/parking/departure:

• Parking garage near the train station for approx. 43 EUR per week (public, guarded). For reservation please contact the garage directly in advance
• Departure daily 

Please book your bike (109 EUR) or E-bike (229 EUR) when you book the tour: [email protected]

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