10-day Danube Biking

10-day Danube Biking Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Schärding or Passau

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 town of three rivers, which has been completely redesigned as a pedestrian, car-free area. Settle in for the night ahead of your first day of cycling.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Schärding or Passau
Distance: None
Meals: None

Day 2 Begin Your Cycling Adventure Along the Schlögener Schlinge (river bend)

Today you will cycle from Schärding along the river Inn to Passau, where the Inn joins the Danube (unless you chose to begin your adventure in Passau already). On the Danube cycle path, you will cross the upper Danube valley and pass the town of Engelhartszell with its impressive abbey church from Engelszell monastery. Then, you will cycle via Niederranna and approach today’s destination, the “Schlögen bend“. Here, the second largest river in Europe is forced by the granite of the Bohemian Massif into a unique 180° turn. You will have time to watch this natural phenomenon during a ferry ride to the other side of the river, where you will find your hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Haibach
Distance: 45-55 km
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 Explore the Cultural Capital of Linz

Day 3 of the tour will see you cycle through the green area of the Eferdinger Becken via Aschach, Ottensheim, and Wilhering to the Upper Austrian capital Linz. Following the motto “It starts in Linz”, you can begin your city tour in one of the many restaurants in the historic old town. Further highlights of the European culture capital of 2009 are the magnificent views that you get from the Pöstlingberg and a stroll along the Danube.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Linz
Distance: 55 km
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 St. Florian Monastery and the old town of Enns

On the fourth day, you will take a little detour away from the river's edge so that you can visit St. Florian (an Augustinian monastery) and then Enns. In Enns you can go to the town square with its 60-metre town tower – the landmark of the oldest town in Austria – or you can visit the archaeological collection in the municipal museum Lauriacum. Later you will continue your journey to today’s destination.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ardaager
Distance: 40-50 km
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Visit the Town of Grein and Greinburg Castle

Today, you will cycle alongside the river Danube once again while travelling to the beautiful baroque town of Grein. Once there, you will have the opportunity to take in the oldest still performing city theatre in Austria. Additionally, you can visit the maritime museum or Greinburg castle. From today’s destination Maria Taferl, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the beautiful blue Danube!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Marbach
Distance: 40 km
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 Cycle Through the Wachau Region

In Melk, you should stop briefly and look up – otherwise you may miss the beautiful Melk abbey, which towers above the Danube. As soon as you have left the city behind you, you will cycle into the landscape of the Wachau region where you will be enchanted by the atmosphere of the typical fruit orchards and vineyards. Today, you will also enjoy a wine tasting event, which is a must during a visit to the Wachau region.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Krems
Distance: 45-50 km
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 Rest Day and Vineyard Tour

On the seventh day, you can relax while walking through the wine villages of Spitz, Weißenkirchen and/or Dürnstein. Get to know the beauty and hospitality of the Wachau, which are two of the characteristics that have made this region so famous. You can truly enjoy every moment of every day here!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Krems
Distance: N/A
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 Take in the Culture of Tulln

Today, you will cycle past the 1,000-year-old city of Krems on your way to the Roman town of Tulln. Here, you can once again enjoy the tranquility and culture (with a visit to the Egon Schiele museum) of the rural area before you get to the Danube metropolis of Vienna.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Tulln
Distance: 45 km
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 Last Cycling Leg Into Vienna

The final kilometres of your bike tour will be a relaxed trip to the Danube's metropolis, Vienna. As soon as you arrive, you can check-in to your room and then enjoy all the amenities of the city for the rest of the day. Treat yourself to a Viennese-style Americano coffee and a piece of the famous Sachertorte cake in one of Vienna’s typical coffee houses. Take a stroll along Vienna’s Parade shopping street, along Mariahilfer Strasse, visit St Stephen’s Cathedral or see the main sights and take a trip in one of the famous Fiaker cabs.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vienna
Distance: 40 km
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10 Departure Day

After waking up and enjoying one final breakfast, you will pack your things and say auf wiedersehen to Vienna for an individual departure.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast