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The blue waters of the Danube flow quietly and gently towards the Black Sea. Enclosed between steep wooden slopes and green meadows, the river blazes its way. Indulge yourself in this idyllic atmosphere on this leisurely bike trip from Scharding to the Danube metropolis of Vienna. On the short day trips, you will have even more time to enjoy the beauty of the nature, which you will find in the Danube valley. You can cycle on the beautiful bike paths along the river bank and marvel at the breathtaking Schlogen bend or the romantic landscape on both sides of the Danube. You can experience all that as thoroughly as you like; either from the bicycle saddle or during a nice break. During your breaks you will also get the chance to indulge in the culinary delights of the region. Whether traditional dishes from the rural cuisine or sparkling wine and sweet and light cider from the Wachau region, everyone will find something he or she likes. From its beginning to its end, this tour is pure pleasure and relaxation! This cycle tour is a true classic and is ideally suited as a first cycling holiday with the whole family. Casual Cyclist: Flat or slightly downhill along the Danube; well-built cycling path almost all the way without motor vehicles.Minor roads make up only very short sections of this route - the Danube cycle path is a perfect example of a cycle route. 9 nights in 3* and 4* hotels/ guesthouses, Breakfast, Welcome briefing, Luggage transfer, Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book, 1 ferry ride (Au-Schlogen) incl. bike, 1 wine tasting in the Wachau region, Service hotline Arrival in Scharding, Stroll through the pretty little baroque town of Schärding and marvel at the famous Silberzeile lane. Cycle from Schärding along the river Inn to Passau, where the Inn joins the Danube. On the Danube cycle path, you will cross the upper Danube valley and pass the town Engelhartszell with its impressive abbey church of the monastery Engelszell. Then, you will cycle via Niederranna and approach today’s destination, the “Schlögener Schlinge“ (river bend). Here, the second largest river in Europe is forced by the granite of the Bohemian Massif into a unique 180 degrees 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. Cycle through the green Eferdinger basin via the market towns of Aschach, Ottensheim and Wilhering and all the way to the Upper Austrian capital of Linz. Linz's historical old town has many pubs and eateries for you to discover. Other highlights of the European Capital of Culture 2009 include the magnificent views from Pöstlingberg mountain and a stroll through the Donaulände park. Take a little detour away from the course of the Danube to St. Florian (Augustinian monastery) and to 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 visit the archaeological collection in the municipal museum Lauriacum.Then continue on to today's destination. Cycle along the Danube and get to the beautiful baroque town, Grein. Here, you will have the opportunity to get an impression of the oldest still performing city theatre in Austria. Additionally, you can visit the maritime museum or the castle Greinburg. From today’s destination Maria Taferl, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the beautiful blue Danube! In Melk, you should stop briefly and look up – otherwise you may miss the beauty of the abbey Melk, 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, we will organise a wine tasting event for you – which is a must during a visit to the Wachau region. On the seventh day, you can relax whilst 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. Today you can relax whilst 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. The final kilometres of your bike tour will be a relaxed trip to the Danube metropolis of Vienna. As soon as you arrive, you can occupy 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 Mariahilferstraße, visit St Stephen’s Cathedral or see the main sights and take a trip in one of the famous Fiaker cabs. Departure or extension of your stay in Vienna Arrival / parking / departure: Scharding train station, Munich and Vienna airport, Parking in Scharding: free on-site parking directly next to the cycle path, Good train connections from Vienna to Scharding, Departures any day, Return transfer by minibus to Passau or Scharding, daily afternoon, costs € 99,- per person, for own bike additional € 49,- reservation required, payable in advance. Hotel accomodation upgrade on request, Departures daily, Extra nights: Scharding - From 79 EUR p.p (+59 EUR single person), Vienna - From 79 EUR p.p (+55 EUR single person), This tour can also start in Passau, Rental bike PLUS - 205 EUR If you would like to rent a bike (119 EUR) or E-bike (319 EUR), please contact our office when booking Slow Tours offers a number of other Cycling Tours in Europe

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