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Classic Danube Cycle Path – Passau to Vienna Category B

7 nights with breakfast buffet, luggage transport from Passau to Vienna, coffee and cake break on the Danube Cycle Path. The first long-distance cycling route in Europe is the idea of our management. Your individual bike journey on the Danube Cycle Path.

Early bird discount of 2 % until 15.03.2026
2026
Overview
Authentic Donau Touristic
  • The original concept of Europe's first long-distance cycle route came about thanks to our management team.
  • Enjoy your own individual bike journey along the Danube Cycle Path.
Dates 2026

Arrival every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from May 1st to October 10th, as well as Thursday, May 14th and June 4th

Low season: October 2nd to 10th

Mid season: May 1st to June 7th, June 26th to July 26th, and September 13th to 27th

High season: June 12th to 21st and July 31st to September 12th

Please Note

The light blue dates in the calendar are very popular dates. These can be booked online, but there may be surcharges or hotel or location changes. We would be happy to inform you based on your online booking how we can offer your bike holiday.

The light blue dates in the calendar are very popular dates. These can be booked online, but there may be surcharges or hotel or location changes. We would be happy to inform you based on your online booking how we can offer your bike holiday.

Classic Danube Cycle Path – Passau to Vienna Category A

to the offer

Tour
  • 305-337 km by bike
  • flat and paved bike path
  • Many cyclists find this to be the most beautiful bike path in Europe
Tour characteristics
  • Fitness
  • Cycle path quality
  • Signage
Route
Day 1, Arrival in Passau

Check-in at your arrival hotel and pick up your rental bike. Parking can be booked and paid for on site (approximately € 10,- per car/day).

Day 2, Wesenufer/Schlögen (40/60 km)

Cycle through Obernzell and Engelhartszell (famous for its abbey) to the natural wonder of Schlögener Schlinge.

Day 3, Linz (56/30 km)

Enjoy a scenic ride through the sparsely populated narrow valley to Aschach, then continue via Eferding (castle and parish church) to Linz, the 2009 European Capital of Culture. Extend your stay for a city tour, with vouchers worth € 20.- for shops, cafés, and restaurants.

Day 4, Wallsee/Au (45/30 km)

Follow the Danube Cycle Path through the Machland region, passing the Abwinden power plant and Mauthausen, to your destination.

Day 5, Maria Taferl/Pöchlarn (50/67 km)

Ride through the Strudengau region, passing the romantic Hößgang gorge to Ybbs and on to Maria Taferl, Austria's second-largest pilgrimage site, or Pöchlarn.

Day 6, Krems/Traismauer (54/67 km)

Cycle to Melk (home to its impressive abbey) and through the renowned wine-growing region of Wachau, ending the day in Krems or Traismauer.

Day 7, Vienna (80/70 km)

Ride to the flower-filled city of Tulln and continue to Klosterneuburg, where you can return your rental bike. From there, take the suburban train (every 30 minutes, approximately € 6.- on site) to Vienna's city center or cycle directly to your hotel.

Day 8, Return Journey

Bus return from the hotel in Vienna every Saturday, on all other days by train (2nd class/free choice of trains, every 2 hours, no transfer to/from the train station). Return transfer of personal bikes for return days Friday to Monday with delivery the day before in Vienna + € 38,-.

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Prices & Services
Price per person
  • double room | breakfast - 8 days
    • 02.10. - 10.10.2026 | A - Off season
      € 539,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su
    • 01.05. - 07.06.2026, 26.06. - 26.07.2026, 13.09. - 27.09.2026 | B - Low season
      € 734,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 12.06. - 21.06.2026, 31.07. - 12.09.2026 | C - High season
      € 784,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su
  • double room | half board (4 x) - 8 days
    • 02.10. - 10.10.2026 | A - Off season
      € 654,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su
    • 01.05. - 07.06.2026, 26.06. - 26.07.2026, 13.09. - 27.09.2026 | B - Low season
      € 849,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 12.06. - 21.06.2026, 31.07. - 12.09.2026 | C - High season
      € 899,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su
  • single room | breakfast - 8 days
    • 02.10. - 10.10.2026 | A - Off season
      € 769,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su
    • 01.05. - 07.06.2026, 26.06. - 26.07.2026, 13.09. - 27.09.2026 | B - Low season
      € 964,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 12.06. - 21.06.2026, 31.07. - 12.09.2026 | C - High season
      € 1.014,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su
  • single room | half board (4 x) - 8 days
    • 02.10. - 10.10.2026 | A - Off season
      € 884,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su
    • 01.05. - 07.06.2026, 26.06. - 26.07.2026, 13.09. - 27.09.2026 | B - Low season
      € 1.079,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 12.06. - 21.06.2026, 31.07. - 12.09.2026 | C - High season
      € 1.129,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su
Services
  • 7 nights with breakfast buffet
  • Transport flat rate from Passau to Vienna including liability € 1.000,- per person
  • Coffee and cake break on the Danube Cycle Path
  • Information package with detailed tour book
  • GPS data
  • 7-day service hotline
Not included

local taxes up to € 2.50 per person and night, various ferry rides approximately € 5,- each

