Passau to Vienna 7 Nights
Loved by many, this is the most famous cycling trail in Europe. The route is smooth, easy, and stunningly beautiful. Ride through pretty Austrian towns priveding excellent services for cyclists along the Danube river. From Passau, at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz, you will ride right along the Danube, in a deep river valley with castles and churches perched overlooking the river. See the romatic river meanders near the town of Schlogen, and the vineyards, meadows, and orchards of the Wachau wine region. Continue through small towns with rich cultural heritage: Melk with its beautiful monastry, Grein, and Krems on to the graceful city of Vienna.
BIKE INCLUDED
Region : Czech Republic
Duration : 8 Days / 7 Nights
Level :
Type : On the way
Category : Biking
Trip : Self-guided
Activity : Hybrid
Dates : Starts any day
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Day 1 : Arrive in Passau, the “City of three rivers” in Deutschland
Arrive at the starting point of this tour Passau, with its impressive cathedral housing the biggest church organ of the world.
Accommodation : Hotel Residenz - "Passau"
Day 2 : Passau to Schlogen
Distance 1 : 27 Miles - 44 Km
Your cycle tour will begin by a beautiful ride along a densely-wooded, granite river valley, through the Sauwald to Schlogen where the hard, impermeable granite rock forces the Danube to flow back on itself, an incredible natural feature.
Accommodation : Hotel Donauschlinge - "Haibach / Donau"
Day 3 : Schlogen to Linz
Distance 1 : 33 Miles - 53 Km
Today the route brings you along the immense Danube river valley between Schlogen and Linz. After a stop at the Wilhering monastery, with its particularly beautiful church, you continue on to the town of Linz. Linz has a host of museums and churches including the Church of St. Martin, which is the oldest church in Austria to have survived in its original form.
Accommodation : Austria Classic Hotel Wolfinger - "Linz"
Day 4 : Linz to Grein
Distance 1 : 40 Miles - 65 Km
The first stop on the route is Enns, once a Roman settlement called Lauriocum and one of the oldest towns in Austria. The tower in Enns, built in 1565-68 is a masterpiece of Renaissance design. Another stop along the way is the riverside town of Mauthausen lesser known as the site of a terrible concentration camp in WWII. The rest of the route brings you through the meadow landscapes of the Machland river plain to the beginning of the Strudengau river valley. On the way you will pass through the towns of Wallsee and Ardagger, finally arriving at the town of Grein. Grein, on the banks of the Danube, has a 15th century castle.
Accommodation : Hotel Goldenes Kreuz - "Grein"
Day 5 : Grein to Melk
Distance 1 : 32 Miles - 51 Km
Between Linz and Melk you will be cycling through the beautiful landscape of the Studengau, a narrow section of the Danube. Today you'll take a peaceful, romantic ride through the countryside along the Danube, passing though tiny Austrian villages. After the village of Marbach, you will pass the Maria Taferl, a centuries old pilgrimage destination perched on a rugged hilltop. As you cycle on to Melk you will begin to encounter the historical landscape of Nibelungengau. Then it is on to Melk with its famous Benedictine Monastery and spectacular church.
Accommodation : Hotel Zur Post - "Melk"
Day 6 : Melk to Tulln
Distance 1 : 47 Miles - 76 Km
The route follows the Danube through the beautiful, UNESCO protected Wachau wine region with its many vineyards and orchards. Along the way is Durnstein, a very picturesque town with narrow streets, busy squares and charming shops. Next comes the historic town of Krems with its 17th century town hall and many beautiful churches. After Krems you cross the Danube and get a superb view of the town. Then you bike through Traismauer, past the Gottweg monastery, to the town of Tulln.
Accommodation : Hotel Nibelungenhof - "Tulln"
Day 7 : Tulln to Vienna
Distance 1 : 24 Miles - 38 Km
This final, short stage brings you through the Wienerwald forest to Klosterneuburg with its Augustine Church, from 1108. The destination, Vienna is a vibrant, beautiful city with many things to do including seeing the cathedral and the amazingly designed Hundertwasser House, designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser in 1985.
Accommodation : Hotel Austria - "Vienna"
Day 8 : Departure day
Departure after breakfast. Depending on your wishes, we can arrange additional accommodation or transportation before or after your tour.
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Day : 1
The Hotel is located directly on the Danube, at a premium location in the heart of old town Passau. Romantic walkways with a Southern flair lead you to picturesque jewels of architecture and frequently visited sights. The Hotel Residence was lovingly historically renovated from the structure of a four hundred year old mercantile house, keeping in mind the requirements of a modern hotel, of course. One can feel the living history of Passau in this old structure. Interested visitors can learn a lot about the structure's diverse and eventful history from the in-house chronicles. \t Due to the hotel's central location you can find many restaurants and eateries which serve food and drinks to please every palate. Our employees are happy to help you with recommendations.
