Self-guided Classic Danube Cycle Path Passau to Vienna

Alongside of the “blue” Danube lies the renowned and most famous cycling path in Europe. Passau to Vienna is an absolute cycling classic. Discover the enchanting river landscape, picturesque villages, lush vineyards and countless cultural sites from the time of the Romans and Nibelungen. Cycle leisurely along the banks of the mighty river and enjoy the beautiful forests and the magical meadows of the Schlögener Loop, Strudengau, Nibelungengau and Wachau, as each region offers its own impressive and unique attractions. Art and cultural features convey myths and stories of the past while quaint accommodations and taverns invite you to relax in the culinary world of Austria. The welcoming Austrian hospitality and the scrumptious Austrian cuisine add to this absolutely remarkable experience. 

Highlights:

• Passau
• Great Danube Loop
• Linz - capital of Upper Austria
• Grein - city theatre
• Abbey of Melk
• Krems
• Waltz metropole Vienna

Tour Character: Level 1

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

Included in the Cycling Tour:

• 7 nights in 3 & 4* hotels and inn accommodation (hotel upgrades or 3 star hotels only available)
• Breakfast 
• Daily luggage transport (1 suitcase per Person/ max. 23kg) 
• 1 bottle of high-level wine in the Wachau Valley per room
• 1 x train Krems/surroundings – Tulln or Traismauer – Tulln incl. bike
• 1 x train ride Vienna central station – Passau (transfer of own bike not included) in season 1+2 
• 1 x bus ride Vienna - Passau (incl. own bike ) in season 3, train ride back possible advanced notification necessary) 
• 7-day service-hotline
• Handlebar bag with route book, maps and information material incl. tour app + GPS data

Not included in the tour:

• Supplement train ride Vienna airport – Vienna central station 14 EUR
• Local tax payable on spot (approx. 1-3 EUR per person/night)
• Helmet purchase – payable in advance 48 EUR
• Arrival and departure
• Bike rental/ insurance (25-55 EUR per bike)
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Please book your 21-Speed bike (99 EUR) or E-bike (239 EUR) when you book the tour: [email protected]

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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 sport shoes
• This cycling tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. Individual requests are in special cases possible (e.g. handicapped accessible room)
• In Austria it is mandatory for children under 12yrs to wear a helmet when on a bike. 
• Extra nights in Passau/ Vienna on request
• Hotel upgrades are available on request (Category A) 
• If you would like to save money on hotels, please enquire for Category C pricing!

Arrival/parking/departure:

• Private transfer Munich city center or airport – hotel Passau, One way From 300 EUR (1-8pers.)
• Departures daily
• Different parking possibilities in Passau starting from 11 EUR per day

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