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Cycle The Danube Path - Danube Cycle Path - The Easy Going Tour

The Danube Cycle Path - A Leisurely Bike Ride From Passau To Vienna

Cycle The Danube Path - A Leisurely Bike Ride From Passau To Vienna

The Danube Cycle Path — The Easy Going Tour

10 Days / 9 Nights

The perfect introduction for leisure cyclists. Routes follow well-maintained, mostly flat bike paths. The short daily stages give you even more time to enjoy the natural beauty of the Danube valley to the full. The focus is on relaxed, enjoyable cycling with plenty of time for breaks, sightseeing, and local dining.

Ride along the banks of the river on wonderful cycle paths and admire the breathtaking Schlögener Schlinge or the romantic landscapes on both sides of the Danube. Experience it all as extensively as you like. Whether it’s traditional country cuisine or tangy wine and quaffable cider from the Wachau, there’s something for everyone. From start to finish, this cycle tour is pure enjoyment and relaxation!

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€999
Price Per Person In Double Room
10 Days / 9 Nights
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Cycle along the Danube from Schärding or Passau to Vienna through Germany and Austria...

This tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels — including families...

Details of the 10-day leisure tour:

As starting points you can choose between the city jewels of Passau and Schärding...

Highlights of the Danube Cycle Path Easy Going tour:
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Planning to arrive early or stay longer? Browse hotels and apartments along your cycling route — from Passau and Schärding through Linz and the Wachau Valley to Vienna.

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Self-Guided Cycling Holiday

Detailed Information About Self Guided Cycling Holiday Along The Danube

Danube Cycle Path — The Easy Going Tour · 10 Days / 9 Nights

10
Days
9
Nights
~400
Km Total
€999
From
What's Included
  • Accommodation in Category A — 3★ and 4★ hotels; Category B — 3★ hotels/guesthouses (Linz & Vienna in 4★ hotels).
  • Breakfast.
  • Welcome briefing (English/German; other languages may be available on request).
  • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel.
  • Provider-prepared route.
  • Digital travel documents including navigation app, GPS data and route book.
  • 1 ferry ride (Au–Schlögen), including bike.
  • 1 wine tasting in the Wachau region.
  • Service hotline.
Additional costs: Tourist/city tax (if due) is not included and is paid locally at the hotel.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Schärding / Passau
Stroll through the baroque town of Schärding and its famous "Silberzeile", or explore Passau's "New Centre" in the town of three rivers.
Hotels in Schärding / Passau
Day 2
Schärding / Passau → Schlögener Schlinge ≈ 35–55 km
Cycle along the Inn to Passau (if starting in Schärding), then follow the Danube through the upper valley via Engelhartszell. Experience the dramatic river bend and cross by ferry to your hotel.
Explore Schlögener Schlinge
Day 3
Schlögener Schlinge → Linz ≈ 45–55 km
Ride through the green Eferdinger basin via market towns such as Aschach, Ottensheim and Wilhering to Linz. Enjoy the old town, viewpoints and riverside park areas.
Hotels in Linz
Day 4
Linz → Wallsee / Ardagger ≈ 50–65 km
Detour to St. Florian (Augustinian monastery) and continue to Enns, Austria's oldest town, before reaching today's destination.
Hotels in Wallsee / Ardagger
Day 5
Wallsee / Ardagger → Marbach / Maria Taferl ≈ 40–55 km
Cycle to Grein (baroque town) with options for theatre, museum or Greinburg Castle. From Maria Taferl, enjoy sweeping views over the Danube.
Hotels in Marbach / Maria Taferl
Day 6
Marbach / Maria Taferl → Wachau ≈ 35–55 km
Pass Melk Abbey and enter the Wachau landscape of orchards and vineyards. Today includes a wine tasting.
Hotels in the Wachau
Day 7
Rest Day in the Wachau
Relax and explore wine villages like Spitz, Weißenkirchen and/or Dürnstein at your own pace.
Wine tastings & tours in the Wachau
Day 8
Wachau → Tulln ≈ 45–65 km
Continue downstream towards Tulln, a green riverside town, with plenty of time for stops and short walks.
Hotels in Tulln
Day 9
Tulln → Vienna ≈ 35 km
A relaxed ride into Vienna. Enjoy cafés, shopping streets, the cathedral, and classic city sights.
Things to do in Vienna
Day 10
Departure or Extension
End of tour. Optional extra nights can be arranged.
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Rates & Pricing
Daily arrival (2026) — All prices shown per person (p.p.). Single room prices are listed as a surcharge.
Handling Fee — Handling Fee (per booking): €50
Season 1
04/04/2026 – 10/04/2026  •  26/09/2026 – 11/10/2026  •  Arrival daily
Hotel CategoryDouble Room (p.p.)Single Surcharge
Category A€1,129€469
Category B€999€429
Extra Nights (Optional)
LocationCategoryDouble (p.p.)Single Surcharge
Passau / SchärdingCat. A€99€35
Passau / SchärdingCat. B€75€49
ViennaCat. A€95€79
ViennaCat. B€75€55
Extra nights are per person and per night, including breakfast (unless stated otherwise). Prefer more flexibility? compare hotel prices directly.
Season 2
11/04/2026 – 08/05/2026  •  05/09/2026 – 25/09/2026  •  Arrival daily
Hotel CategoryDouble Room (p.p.)Single Surcharge
Category A€1,229€469
Category B€1,079€429
Extra Nights (Optional)
LocationCategoryDouble (p.p.)Single Surcharge
Passau / SchärdingCat. A€99€35
Passau / SchärdingCat. B€75€49
ViennaCat. A€95€79
ViennaCat. B€75€55
Extra nights are per person and per night, including breakfast (unless stated otherwise).
Season 3 — Peak
09/05/2026 – 04/09/2026  •  Arrival daily
Hotel CategoryDouble Room (p.p.)Single Surcharge
Category A€1,299€469
Category B€1,149€429
Extra Nights (Optional)
LocationCategoryDouble (p.p.)Single Surcharge
Passau / SchärdingCat. A€99€35
Passau / SchärdingCat. B€75€49
ViennaCat. A€105€79
ViennaCat. B€75€55
Extra nights are per person and per night, including breakfast (unless stated otherwise).
Bike Rental — Quick Reference

