Danube Bike Path- Regensburg to Vienna
Germany, Austria Bike Tours
On the Danube bike path to the European music center…
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- Length9–11 days
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Overview
Biking on the Danube Bike path! Need we say more. We could simply finish there. Those of you who have researched any European cycling have this on your bucket list. And this tour is epic!
Through the fertile plain of the Gäuboden, with the foothills of the Bavarian Forest to your left, you cycle towards the southeast in a landscape that is perfect for cycling. In Deggendorf, the gateway to the Bavarian Forest, you continue cycling to the three-river city of Passau, with its impressive Saint Stephan's Cathedral. It is here, you access the most famous and popular bike route in Europe, the Danube Bike Path on which you cycle through all the highlights.Your trip ends among the foothills of the Viennese Forest, beyond the point where the Danube passes Vienna.
Highlights
- Memorial Walhalla in Donaustauf
- Concentration camp
- Memorial in Mauthausen
- Roman town Ybbs
- Church of pilgrimage in Maria Taferl
- The Wachau (apricots and wine)
- Danube metropolis Vienna
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Itinerary
Day 1: Regensburg
Day 2: Regensburg - Straubing, 33 miles (approx. 53 km)
Day 3: Straubing - Deggendorf, 25 miles (approx. 40 km)
Day 4: Deggendorf - Passau, 37 miles (approx. 60 km)
Day 5: Passau - Upper Danube Valley, 25 miles (approx. 41 km)
Day 6: Upper Danube Valley - Linz/surroundings, 32 miles (approx. 51 km)
Day 7: Linz/surroundings - Ardagger/Grein, 37 or 42 miles (approx. 59 - 67 km)
Day 8: Ardagger/Grein - Melk/Emmersdorf, 33 or 38 miles (approx. 54 - 62 km)
Day 9: Melk/Emmersdorf - Traismauer/Tulln, 33 or 47 miles (approx. 54 - 76 km)
Day 10: Traismauer/Tulln - Vienna, 22 or 39 miles (approx. 36 - 64 km)
Day 11: Vienna Individual departure or extension of tripAll distances are approximate. Do note that the routes are checked yearly but due to roadwork, or other situations beyond control, sometimes the route may have changed. In this case, please follow local detours/directions.
Day 1: Regensburg
Individual arrival to Regensburg. This medieval town is the perfect place to begin your bike tour along the Danube. It contains many buildings of exceptional quality that testify to its history as a trading center and to its influence on the region from the 9th century. Be sure to visit the market, city hall, and cathedral!Sample accommodation:
Avia Hotel, Fam. SchweckeDay 2: Regensburg - Straubing, 33 miles (approx. 53 km)
After passing the Bridge of the Nibelungs and the “Walhalla-Allee”, you will reach the marked bike route “Tour de Baroque”, which takes you to Donaustauf. The ruins of a medieval castle, presumably erected between 914 and 930, tower above the small town. Visible from afar, the famous Walhalla, “Temple of German Honour”, rises above the Danube Valley. You continue on the Danube levy, past the Geilsing step and through the area around the Old Danube to Straubing.Sample accommodation:
Hotel TheresientorDay 3: Straubing - Deggendorf, 25 miles (approx. 40 km)
Today you continue to bike through Danube Valley and soon you'll arrive to Bogen beneath the steep Bogen Mountain. This quiet little town is one of the gates to the Bavarian Forest, where nature abounds. You will continue to Metten, where in good weather the twin towers of the church are visible. Be sure to visit the library in the Benedictine Convent and the church with its fabulous Asam paintings. You will spend the night in Deggendorf. This city is not only known for its scenic beauty; Deggendorf is home to many impressive monuments which are sure to surprise you!Sample accommodation:
Hotel DonauhofDay 4: Deggendorf - Passau, 37 miles (approx. 60 km)
Today's route once again follows the “Tour de Baroque”. Via Niederaltaich, one of Bavaria’s oldest Benedictine convents, you will reach the small town of Winzer. The view over the Danube Valley from the old castle ruin is amazing. After passing through Osterhofen, there is a short hilly section before reaching the water power plant Kachelt. After crossing the Danube, you will arrive to a city sure to be a highlight of the trip: Passau.Sample accommodation:
Hotel SpitzbergDay 5: Passau - Upper Danube Valley, 25 miles (approx. 41 km)
Located at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn, and Ilz, Passau is known around the world as "The Three Rivers City". In the heart of the city, on the Old Town’s highest point, sits St. Stephen’s Cathedral, in which the world’s largest cathedral organ is still played. With its unique charm and friendly atmosphere, Passau is one of the most beautiful and spectacular German cities on the Danube. Today you cycle to the Upper Danube Valley. From Passau, you can also organize a boat trip to today's destination.Sample accommodation:
Freizeitanlage SchlögenDay 6: Upper Danube Valley - Linz/surroundings, 32 miles (approx. 51 km)
The first scenic highlight is the Schlögener Donauschlinge or the Danube Loop. This is where the river makes a hairpin turn and curves back on itself before returning once again to flow eastward. At Aschach the valley stretches before you. You'll cycle through Eferdinger Becken, before reaching Linz. Named a UNESCO City of Media Arts, Linz has plenty to offer. There are lots of Baroque buildings to explore including the former town hall, Altes Rathaus and the old cathedral or Alter Dom. The riverside Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz has a major modern art collection. Across the river, the striking Ars Electronica Center focuses on society, technology and life in the future.Sample accommodation:
Trans World Hotel DonauwelleDay 7: Linz/surroundings - Ardagger/Grein, 37 or 42 miles (approx. 59 - 67 km), 35 or 40 miles (approx. 57 - 65 km)
From Linz, you will pass through even more scenic villages. In Mauthausen, you'll get a taste of WWII history with the KZ-memorial. Finally in Grein, be sure to visit the Greinburg castle, the town theater, and the maritime museum.Sample accommodation:
Gasthof zur TraubeDay 8: Ardagger/Grein - Melk/Emmersdorf, 33 or 38 miles (approx. 54 - 62 km)
Leaving Grein, you'll cycle from the romantic Strudengau to the town of Ybbs. During the Roman Empire, a group of Egyptians lived here and built a temple dedicated to a popular goddess. Also starting here is the gentle landscape of the Nibelungengau. From far away, you will see the pilgrimage church of Maria Taferl, which is located above the Danube Valley. Don’t miss the famous Benedictine Abbey, a lovely building in a unique location.Sample accommodation:
Hotel Zum Schwarzen BärenDay 9: Melk/Emmersdorf - Traismauer/Tulln, 33 or 47 miles (approx. 54 - 76 km)
Today you get to enjoy one of the most beautiful stretches of the entire tour. Natural beauty has created a picturesque cultural landscape. You will bike past lush vineyards on rolling, terraced hills and through extensive apricot orchards. The small wine towns beside the Danube are particularly charming. You will visit Spitz, Weißenkirchen, and Dürnstein. Don’t forget to try the local Riesling and Grüner Veltliner Wines. The countryside changes and you reach the wide meadows of the Tullnerfeld. To the south, you will see the mighty Benedictine Abbey of Göttweig. You will spend the night in Traismauer or Tulln, which are both known for their beautiful flowers.Sample accommodation:
Gasthof Zum SchwanDay 10: Traismauer/Tulln - Vienna, 22 or 39 miles (approx. 36 – 64 km)
You will spend your last cycling morning biking through the foothills of the Viennese Forest before reaching the gorgeous city of Vienna. You can take a train for the last few kilometers (trains leave every half hour from Tulln to Vienna; not included in the package price). This city's artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven, and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence. In the MuseumsQuartier district, historic and contemporary buildings display works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt, and other artists.Sample accommodation:
Austria Trend Hotel LassalleDay 11: Vienna Individual departure or extension of trip
Day 1: Regensburg
Day 2: Regensburg - Straubing, 33 miles (approx. 53 km)
Day 3: Straubing - Deggendorf, 25 miles (approx. 40 km)
Day 4: Deggendorf - Passau, 37 miles (approx. 60 km)
Day 5: Passau - Upper Danube Valley, 25 miles (approx. 41 km)
Day 6: Upper Danube Valley - Enns, 48 miles (77 km)
Day 7: Enns - Marbach/Maria Taferl, 50 mi. (80 km)
Day 8: Marbach/Maria Taferl - Vienna, 32 mi. + train ride (51 km + train ride)
Day 9: Vienna Individual departure or extension of tripPossible daily from April 1 to October 31, 2021
Accommodation: Standard, comfort, deluxe (see pricing for details!)
Included services:
2 overnights stays in the desired category
Breakfast buffet
Admission to St. Stephan’s Cathedral incl. Cathedral tour with audio-guide, catacombs tour, ascent of the south tower “Steffls”, lift to the bell “Pummerin” (north tower)
and visit of the cathedral treasure
Hotels & Bikes
Accommodation in 3 and 4-star hotels, all rooms have private facilities. Breakfast included. Here is a sample hotel list (based on availability):
Regensburg, Avia Hotel, Fam. Schwecke
Straubing, Hotel Theresientor
Deggendorf, Hotel Donauhof
Passau, Hotel Spitzberg, Fam. Krumesz
Schlögen, Freizeitanlage Schlögen
Linz, Trans World Hotel Donauwell
Grein, Gasthof zur Traube, Kurzmann KG
Emmersdorf, Hotel Zum Schwarzen Bären, Fam. Pritz
Traismauer, Gasthof Zum Schwan
Wien, Austria Trend Hotel LassalleBicycles
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodation in 3 and 4 star inns and hotels
- Breakfast ( buffet)
- Bike rental, Nuvinci stepless gearshift, 2 panniers, and 1 handlebar bag
- Luggage transfer (unlimited pieces of luggage)
- Extensive travel documents (route descriptions, maps, references to sights, etc.)
