Explore the paths along the blue Danube River just like the Romans, the legendary Nibelungs, and even some of Europe's powerful kings and emperors did before you. You will get to know the beauty and historical significance of this ancient military and trading route. Never far away from the cool, clear water of the Danube, you will enjoy one of Europe's most beautiful and popular cycle routes. You start your trip in the baroque town of Scharding. You will cycle through various districts of Upper and Lower Austria and finally to the Danube metropolis of Vienna. You will love the breathtaking natural beauty of the Danube valley and the Schlogen bend or perhaps you will fall in love with the landscapes along the Danube such as the Machland, the Strudengau, or the famous Wachau. In the rural areas, to accompany these wonderful impressions, you can enjoy many traditional Austrian delicacies. Flat or slightly downhill along the Danube. Well-built bike path that is off-road almost all of the time. Minor roads make up only very short sections of the route - the Danube cycle path is a perfect bike path. 5 nights in 3* and 1x 4* accommodation (hotel upgrades are available), Breakfast, Welcome briefing (German, English), Luggage transfer between hotels, Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book, 1x ferry ride (Au-Schlogen) incl. bike, 1x wine tasting in the Wachau region, GPS-data is available and app navigation, Service hotline Arrival by train to Passau or Scharding, Linz, Vienna or Munich airport. Parking in Scharding: Free private parking lots on the Eurobike premises. Parking in Passau: Public Garage, costs approx. € 5 per day. Departure by train from Vienna to Passau or Schardung, duration approx. 3 hours with 1 change in Linz/Passau. Return transfer from Vienna to Passau or Scharding, every day in the afternoon, costs EUR 95 per person, EUR 45 extra for your own bike, reservation necessary, to be paid for in advance. Due to the late arrival of the return transfer in Scharding or Passau, we recommend booking an extra night. Departure anyday. Hotel upgrades available. Extra Nights: Passau/ Scharding - from 75 EUR p.p (+39 EUR single person), Vienna - from 75 EUR p.p (+49 EUR single person). Rental bike PLUS - 165 EUR. If you would like to rent a bike (89 EUR) or E-bike (269 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected] Slow Tours offers a number of other Cycling Tours in Europe. Day 1: Arrival in Scharding. Stroll through the pretty little baroque town of Schärding and marvel at the famous Silberzeile lane. Day 2: Scharding – Aschach/Brandstatt approx. 70 - 80km. You will cycle along the river Inn to the city of three rivers, Passau. Here, we recommend a short city tour or a visit to the cathedral, where you can listen to the largest church organ in the world (except Sundays and holidays). Then, you will continue your journey along the Danube via Obernzell to Engelhartszell (the only Trappist monastery in Austria). You will cycle through the nature reserve Donauleiten and reach the Schlögen bend on its northern side. Here, the granite stone was too hard an opponent and the Danube had to make a 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. Day 3: Aschach/Brandstatt - Ardagger/Grein approx. 80km. Today, you will ride your bike through the green of the Eferdinger Becken (basin) via Aschach, Ottensheim, and Wilhering to the Upper Austrian capital Linz. Following the motto, ͞In Linz beginnt’s͟ (͞It starts in Linz͟) 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 from the Pöstlingberg or a stroll along the Danube. Later, you will continue your trip towards Strudengau and Nibelungengauto Grein and its surroundings. Day 4: Ardagger/Grein – Krems approx. 85km. From the Baroque town of Grein, with the oldest city theatre in Austria, you will ride your bike down the river. In Melk, you should stop briefly and look up – otherwise you may miss the beauty of the abbey Melk, which towers above the Danube. Then, you will cycle via the wine towns of Spitz and Weißenkirchen and past the ruins of the castle Dürnstein to your hotel in Krems. Today, we will organise wine tasting for you –which is a must during a visit to the Wachau region. Day 5: Krems – Vienna approx. 80km. From the 1,000-year-old city Krems, you will cycle via Traismauer and visit the Roman town of Tulln. Here, you can enjoy the tranquility and culture (e.g. with a visit to the Egon Schiele museum) of the rural area again before you get to the Danube's metropolis, Vienna. Enjoy a cup of “Verlängerter” coffee and a piece of the famous cake Sachertorte in one of the typical Viennese coffee houses. Another suggestion is to visit the main attractions of the city by taking a ride with one of the famous “Fiaker” (horse-drawn carriages). Day 6: Departure or extension of your stay in Vienna. Travel insurance for Austria. Wander the World Without Worry. Local language barriers. Lost passport. Unexpected medical expenses. Sometimes, our trips don’t go as planned. That’s why Slow Tours Pty Ltd wants you to have the most robust travel advisory and protection for your vacation.
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