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Three rivers Cycling Tour 5-days around Passau Level 1
Passau in the southeast of Germany is located at the Austrian border. Situated at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz, Passau is worldwide known as "The Three Rivers City". The diocesan town, with its charm and atmosphere it is one of the most beautiful and imposing cities along the Danube. Immerge into the idyllic scenery along the Austrian Danube Cycle Path, bike on the Inn Cycle Path to the baroque town of Schärding, discover the Bavarian part of the Danube Cycle Path along your way to Vilshofen and enjoy the view over the upper Danube Valley during a ship passage.
The cycling path is completely paved from one end to the other, flat, only few slight increases around Passau. All bike routes can be customized and accordingly planned.
All bike tours are unescorted
Please book your bike (88 EUR) or e-bike (198 EUR) when you book the tour: [email protected]
Slow Tours offers a number of other Cycling Tours in Europe
Passau
Individual arrival to Passau. Check in, bike pick-up and travel information handover.
Routings/program suggestions
Ship ride to the Danube Loop + bike ride, approx. 57km (possible on Thursday, Saturday & Sunday)
In the early morning you take the excursion boat through the upper Danube Valley until Schlögen, the gate to the famous Danube Loop „Donauschlinge“, where the river makes a turn of 180 degrees. Experience the idyllic scenery along the steep densely wooded hillsides by bike. Pass by small villages, typical taverns attract with regional specialties. With the tiny wooden ferryboats you can change numerous times from bank to bank. A fantastic start, ideal for the first bike ride of your tour. Back to Passau by ship
Inn Cycle Path to the baroque town of Schärding, approx. 33km
Starting from the "Three River City of Passau" you bike through the green floodplain along the river Inn. Changing again and again between Austrian and German territory you cycle through dreamy scenery. The old skipper town Wernstein, midst the fertile countryside of the "Sauwald" region is guarded by two castles: Castle Neuburg and Castle Wernstein. A special scenery can be seen at the Inn narrowness, where you can find various flora. The crowning highlight is the baroque pearl Schärding, which enchants with cultural and culinary specialties
Ancient Bavarians routing to Abbey Engelszell, approx. 54km
On one of the most famous bike paths - the Danube Cycle Path. Our bike ride leads us through charming nature, passing the castle Obernzell, the "Haus am Strom" – an exhibition centre until we reach the one and only Trappist monastery of Austria in Engelhartszell, which you can reach by ferry. You cycle back to Passau on the other river bank
Danube Cycle Path to Monastery Schweiklberg, approx. 50km
The classical Danube Cycle path leads you through a picturesque narrow valley through the southern extensions of the Bavarian Forest. You are heading to "The Small Three River City Vilshofen", where the rivers Vilshofen and Wolfach merge into the Danube. The Benedictine monastery Schweikelberg is located high over the city. The herbal liqueur of Schweikelberg is a former medicine which has been used at home, wide spread until Siberia
Passau
Individual departure or extension.
If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe.
Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [email protected] for a competitive quote
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