- GPS data on request
- 7-day emergency hotline
What’s Not Included
- Tourist tax payable on site
- Entrance fees to attractions other than mentioned
- Individual transportation
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Arrival possible everyday from April 1 to October 10, 2021
9-Day Tour
Early Season
April 1 to April 9Season 1
April 10 to May 14Season 2
May 15 to September 10Season 3
September 11 to October 20Twin/Double Room $ 1114 £ 630 $ 1,093 € 694 NZ$ 1205 kr 7160 $ 859 $ 1417 £ 801 $ 1,391 € 883 NZ$ 1534 kr 9110 $ 1,093 $ 1498 £ 847 $ 1,470 € 933 NZ$ 1620 kr 9626 $ 1,155 $ 1450 £ 819 $ 1,422 € 903 NZ$ 1568 kr 9317 $ 1,118 Single $ 1547 £ 875 $ 1,519 € 964 NZ$ 1674 kr 9946 $ 1,194 $ 1899 £ 1074 $ 1,864 € 1183 NZ$ 2055 kr 12206 $ 1,465 $ 1979 £ 1119 $ 1,942 € 1233 NZ$ 2141 kr 12722 $ 1,527 $ 1931 £ 1092 $ 1,895 € 1203 NZ$ 2089 kr 12412 $ 1,490
11-Day Tour
Early Season
April 1 to April 9Season 1
April 10 to May 14Season 2
May 15 to September 10Season 3
September 11 to October 20Twin/Double Room $ 1275 £ 721 $ 1,251 € 794 NZ$ 1379 kr 8192 $ 983 $ 1674 £ 947 $ 1,643 € 1043 NZ$ 1811 kr 10761 $ 1,291 $ 1755 £ 992 $ 1,722 € 1093 NZ$ 1898 kr 11277 $ 1,353 $ 1706 £ 965 $ 1,675 € 1063 NZ$ 1846 kr 10968 $ 1,316 Single $ 1756 £ 993 $ 1,723 € 1094 NZ$ 1900 kr 11288 $ 1,355 $ 2156 £ 1219 $ 2,116 € 1343 NZ$ 2332 kr 13857 $ 1,663 $ 2236 £ 1264 $ 2,194 € 1393 NZ$ 2419 kr 14372 $ 1,725 $ 2188 £ 1237 $ 2,147 € 1363 NZ$ 2367 kr 14063 $ 1,688 Extra Options
Extra Options
9-Day Tour 11-Day Tour Dinners (excluding Vienna) $ 319 £ 181 $ 313 € 199 NZ$ 346 kr 2053 $ 246 $ 352 £ 199 $ 345 € 219 NZ$ 380 kr 2260 $ 271 Electric Bike Rental $ 169 £ 95 $ 165 € 105 NZ$ 182 kr 1083 $ 130 $ 217 £ 123 $ 213 € 135 NZ$ 234 kr 1393 $ 167 Extra Nights
Twin/Double Room Single Regensburg $ 108 £ 61 $ 106 € 67 NZ$ 116 kr 691 $ 83 $ 149 £ 84 $ 146 € 93 NZ$ 162 kr 960 $ 115 Vienna $ 117 £ 66 $ 115 € 73 NZ$ 127 kr 753 $ 90 $ 170 £ 96 $ 167 € 106 NZ$ 184 kr 1094 $ 131 Vienna Extension Package
Twin/Double Room Single Standard 3* Hotel $ 212 £ 120 $ 208 € 132 NZ$ 229 kr 1362 $ 163 $ 299 £ 169 $ 293 € 186 NZ$ 323 kr 1919 $ 230 Comfort 4* Hotel $ 242 £ 137 $ 238 € 151 NZ$ 262 kr 1558 $ 187 $ 350 £ 198 $ 343 € 218 NZ$ 379 kr 2249 $ 270 Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Airport Info
Fly into Munich and out of Vienna
Local Travel
Take the train from Munich to Regensburg HBF. Total trip time is between 1.5 and 2 hours.
Climate
Please check weather conditions prior to departure. Average high/low temperatures in °F for Vienna are: April, 61°/46°, May, 70°/54°; June, 75°/59°; July, 80°/63°; August, 80°/63°; September, 70°/56°; and October, 60°/48°
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
Daily from April 1 to October 31, 2020
Cat. A: 3-star accommodations
Cat. B: 4-star accommodationsIncluded:
- 2 overnights
- Breakfast buffet
- Admission to St. Stephan’s Cathedral incl. cathedral tour with audio-guide
- Catacombs
- Ascent of the south tower Steffls
- Lift to the bell Pummerin (north tower)
- Visit of the Cathedral treasure
See pricing.
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