Danube Bike Path - Regensburg to Passau
Germany Bike Tours
Cycle along the Danube in South East Germany
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- Length5 days
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Overview
The enchanting Danube bike tour begins in the medieval city of Regensburg, a city with a history of over 2000 years. Unlike many other German towns, this one had little damage from the Allied air raid in World War II, and therefore has a nearly intact medieval city center. The tour ends in Passau, the City of Three Rivers. It is here that the Danube, Inn and Ilz River converge. This lively port town is a marvel to see in its romantic river setting complete with the great Veste Oberhaus (a fortress built from the 13th–16th century) that overlooks the town.
This tour is designed for those who do not have much time but want to experience the pleasure of Danube cycling.
Highlights
- River path cycling
- Straubing, gateway to the Bavarian Forest region
- Mettin and the Benedictine monastery
- Deggendorf, scenic beauty and historical monuments
- Passau, lively port town
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Regensburg
Day 2: Regensburg - Straubing, 33 mi. (53 km)
Day 3: Straubing - Deggendorf, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: Deggendorf - Passau, 38 mi. (60 km)
Day 5: Departure from PassauAll distances are approximate.
Day 1: Arrival in Regensburg
Regensburg is a lovely, romantic town. Take your time strolling through the nearly intact medieval city center. Among the sites to see is the Dom (cathedral), an intriguing example of Gothic architecture. Another highlight is the Stone Bridge crossing the Danube, which dates back to the 12th century!Sample accommodation:
Avia Hotel, Fam. SchweckeDay 2: Regensburg - Straubing, 33 mi. (53 km)
You bike over the 'Nibelungenbrücke' and on to the signed bike path "Tour the Baroque" to Donaustauf where you can see the ruins of a medieval castle towering above the city. The famous Walhalla Temple nearby is also worth seeing. You continue the tour on the banks of the Danube and reach the day's destination, Straubing, which is famous for its festivals and baroque houses.Sample accommodation:
Hotel TheresientorDay 3: Straubing - Deggendorf, 25 mi. (40 km)
Today your bicycle tour in Germany takes you through the flat Danube Valley via Oberaltaich to Metten. In Metten you can visit the Benedictine monastery and see it's historic church. You continue the tour to Deggendorf with its significant old town hall and town squares.Sample accommodation:
Hotel DonauhofDay 4: Deggendorf - Passau, 38 mi. (60 km)
Bike again on the "Tour de Baroque" bike path via Niederaltaich Abbey, which is one of the oldest Benedictine monasteries of Bavaria, on to the small village Winzer. After Osterhofen, we reach Aldersbach. The Cistercian church there is one of the most beautiful churches in Bavaria. We follow the left Danube bank to the worthwhile site of the hydroelectric power plant, Kachlet. After crossing the Danube we come to the last destination of the tour, the historic baroque city of Passau, "The 3 River City". Enjoy this lively port town. One of the most popular tourist attractions is the St. Stephan's Cathedral, which was home to the long held record of the biggest organ (17,774 pipes) but now holds 2nd place (to an expanded organ in Los Angeles). Organ concerts are held daily between May and September.Sample accommodation:
Hotel Spitzberg, Fam. KrumeszDay 5: Departure from Passau
Individual departure from Passau after breakfast, or you can choose to extend your stay in Passau!You can view all of our bike tours in Europe or look at our featured bike trips, specials, and news.
Hotels & Bikes
In very nice, comfortable 3 to 4-star hotels and bed and breakfast type establishments. Here is a sample hotel list (based on availability):
Regensburg, Avia Hotel, Fam. Schwecke
Straubing, Hotel Theresientor
Deggendorf, Hotel Donauhof
Passau, Hotel Spitzberg, Fam. KrumeszBicycles
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations for 4 nights
- Breakfast buffets
- Luggage transfer, no limits, 9 am to 6 pm
- Route descriptions and maps
- GPS data on request
- Service hotline
- Nuvinci stepless gearshift unisex free wheel touring bike with two pannier bags
- Bike protection (2020)
What’s Not Included
- Individual arrival to Regensburg and departure from Passau
- Remaining meals
- Helmets (not available for borrowing or renting)
- Tourist tax (payable locally)
- Bike protection (2019)
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Arrival possible from April 1 to October 31, 2021
Early season - April 1 through April 9 and October 21 through October 31
Twin/double room $ 632 £ 357 $ 617 € 394 NZ$ 679 kr 4074 $ 485 Single room $ 856 £ 484 $ 836 € 534 NZ$ 921 kr 5522 $ 658Season 1 - April 10 through May 14
Twin/double room $ 742 £ 420 $ 725 € 463 NZ$ 798 kr 4788 $ 570 Single room $ 967 £ 547 $ 944 € 603 NZ$ 1040 kr 6236 $ 743Season 2 - May 15 through September 10
Twin/double room $ 822 £ 465 $ 803 € 513 NZ$ 884 kr 5305 $ 632 Single room $ 1047 £ 592 $ 1,022 € 653 NZ$ 1126 kr 6753 $ 805Season 3 - September 11 through October 20
Twin/double room $ 774 £ 438 $ 756 € 483 NZ$ 833 kr 4995 $ 595 Single room: $ 999 £ 565 $ 975 € 623 NZ$ 1074 kr 6443 $ 768Extra Options
Electric bike rental: $ 120 £ 68 $ 117 € 75 NZ$ 129 kr 776 $ 92 Dinners included: $ 175 £ 99 $ 171 € 109 NZ$ 188 kr 1127 $ 134
Regensburg
Double/twin: $ 107 £ 61 $ 105 € 67 NZ$ 116 kr 693 $ 83 Single: $ 149 £ 84 $ 146 € 93 NZ$ 160 kr 962 $ 115 Passau
Double/twin: $ 87 £ 49 $ 85 € 54 NZ$ 93 kr 558 $ 67 Single: $ 112 £ 63 $ 110 € 70 NZ$ 121 kr 724 $ 86Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
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Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy, self-guided hotel to hotel tour. The route is almost completely flat with just a few rolling hills. Most of the biking takes place on asphalted and traffic-free paths. There are 3 days of cycling with an average of 32 miles (51 km) each day.
Airport Info
The closest international airport to your tour start and end is Munich International Airport (MUc)
Local Travel
From the airport, you can take a train to Regensburg. The train ride takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes and costs about €20. Please visit www.dbbahn.com for specific time tables and pricing.
Climate
Check local conditions prior to departure. Average high/low temperature in °F for Regensburg is: 54/36° for April, 64/45° May, 69/51° June, 73/54° July, 73/53° August, 66/47° September, & 55/40° for October.
Recommended
An extra night before and after the tour!
Important to know
DOCUMENTS
Before you travel, please check your country's passport and visa requirements and the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
*Important note: Beginning July 1, 2021, additional documentation from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Extra Stay
Extra nights possible in Regensburg and Passau.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Austria Radreisen.
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