Day : 2
From it's origins as a raftsman's hostelery, our establishment has grown into a comfortable, modern, yet tradition-conscious hotel that offers its guests a wide variety of ways of spending their stay in the Upper Danube Valley.
Day : 3
City Hotel Wolfinger is located in Linz’s beautiful main square, which has a history that extends back to the 15th century. The hotel gracefully combines progress and tradition incorporating the comfort and convenience of a 3-star city hotel as well as the charm of historical stone walls, right in the centre of Linz. Experience the charming rooms – decorated predominantly in Biedermeier style and enjoy views of Linz's Baroque main square, or of the tranquil, picturesque inner courtyard. A generous breakfast buffet awaits you in our cheerful breakfast room until 11am.
Day : 4
Our hotel is a classic home with an intimate, family-style ambience.It is located on the Main Square in the center of Grein. Its proximity to the bicycle lane that runs along the Danubemakes it ideally located for cyclists touring the Danube area.The hotel is also ideally located for guests interested in cultural events
Day : 5
Holidays are a special time to relax, recover or be active. Whether hiking, riding your bike or simply relaxing with a nice glass of wine &ndash
Day : 6
Located in the "town in bloom" Tulln, the Nibelungenhof offers a unique mediterranean ambience. We are a small and charming hotel and would like to invite our guests to relax along the Danube river.Our house has been totally renovated in October 2005 and has now 18 individually furnished rooms to offer.\tHotel Nibelungenhof in TullnOn sunny days you can relax on our summer terrace.
Day : 7
Experience Vienna in its most personal ambiance!Courtyard terrace, Hotel AustriaLook forward to your stay in the warm and friendly atmosphere of our 3 star hotel, personally guided and designed meticulously and lovingly, situated right in the heart of Vienna.Our hotel lies in the midst of the historical Old City of Vienna, only a short walking distance from St. Stephen's Cathedral, a few minutes away from the Vienna State Opera, the Hofburg and the famous shopping streets. Lie down in one of our 46 comfortable and peaceful rooms, equipped with free wireless LAN (WI-FI) hotspot, a 5 language cable-TV, a telephone with mailbox, an extensive minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and most of all, a uniquely individual ambiance!
Bikes available for your tour |
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Our SCOTT Sportster 40 hybrid bikes are a suitable choice for all our routes in Central Europe. They are comfortable, yet fast with 27 gears. The front suspension makes them capable of more rugged terrain. All sizes available: S, M, L, XL.
Hybrid bike - Standard
SCOTT SPORTSTER 40 - ( or equivalent) INCLUDED 
TREK Domane S 5 is a full-carbon frame performance bike equipped with Shimano 105 groupset, which fits perfectly winding roads in the hilly countryside as well as long-distance flat asphalt bike paths. 700x25 Bontrager R1 tires allow for taking any road, IsoSpeed seat tube decoupler reduces vibration and brings additional comfort even to a long ride. TREK Silque S 5 is the Domane women's version with Women Specific Design to fit ladies' body geometry.
Road bike - Standard
TREK DOMANE S5 & TREK SILQUE S5 - ( or equivalent) with supplement (100€) 
The E-Sportster 20 is the perfect touring bike. It combines functionality with a 250w Bosch E-drive motor system. Enjoy extra assistance on your ride so you can arrive at your destination with extra energy for you next activity.
Electric assist bike - Standard
SCOTT ELECTRIC SPORTSTER 20 - ( or equivalent) with supplement (100€) |
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The characteristics of this bike are presented as an example and are not guaranteed Please note that any bike changes during the trip may incur an extra fee. |
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Hybrid bike - Standard
SCOTT SPORTSTER 40 - ( or equivalent)
INCLUDED
Our SCOTT Sportster 40 hybrid bikes are a suitable choice for all our routes in Central Europe. They are comfortable, yet fast with 27 gears. The front suspension makes them capable of more rugged terrain. All sizes available: S, M, L, XL.
Accessories
INCLUDED
GPS are included on most of our tours since 2008. We change the units every 2 years and always invest in the best models. Simple to use, easy to read, yet sophisticated devices they are available on all of our tours. The routes described in your roadbook are stored as tracks in the GPS unit. You simply have to follow the line shown on the GPS, and enjoy. 1 GPS for every 1-3 people
INCLUDED
Our roadbooks are complete packages of information that will help you to guide yourself through the itinerary that we have planned and laid out. We have invested significant time and incorporated the feedback of our customers over many years (since 1997!) to make our roadbooks even better. Our roadbooks include: color maps, highlighted routes, touristic information, orientation points to reach hotels, and easy to follow step by step directions (cue-sheets). Please note that for custom itineraries you will not have cue sheets. Only maps and GPS routes.
INCLUDED
Our Travelbooks are complete packages of information that will help you to guide yourself through the itinerary that we have planned and laid out. You will find information about the hotels, itinerary, regional informations...
