By Boat and bicycle along the Danube to Vienna

Enjoying a traditional river ship during the evening and cycling the various landscapes along the Danube provides the best experience. The most important advantage of this tour is that you do not have to pack your things every day - you cycle during the day and return to the very same room on the ship in the evening. The crew of the MV Theodor Körner is looking forward to welcoming you!

Biking along the Danube is a very special experience as your hotel on the water is always with you! Slightly downhill and most of the time with a helpful tailwind, you will be exposed to the impressive river-meanders of the Donauschlinge (“Great Loop”) as well as the gorgeous landscape of the legendary Wachau. Also you will explore Europe’s Capital of Culture 2009, the city of Linz in Upper Austria. And finally Vienna, an explosion of interesting places and culture! A city hard to describe as you just have to live it for yourself! Sights like the St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Town Hall (Rathaus) and the world’s oldest Ferris Wheel (Riesenrad) are easy to reach during a wonderful sightseeing tour by bike. To stroll around the Naschmarkt (famous food market) is a cultural and culinary adventure. And don’t forget to enjoy some time at the quaint cafes and typical Viennese wine taverns on the outskirts of the city!

Dificulty:
The path follows the banks on the left and right riverside, is completely flat,also ideal for bikers with less experience and children. Certain stretches can be shortened by train or boat.

NEW: children trailers, children trailer bikes

Electric bikes
You also have the possibility to rent an electric bike. You can use the electric motor to do some of the work for you. Our “Flyers” (a Swiss product) increase your pedalling power 3 fold. This way, bikers with different athletic conditions can book a bike tour together.

Electric bike with 3-fold pedal power

ROUTE:

Day 1: Passau
Independent arrival to Passau . The nearest Airports will be MUNICH and Vienna (for international flights) and Linz (for Inner-European flights). Organized transfers on demand. Book your train ticket Munich Airport - Passau. Use any extra time for a walk through the picturesque old part of town, or take a boat cruise around this city of 3 rivers (not included).

Day 2: Passau – Schlögener Loop/Surroundings (approx. 44 km/28 miles)
Personal welcome meeting in the morning. Afterwards, you receive your bikes. You cycle through the Upper Danube Valley to Schlögen. In Engelhartszell you can visit the only „ Trappisten“ Monastery in Austria , where you can taste very good liqueurs. You cycle on through the impressive Danube loop, where the river makes an about turn of 180 degree.

Day 3: Schlögener Loop/Surroundings – Linz , (approx. 53 km/33 miles)
There are little ferries between the banks; enjoy this special experience. You cycle through the Eferdinger basin en route to Linz , the upper Austrian capital. Enjoy the summer evening with a shopping tour in the charmful old part of the town.

Day 4: Linz – Grein/Surroundings (approx. 60 km/38 miles )
Tip: Make an excursion to Enns, the oldest city of Austria . You cycle through the Celt village Mitterkirchen, the church in Baumgartenberg and the romantic castle Clam. At the end of the day, you reach the beautiful baroque town Grein, where you can visit the oldest theatre of Austria.

Day 5: Grein/Surroundings – Melk/Surroundings (approx. 51 km/32 miles)
You enjoy the Danube landscape of the Struden and Nibelungenau, with high wooded rock formations on the left and on the right sides of the Danube . High over the Danube stands the pilgrimage church of Maria Taferl . Already from a distance, the Benedictine Monastery Melk greets you.

Day 6: Melk – Krems/Traismauer (approx. 40/55 km; 25/35 miles)
Another highlight of this cycle tour is the beautiful landscape of the Wachau. You can find wine terraces, apricot trees, and castles and monasteries between them. During your travel to Krems you cycle through the attractive wine places of Spitz, Weissenkirchen and Dürnstein. Along the way you see cosy Taverns, where you can enjoy the Austrian hospitality.

Day 7: Krems/Traismauer – Vienna (approx. 39km/25 miles)
With the train you leave the unique cultural landscape of this UNESCO world heritance region. In Tulln you start your last leg of cycling. Don’t forget to visit the Monastery in Klosterneuburg before you reach Vienna!

Day 8: Vienna - Passau
Make sure to visit the famous „Naschmarkt“ and the beautiful castle Schönbrunn. Train ride back to Passau (bus transfer with own bikes possible with surcharge of 30,- Euros), or extended stay in Vienna .

Alternative we recommend an extension to the Slovakian Capital of Bratislava

WHAT´S INCLUDED IN THE SELF-GUIDED TRIP FROM HOTEL TO HOTEL: