Danube Explorer - 2026

Duration
16 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Regular
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

The Danube Explorer - 2026 tour follows the river for over 800 miles on dedicated cycle paths and quiet country roads from Donauschingen to Budapest. This trip is perfect for riders of all abilities with flat riding, traffic-free routes, and near-perfect signposting.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 0: Arrive in Zurich

Arrive in Zurich

Day 1: Donauschingen to Sigmaringen

58 km 0 m

D2

Donauschingen to Sigmaringen

Day 2: Sigmaringen to Ulm

68 km 0 m

D2

Sigmaringen to Ulm

Day 3: Ulm to Donauworth

60 km 0 m

D2

Ulm to Donauworth

Day 4: Donauworth to Kelheim

68 km 0 m

D2

Donauworth to Kelheim

Day 5: Kelheim to Straubing

55 km 0 m

D2

Kelheim to Straubing

Day 6: Straubing to Passau

60 km 0 m

D2

Straubing to Passau

Day 7: Rest Day in Passau

Rest Day in Passau

Day 8: Passau to Linz

62 km 0 m

D2

Passau to Linz

Day 9: Linz to Melk

65 km 0 m

D2

Linz to Melk

Day 10: Melk to Vienna

70 km 0 m

D3

Melk to Vienna

Day 11: Vienna to Bratislava

42 km 0 m

D1

Vienna to Bratislava

Day 12: Bratislava to Gyor

50 km 0 m

D2

Bratislava to Gyor

Day 13: Gyor to Esztergom

70 km 0 m

D3

Gyor to Esztergom

Day 14: Esztergom to Budapest

53 km 0 m

D2

Esztergom to Budapest

Day 15: Transfer to Budapest Airport.

Transfer to Budapest Airport.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides