Danube River Boat & Bike Tour

by Freedom Treks
Region
Danube River
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Spend a week by the blue Danube river, cycling alongside its banks and sleeping on a traditional riverboat each night. As you follow the river through Austria you’ll find captivating cities and baroque buildings embedded in green landscapes. Pedalling downstream from Engelhartszell, the Danube cycle path flows gently downhill, making this tour ideal for occasional cyclists or families with older children. The musical city of Vienna is a real highlight towards the end of the trip and you can look forward to a whole day here to experience grand palaces, horse-drawn carriages and delicious Viennese coffee. Before you cruise back to Engelhartszell, the rugged peaks, apricot trees and wine terraces of Wachau National Park bring this tour to a climax – look forward to stunning fortresses, idyllic villages and magnificent monasteries. Alternatively, travel on the Danube River - Passau To Vienna which has a slightly different itinerary starting from Passau.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Engelhartszell

Engelhartszell

Day 2: Engelhartszell - Danube Loop - Aschach - Linz - Tulln

28 km 0 m

D1

Engelhartszell - Danube Loop - Aschach - Linz - Tulln

Day 3: Tulln - Vienna-Nussdorf

22 km 0 m

D1

Tulln - Vienna-Nussdorf

Day 4: Vienna (rest day)

Vienna (rest day)

Day 5: Krems - Melk

23 km 0 m

D1

Krems - Melk

Day 6: Melk - Grein

32 km 0 m

D1

Melk - Grein

Day 7: Grein - Mauthausen

24 km 0 m

D1

Grein - Mauthausen

Day 8: Depart from Engelhartszell

Depart from Engelhartszell

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Danube River

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