Discount
  • Early bird bonus
    • 2 % per person until 15.03.2026 on arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 01.05. - 10.10.2026
  • Online discount
    • 1 % per person on arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 01.05. - 10.10.2026
  • Children (in double room with extra bed with at least 2 full-paying guests)
    • 100 % up to 6 years on arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 01.05. - 10.10.2026
    • 50 % up to 11 years on arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 01.05. - 10.10.2026
    • 25 % up to 15 years on arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 01.05. - 10.10.2026
  • Group discount
    • 2 % from 4 full-paying adults on arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 01.05. - 10.10.2026
    • 3 % from 8 full-paying adults on arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 01.05. - 10.10.2026
Your hotels
  • Hotel Donauwelle - More Information
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    4 stars
    Hotel Donauwelle
    Linz

    LOCATION: The Hotel Donauwelle enjoys a direct location along the Danube River in Linz. With a view of the river and…

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  • Hotel Wachauerhof - More Information
    4 stars
    Hotel Wachauerhof
    Marbach an der Donau

    LOCATION: The family-run Wachauerhof is located on the banks of the Danube in enchanting Marbach, at the foot of the…

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  • Landgasthof Sengstbratl - More Information
    3 stars
    Landgasthof Sengstbratl
    Wallsee

    LOCATION: The family-run Landgasthof Sengstbratl has been in the family since 1860 and is located directly on the market…

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  • Innsento Health Campus - More Information
    3 stars
    Innsento Health Campus
    Passau

    LOCATION: Near the Austrian border yet centrally located in Passau, the Active- und Comforthotel welcomes you in an…

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  • Parkhotel - More Information
    3 stars
    Parkhotel
    Krems an der Donau

    LOCATION: Located in the picturesque town of Krems, the Parkhotel is the ideal base for exploring the local attractions.…

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  • Hotel Rose - More Information
    4 stars
    Hotel Rose
    Maria Taferl

    LOCATION: The Hotel Rose in Maria Taferl is in a picturesque location, just a few steps away from the famous Maria…

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  • Freizeitanlage Schlögen - More Information
    3 stars
    Freizeitanlage Schlögen
    Haibach

    LOCATION: The Hotel Freizeitanlage in Haibach/Schlögen is idyllically situated on the banks of the Danube and the…

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  • Best Western Plus Amedia - More Information
    4 stars
    Best Western Plus Amedia
    Wien

    LOCATION: The Best Western Plus Amedia Hotel in Vienna was redesigned in 2012 and is located in the lively business…

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  • Hotel Atrium - More Information
    4 stars
    Hotel Atrium
    Passau

    LOCATION: The Hotel Atrium is surrounded by countryside, but the old town of Passau with its historical sights can be…

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  • Hotel NH Danube City - More Information
    4 stars
    Hotel NH Danube City
    Wien

    LOCATION: The NH Danube City Hotel in Vienna is located in the centre of the modern Danube City district. The city…

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  • Gasthof Klinglhuber - More Information
    3 stars
    Gasthof Klinglhuber
    Krems an der Donau

    LOCATION: The Gasthof Klinglhuber in Krems impresses with its ideal location in the heart of this charming town on the…

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  • Gasthof zum Schwan - More Information
    3 stars
    Gasthof zum Schwan
    Traismauer

    LOCATION: The Gasthof zum Schwan in Traismauer enjoys a central location in the historic town of Traismauer on the…

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Gastronomy

Daily breakfast buffet. When booking half board 4 x 3-course dinner of your choice or good restaurants nearby (not in Passau, Wallsee/Perg/Au and Krems/Traismauer).

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Place of interest
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    ©  (c) Radomir Bobokovic / Donau Touristik GMBH
    Wesenufer

    Located in the romantic, wooded Danube valley, the idyllic market of Wesenufer offers the right environment for relaxation.…

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    Passau

    Passau is located on the border with Austria and at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers and is therefore also…

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    Wallsee

    Wallsee is a market town in the district of Amstetten in Lower Austria. Worth seeing is the castle Nieder-Wallsee. A…

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    Maria Taferl

    Maria Taferl is located in the Nibelungengau region of Lower Austria on a hill above the Danube. The town is best known for…

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    Traismauer

    Traismauer is located in the lowest Traisen valley in Lower Austria. The Roman and Nibelungen town has much to offer…

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    Vienna

    The "music capital of the world" (Frank Sinatra), the description of which is beyond this scope.

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    Linz

    Linz is the capital of Upper Austria. Worth seeing are the New Cathedral, the Castle, the Main Square, the Pöstlingberg, the…

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    Schlögen

    The "Schlögener Schlinge", the natural wonder of Upper Austria, is a river loop in the upper Danube valley, about halfway…

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    Krems

    The double city of Krems-Stein, which celebrated its 1,000th anniversary in 1995, is one of the oldest cities in Austria. The…

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    Pöchlarn

    Pöchlarn is a municipality in the district of Melk in Lower Austria.