Three rivers Cycling Tour 5-days around Passau Level 1

Overview

In south-eastern Germany, right next to the Austrian border, lies the cathedral city Passau. Situated at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz, Passau is worldwide known as "The Three Rivers City". The diocesan town, with its charm and atmosphere, it is one of the most beautiful and imposing cities along the Danube. Immerge into the idyllic scenery along the Austrian Danube Cycle Path, bike on the Inn Cycle Path to the baroque town of Schärding, discover the Bavarian part of the Danube Cycle Path along your way to Vilshofen and enjoy the view over the upper Danube Valley during a ship passage. The cycling path is completely paved from one end to the other, flat, only few slight increases around Passau. All bike routes can be customized and accordingly planned. The 4 star hotel is perfectly located in the center of Passau, between university and railway station, only a few walking minutes to the old town of Passau. The hotel welcomes you with a hotel bar, terrace, garage and free Wi-Fi. The spacious rooms come with a big bed, hair dryer, Sat-TV and telephone. 4 nights in 4* hotel accommodation, Breakfast, 1x ship ride Passau-Schlogen-Passau, 1x Three River Sightseeing boat tour in Passau, Service-Hotline, Handlebar bag with maps and information material per room. Local tax payable on spot (approx. € 1 - 2,5 per person/night), Bike rental/ helmet, Insurance (25-52 EUR), Dinners, drinks and lunches, Extra nights, Arrival/ departure, Anything not mentioned in 'included'. All bike tours are unescorted. The mileage and approximations are distances of the recommended routes. Please be prepared by packing all necessary items. This cycling tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Requests in special cases are possible. Extra nights on request. All rental bikes are equipped with a pannier (saddle bag) and an odometer (except e-bike). Individual arrival to Passau. Check in, bike pick-up and travel information handover. In the early morning you take the excursion boat through the upper Danube Valley until Schlögen, the gate to the famous Danube Loop „Donauschlinge“, where the river makes a turn of 180 degrees. Experience the idyllic scenery along the steep densely wooded hillsides by bike. Pass by small villages, typical taverns attract with regional specialties. With the tiny wooden ferryboats you can change numerous times from bank to bank. A fantastic start, ideal for the first bike ride of your tour. Back to Passau by ship Starting from the "Three River City of Passau" you bike through the green floodplain along the river Inn. Changing again and again between Austrian and German territory you cycle through dreamy scenery. The old skipper town Wernstein, midst the fertile countryside of the "Sauwald" region is guarded by two castles: Castle Neuburg and Castle Wernstein. A special scenery can be seen at the Inn narrowness, where you can find various flora. The crowning highlight is the baroque pearl Schärding, which enchants with cultural and culinary specialties On one of the most famous bike paths - the Danube Cycle Path. Our bike ride leads us through charming nature, passing the castle Obernzell, the "Haus am Strom" – an exhibition centre until we reach the one and only Trappist monastery of Austria in Engelhartszell, which you can reach by ferry. You cycle back to Passau on the other river bank The classical Danube Cycle path leads you through a picturesque narrow valley through the southern extensions of the Bavarian Forest. You are heading to "The Small Three River City Vilshofen", where the rivers Vilshofen and Wolfach merge into the Danube. The Benedictine monastery Schweikelberg is located high over the city. The herbal liqueur of Schweiklberg is a former medicine which has been used at home, wide spread until Siberia Individual departure or extension after breakfast on your last day. If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe. Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [[email protected]](</cdn-cgi/l/email-protection>) for a competitive quote 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. Ask us for a quote [[email protected]](</cdn-cgi/l/email-protection>)

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