All prices include rental bike insurance.

Bike TypePrice
21-gear Unisex — incl. insurance€109
21-gear Gents — incl. insurance€109
Rental Bike PLUS — incl. insurance€195
Electric Bike — incl. insurance€309
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Children Discounts

Where child discounts are available for a specific tour, the following reductions apply to base prices and additional nights for a room with two fully paying adults.

Age Discount
0 to 5.99 years 100%
6 to 11.99 years 50%
12 to 14.99 years 25%
15 to 17.99 years 10%
Potential costs for a cot or board may be payable to the accommodation on site.
For Bike and Boat tours, child discounts may not be available, subject to the specific tour policy.
Rates and Additional Services to Book
ServicePrice
Printed route book (per room)€20
Return transfer by minibus to Passau or Schärding (daily afternoon, reservation required, payable in advance)€95 pp
Own bike transport on return transfer (additional, reservation required)€45
Bike rental (includes rental bike insurance)Depends on type
Tip: Because the return transfer arrives late in Schärding/Passau, consider booking an extra night at the start point.
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Bike To Hire

Bike availability and exact rental pricing are confirmed during booking.

Unisex Bike 21/24-Speed
€109
  • Derailleur gears with freewheel
  • Comfortable low-entry touring bike
  • Body size: 148–190 cm
  • Frames: 43 / 46 / 51 / 56 cm
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Men's Bike 21-Speed
€109
  • Derailleur gears with freewheel
  • Classic diamond-frame touring bike
  • Body size: 165–205 cm
  • Frames: 56–51 "sloping" / 60 / 64 cm
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Rental Bike PLUS 20/27-Speed
€195
  • Derailleur gears with freewheel
  • Sportier, lighter premium bike
  • Body size: 155–205 cm
  • Frames: 46 / 50 / 51 / 55 / 60 / 63 cm
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Unisex Electric Bike 8-Speed
€309
  • Hub gears with freewheel
  • Comfortable low-entry e-bike
  • Body size: 148–195 cm
  • Frames: 46 "XS" / 46 / 51 / 56 cm
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Details & Cancellation
Arrival / Parking / Departure
  • Arrival by train to Schärding or Passau; airports in the region include Linz, Vienna, or Munich.
  • Parking in Schärding: free private parking lot at the provider's premises.
  • Parking in Passau: public parking/garage options, approx. €5 per day.
  • Good train connections from Vienna back to Passau/Schärding.
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Things to Note
  • Tourist tax (if due) is not included in the tour price and is paid locally.
  • When booking, inform us where you plan to start (Schärding or Passau).
Weather Rebooking (Season 1)
For bookings with arrival within "Season 1", rebooking may be possible free of charge up to 5 working days prior to arrival in case of bad weather forecast.
Cancellation
Cancellation terms are provided with your booking confirmation and follow the published Terms & Conditions for package travel.
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Travel Essentials for Your Trip

A few things worth arranging before you set off from Passau or Schärding.

Flights Find Flights to Passau or Vienna Compare fares to your starting point or back home from Vienna. Search flights
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Connectivity Get a Local eSIM Stay connected in Germany and Austria without roaming fees. Get an eSIM
Bikes Need an Extra or Spare Bike? Compare bike rental options along the Danube route. Compare bikes
Transfers Book an Airport Transfer Pre-book a ride to or from Passau, Schärding, or Vienna airport. Book a transfer

Things To Do Along The Way

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