Included
- 7 nights of accommodation in superior hotels of charm with private shower and/or bath
- Daily breakfast at each hotel
- Hybrid bike rental included
- Orientation in person with our local guide
- Detailed ROAD BOOK, including details maps, touristic information, step by step itinerary and cue sheets
- 1 GPS for every 1-3 people
- All luggage transfers
- Comprehensive trip literature
- Technical and emergency support available at all times
What's not included
- Airfare to and from the trip
- Lodging before and after the trip
- Drinks
- Some meals are not included in each destination, which gives you the opportunity to explore regional cuisine on your own. You will find all information needed with our team support in your roadbook.
Informations & Recommendations
Arrive to the Vienna Airport and transfer by train to Passau (2hrs 30 min). Then take a taxi to your hotel.
Tour rates
Contact our tour consultants for more information and an exact rate based upon your travel dates.
| Price from* & per person | Double occupancy | Single supplement (traveling with a group) | Solo traveler (traveling alone) |
| Standard | 1495 € | 280 € | 2070 € |
Accessories
| Accessories | |
| GPS | Included |
| Biking Roadbook | Included |
| Travelbook | Included |
Bikes available
| Bikes available | Options per person |
| Hybrid Bike Rental | |
| Standard | Included |
| Road Bike Rental | |
| Standard | 100 € |
| Electric assist bike | |
| Standard | 100 € |
Please note that any bike changes during the trip may incur an extra fee.
United States
We have lucked out with beautiful weather and enjoyed the countryside. Thank you for all your organization for our custom bike trip down the Danube. My kids and I had a fabulous time and perfect weather. We all had one recommendation for the trip
C. Berger
Canada
Discover France did a great job! The bikes were great . . . in good shape, well-tuned, and we did the entire trip without having to even pump tires once! It rained on a couple of the days, but the panniers kept everything we were carrying dry. I can’t say enough about the routes . . . absolutely beautiful, and darn easy to follow. We never even turned on the GPS. The only change we would make, but others might not, is to divide up the trip from Melk to Tulln into two days instead of one. For us slow riders, those 50 miles wouldn’t have let us spend much time at the wineries, which is why we made arrangements for a car and driver on that day. (Thanks again for doing that for us; it worked out just swell!) Finally, the hotels were perfect. Very European and not a bit like a Holiday Inn . . . which is exactly what we like. We loved every one of them. The guest house in Grein was a bit of a challenge, as it was about a kilometer out of town and at the top of a VERY steep hill . . . and the innkeeper didn’t speak a word of English. However, we loved it nonetheless as it added to the adventure. Thanks again for all of your help on the Danube trip, and for making arrangements for us to stay a little longer on both ends of the bike ride. Everything was perfect and you have two satisfied customers.
United States
We are having a wonderful time (even with rain yesterday and today)!!! The bikes are fantastic and the detailed route books are spot on! The hotels have been great. The Zur Post even has air conditioning!!!! Thank you so much for your help in coordinating everything for us. We look forward to more cycling with Discover France in the future.
Casual : Beginners and occasional cyclists. Easiest tours we provide. Typically flatter terrain, no notable hills or anything of a steep gradient.
Hobby : Weekend riders. People with some cycling experience, rolling countryside, possible short climbs.
Active : Cyclists with experience on longer rides. Hilly terrain with reasonable amount of climbs and difficulty
Pro : Avid cyclists, ride every week and love long and challenging rides. Dream on riding the Tour de France cols.
Comparison chart : (15km/hrs)
| Average dist (miles) | Average dist (km) | Elevation max/day (m) | Average hours | |
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| Casual |
< 28 | < 45 | < 300m | 3-4 |
| Hobby |
18 - 35 | 30 - 55 | 300-550m | 3-5 |
| Active |
30 - 60 | 50 - 100 | 550-1000m | 4-6 |
| Pro |
> 60 | > 100 | > 1000m | > 5 |
Some of our tours can be in 2 different level, we have itinerary for both versions
Casual : Beginners and occasional hikers. Typically flatter terrain with just rolling hills.
Hobby : Weekend hikers. People with some experience hiking around trails.
Active : Hikers with experience on longer hikes. Hilly terrain with some steep gradients.
Pro : Randonneurs avides, randonnée chaque semaine et adore les longues et difficiles randonnées.
Comparison chart : (4km/hrs)
| Average dist (miles) | Average dist (km) | Elevation max/day (m) | Average hours | |
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| Casual |
< 6 | < 10 | < 150m | 2.5 |
| Hobby |
6 - 9 | 10 - 15 | 150-300m | 25-375 |
| Active |
9 - 11 | 11 - 18 | 300-450m | 3.75 - 4.5 |
| Pro |
> 11 | > 18 | > 450m | 4.5-6 |
Some of our tours can be in 2 different level, we have itinerary for both versions