*** Rental bike is not included!
As you like it
This tour, which starts in the three-river city of Passau and leads to beautiful Vienna, is quite something - in many respects. You cycle the 330 km route at a sporty pace over five days. The stage destinations are a string of highlights that combine nature and cities, culture and action as well as culinary delights and enjoyment. So what are you waiting for?
Details of the cycle tour from Schärding/Passau to Vienna
Choose between Schärding and Passau for your first overnight stay - don't worry, there's no right or wrong here, as both towns are real gems. The first stage takes you to the Upper Austrian capital of Linz. Let yourself be inspired by art and culture, stroll through the old town and, to compensate, take the Pöstlingbergbahn up to Linz's local mountain, where a breathtaking view awaits.
On day 3, it's worth focusing on architecture and history, as you pass the Celtic village of Mitterkirchen, the baroque town of Grein, the Maria Taferl Basilica and the imposing Melk Abbey, among others. Take another deep breath before the final stage through the lovely Wachau region to the vibrant metropolis of Vienna. Why not plan an extension, the Austrian capital has endless things to offer!
Useful information about the tour with Eurobike
On this tour you will walk in the historical footsteps of the Celts, Nibelungs and Romans, who used the Danube as a transport and trade route. Today, the well-maintained Danube Cycle Path winds alongside it. For the 95 to 115 km long stages of this tour, you should be in good shape and have cycling experience.
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 three rivers town , which has been completely redesigned as a pedestrian, car-free area.
Hotel (example) Schärding / Passau:
Cat. A: Stadthotel / Passauer Wolf
Cat. B: Stiegenwirt / Hotel Innsento
Cat. C: Landhotel St.Florian / Hotel Atrium
First, you will follow the river Inn to Passau where it joins the Danube and then you will cycle along the Danube towards Engelhartszell. Do not miss the opportunity to visit Engelhartszell abbey with its own liquor production. On your way to Linz you will come across the unique natural phenomenon - the “Schlögener Schlinge (river bend)”, where the Danube has been forced to make a 180° degrees turn. Once you have reached the European culture capital 2009, you can enjoy the lively historic old town, the scenic views of Linz from the Pöstlingberg or simply take a walk along the Danube.
Hotel (example):
Cat. A: Arcotel Nike
Cat. B: Hotel Courtyard
Cat. C: Donauwelle
You will leave Linz and cycle towards Strudengau and Nibelungengau. You will cycle past the Celtic village Mitterkirchen and just before the border between Upper and Lower Austria you will see the baroque town of Grein with Austria’s oldest city theatre and Greinburg castle. Then you will continue your journey to Maria Taferl and Melk. Here you should stop briefly and look up – otherwise you may miss out on seeing the beautiful Melk abbey, which towers above the Danube.
Hotel (example):
Cat. A: Post Melk
Cat. B: Donauhof Emmersdorf
Cat. C: Wachauerhof Melk
Today, you will leave Melk and cycle into the landscape of the Wachau region where you will be enchanted by the atmosphere of the typical fruit orchards and vineyards. Today, we will organise wine tasting for you, which is a must-do during a visit to the Wachau region. Refreshed, you will cycle past the wine towns of Spitz and Weißenkirchen as well as the ruins of Dürnstein castle. During the last kilometres of your bike tour you will cycle via the 1,000-year-old town of Krems and the Roman town of Tulln to the Danube metropolis of Vienna.
Hotel (example):
Cat. A: MAXX by Steigenberger
Cat. B: Hotel Schani Uno City
Cat. C: Simm`s
Departure or extension.
Accommodation in category A in 4****-hotels and hotels on a 4**** level, in category B in 3***- and 4****-hotels and in category C in 3***-hotels and inns, in Linz and Vienna in 4****hotels
This is a self-guided tour.
Breakfast
Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
Return transfer by minibus from Vienna, every day in the afternoon, costs EUR 85 per person, EUR 39 extra for your own bike, reservation necessary, to be paid for in advance.
Welcome briefing (German, English)
Luggage transfer
EUROBIKE developed route
Detailed travel information 1x per room (German, English, French)
1 wine tasting in the Wachau region
App for navigation and GPS-data
Servicehotline
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
Arrival / Parking / Departure
Schärding and Passau train station
Munich and Vienna airport
Parking in Schärding: Free private parking lot on the Eurobike premises
Parking in Passau: Public parking garage, costs approx. EUR 5 per day
Good train connections from Vienna to Passau or Schärding
*** Rental bike not included.
1 ferry ride (Au-Schlögen) incl. bike
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