Cycle the Danube in 7 days - from Passau to Vienna
Travel through one of the oldest roads in Europe, just as the Romans, the Nibelungs and the powerful kings and emperors of the past did. Discover the historical and cultural value of this ancient military and commercial route on two wheels.
Without ever straying too far from the waters of the Danube, For 7 days you will enjoy one of the most beautiful and popular cycling routes in Europe. With daily stages of 55 - 70 kilometers, over a mainly flat and well paved terrain, It is a trip designed for him occasional cyclist. Every day the route offers you ample possibilities to discover, rest and enjoy.
The tour covers several districts of Upper and Lower Austria to finally end up in the great Vienna metropolis. Savor the area's typical pastries, its well-known sweet cider or discover the famous wines in the taverns Buschenschank in the region of Wachau.
ITINERARY
The trip begins in the baroque city of Schärding or in Passau, the city of three rivers. The cycle path will take you across the upper Danube valley, and you will reach the city of Engelhartszell where is it located the only Trappist monastery in Austria.
Following the banks of the Danube you will meet him Schlögener Slinge – the place where the second largest river in Europe makes a unique 180º bend, forced by the granite of the Bohemian Massif. You will have time to enjoy it from the water, since you will cross a section by boat.
The road will take you to the city of Linz, the city par excellence to recharge your batteries in one of its abundant restaurants.
Halfway through the route you will leave the riverbed for a moment, to detour towards St. Florian and Enns to finish in the city of grint - known for housing the oldest theater in Austria that is still operational.
You will leave the Upper Austria region behind to continue pedaling through the region of Weinviertel, the largest wine-growing area in Austria. Then, stopping in the city of Dairy, don't forget to look up so as not to miss its impressive monastery that overlooks the Danube. You will soon cross the gentle landscapes of Wachau with its vineyards that are part of the World Cultural Heritage. A place par excellence to taste their wines, an activity that we have included in the trip.
The final destination is the city of Vienna, city of classical music, Baroque architecture and great names of the 20th century like the artist Klimt or Sigmund Freud. Once the heart of the great Austro-Hungarian Empire, the city continues to breathe nobility. Visit its museums, enjoy a concert at St. Stephen's Cathedral or miss the impressive Schönbrunn Palace.
DURATION | 7 days / 6 nights |
LEVEL | Middle-low |
KILOMETERS (APPROX) | 320KM |
BIKE TYPE | All types of bicycle |
RECOMMENDED TIME | April - October |
DEPARTURE DAYS | Every day of the week from April 01 to October 07 |
MEETING POINT | The train station/ your hotel in Passau or Schärding |
HOTELS | Various categories of 3* and 4* hotels |
PRICE - EU-04
FROM: €629 (cat C) - 72€9 (cat B) - 83€9 (cat A)
Category A: 4****-hotels or the best local hotels
Category B: 4****- and 3***-hotels
Category C: 3***-hotels and inns, at Linz and Vienna 4****-hotels
RESERVATION CODE: EU-04
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- Accommodation and breakfast (double room) in the chosen category
- Welcome and explanations of the route (in English)
- Luggage transfer
- Detailed route and documentation (in English), one set per room
- 1 boat ticket (Au-Schlögen) incl. bicycle
- 1 wine tasting in the Wachau region
- App for navigation and data for your GPS
- Support Contact Number
EXTRA OPTIONS
- Bike rental
- Electric bike rental
- Return transportation from Vienna by van
- Return transportation from Vienna by van with own bicycle
RECOMMENDATIONS
- To avoid stress at the beginning of the route, it is recommended to arrive at the starting point the afternoon before (night not included in the price)
- Comfortable sportswear
- Gloves and sunglasses
- Waterproof clothing (raincoat and rain pants)
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Helmet
- Small backpack
- Small first aid kit (mosquito repellent!)
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