Itinerary
The Danube Cycle Track from Passau to Vienna
8 days / 7 nights
The Danube Bike Trail from Passau to Vienna is one of the most beautiful stages of this famous cycle route along the Danube from its source to its mouth in Donaueschingen into the Black Sea . Along the course through a variety of landscapes are many cultural attractions.
The journey begins in Passau, at the confluence from Ilz, Inn and Danube. From here you start the classic and easy cycling tour on well-maintained bicycle paths through nearly pitch-free terrain. You stay in selected ***-and ****-hotels. The return transfer from Vienna to Passau is included.
Itinerary
Day 1: Passau
Arrival in Passau. The boat trip in Passau (approx. 45 min) is possible on day 1 or the next day.
Day 2: Schlögen (Cycling 40 km / 25 miles)
Passing Obernzell and Engelhartszell (convent) you reach the famous Danube bend Schlögener Schlinge. The Danube turns in a tight turn around 180 degrees from the southeast to northwest direction, then the flow goes back further to the east.
Day 3: Linz (Cycling 54 km / 35 miles)
You start the tour of today in the direction of Inzell and cycle through the largely unpopulated valley to Aschach. Twice you have the opportunity to cross the river with a ferry to the left bank.
Day 4: Grein/Ardagger (Cycling 39 or 55 km / 25 or 34 miles)
Cycle tour past the swimming lake Pleschinger See via Mauthausen to Perg or first to the beautiful convent St. Florian and via Enns to Perg.
Day 5: Marbach/Maria Taferl (Cycling 49 km / 30 miles)
At the island Wörth you reach the legendary Nibelungengau; past Säusenstein you cycle to Maria Taferl
Day 6: Krems (Cycling 47-54 km / 27-34 miles, boat trip 20 km / 12 miles)
To Spitz and further through beautiful vineyards to the famous Dürnstein and Krems.
Day 7: Vienna (Cycling 57 km / 35 miles, by train: 16 km / 10 miles)
Through the Tullner Field you reach Greifenstein, the first suburb of Vienna; by suburban railway past Klosterneuburg to the centre of Vienna
Day 8: Vienna
Please note: All cycling distances stated above are approximate only.
Map
Booking, Dates & Prices
The Danube Cycle Track from Passau to Vienna
Departure 2021 daily from April 22- Oct 03
Prices 2021 (per person in €)
1
2
3
Double CAT A
€ 475,-
€ 598,-
€ 615,-
Single sup.CAT A
€ 166,-
€ 166,-
€ 166,-
Double CAT B
€ 398,-
€ 515,-
€ 536,-
Single sup..CAT B
€ 156,-
€ 156,-
€ 156,-
1
April 22 - 28 and Sept 27 - Oct 3
2
April 29 - May 6, June 7- July 30, Sept 6 - 26
3
May 7 - June 6 and July 1 - Sept 5
Optional
Bicycle rental
€ 72,-
E-Bike (Deposit 180, - in cash or by credit card)
€ 160,-
7 x Dinner CAT A
€ 160,-
7 x Dinner CAT B
€ 142,-
Transfer own bicycles
€ 24,-
Minimum number of participants: 2
Included
- 7 x overnight/buffet breakfast
- Luggage service to Vienna incl. liabilities of up to € 700,-/person
- Use of two sided panniers (1 per person), also if you ride your own bicycle
- Info package with tour map
- 7-day-service-line
- GPS-Tracks
Prices per person in a double room with shower, toilet and TV.
For halfboard 3-course dinner with choice in the hotel. In Perg and Vienna choice of different traditional restaurants.
Child reduction (one child with two adults in a double room): Till 5 years: 100%. From 6 to 12 years: 50%; 13-16 years: 25% discount of the tour price.
Extra night
Category A:
Passau: 4*-Hotel
€ 58,– double room per person – Advertising and low season
€ 62,– double room per person – high season
+ € 29,– Single room supplement – Season price
Vienna: 4*-Hotel
€ 59,– double room per person – July & August
€ 79,– double room per person – remaining time
+ € 39,– Single room supplement – whole season
Category B:
Passau: 3*-Hotel
€ 45,– double room per person – Season price
+ € 21,– Single room supplement – Season price
Vienna: 4*-Hotel
€ 50,– double room per person – July & August
€ 60,– double room per person– remaining time
+ € 39,– Single room supplement
Bicycle rental
The quality bicycles (Schauff, Ketteler, KTM) have a 21-gear-hub, freewheel, hand brakes and a comfortable saddle. Bikes with hand brakes on request. You get a two sided pannier per room, also if you bring your own bicycle. If you are taller than 1,90 m or smaller than 1,60 m, we ask you to inform us.
Transfer
Return transfer: Vienna - Passau
by bus/train for a supplement of € 36,-
Return by bus: Every Saturday & Sunday (all season) from the hotel to the DT-Infopoint/Parking (arrival Passau approx. 13:30).
Return by train: On the remaining days (Mon - Fri), every 2 hours, no change of trains, 2nd class, free choice of train (except Westbahn; no transfer to the station). Luggage transfer directly from the
hotel by Donautouristik back to the Infopoint/Passau.
Return transfer of customer's own bikes:
Daily to the DT Infopoint either as part of the bus trip* or by handing them in at the hotel in Vienna on the day of return. Surcharge + € 24,- without transport
insurance *Note: Joint transport of bike & customer necessary for bus return.
The transport of own bikes is generally at your own risk. We cannot be held liable for any damage to your own bike during the journey or during transport. Return of bikes / e-bike rental: Rental e-bikes can only be returned to the information point in Vienna-Nussdorf at certain hours. Normal rental bikes and special bikes, on the other hand, can be handed in at the Info-Point as well as at the last hotel in Vienna.
