Danube Cycle Path Centre cycling tour - Wachau Region 2026
Amidst baroque splendor, golden vineyards, and the scent of ripe apricots, this star-shaped bike tour takes you through one of Austria's most beautiful cultural landscapes: the Wachau region. Your comfortable accommodation in Emmersdorf on the banks of the Danube is your starting point for varied day trips along the Danube Cycle Path, one of Europe's most popular bike routes.

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- 4 nights in a 4-star hotel in Melk/Emmersdorf
- Daily breakfast buffet
- Boat trip Krems–Melk incl. bike
- Entry and guided tour at Sandgrube 13
- Entry Stift Melk
- Train ticket Melk–St. Pölten incl. bike
- Your personal cycle route in an individualised cycle book, as a digital application for computer and mobile phone, GPX data for your navigation device
- 1 high quality handlebar bag per room for a perfect transport of your travel documents and as a gift
- service hotline also at the weekend
- E-Bike loading facilities at the hotel
Additional costs: All prices in our offer include VAT. Not included in our prices is the city tax (approx. EURO 1,00 – 3,00 per person/night) and is to be paid at the respective hotel.
Day 1 - Individual arrival in Melk/Emmersdorf
Individual arrival in Melk/Emmersdorf. After checking in at the traditional Hotel Zum Schwarzen Bären, cross the Danube and visit the impressive Melk Abbey with its Baroque splendor, magnificent library, and beautiful abbey garden. A slice of cake in a café overlooking the Danube rounds off the day.
Hotel example: Hotel Zum Schwarzen Bären in EmmersdorfDay 2 - Round trip Artstetten via Maria Taferl, approx. 40 km
You start right on the Danube Cycle Path and cycle first to Maria Taferl – one of Austria's most famous pilgrimage sites. After a steep but short climb, you will be rewarded with an impressive panoramic view over the Danube to the Alps. The tour then continues to Artstetten, where you can visit the castle, once the residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The return journey takes you leisurely through small villages.Day 3 - Tour to Krems, approx. 35 km
Today you will cycle downstream to the Wachau region: first, the Danube boat will take you from Melk to Krems. At the “Sandgrube 13” wine experience center, you will embark on an exciting journey through eight stages of winemaking, including tastings, of course. Then you cycle along the Danube Cycle Path through the heart of the Wachau region: Dürnstein with its ruins, Spitz with its wine terraces, Weißenkirchen with its Gothic church tower. Tip: Take a break for apricot cake or a glass of Riesling at a wine tavern. Return to Emmersdorf.Day 4 - Tour to St. Pölten, approx. 35 km
Take the train to St. Pölten, the baroque capital of Lower Austria. The return journey by bike takes you through peaceful floodplain landscapes, past small villages, fields, and meadows. Ideal for taking a deep breath and enjoying yourself, far away from the hustle and bustle. Back at the hotel, you can look forward to a relaxing evening in the spa area—or a glass of apricot schnapps at the bar.Day 5 - Individual departure or additional nights
After a final breakfast with a view of the Danube, you can either start your journey home or treat yourself to a few extra days in the Wachau region. Because once you've been here, you'll usually come back again.
Hotel examples: Your accommodation will probably be in the hotel specified above however, in the event that the hotel is unavailable on the required date, an equivalent hotel will be booked.
Parking possibilities during your cycle holiday along the Danube cycle path:
You can park your car free of charge near to the hotel.
Note for people with limited mobility
The cycle tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. However, in specific cases it is possible to accommodate individual customer requests (e.g. barrier-free room).
Passport and visa requirements
To check in to your hotel you will need a valid passport or ID card.
For citizens of countries outside the Schengen area other regulations may apply. You are responsible for obtaining any visa you may require in good time.
Terms and Conditions of Payment:
The deposit of 10% of the tour price is due at the latest 14 days after receipt of the booking confirmation. The balance must be paid 14 days before arrival.
Cancellation Policy:
According to our General Terms and Conditions, the customer may withdraw from the contract at any time in writing. In the event of cancellation or non-commencement of travel, the following cancellation fees will become payable:
20% of the tour price up to the 28th day before departure
30% of the tour price from 27th to 14th day before departure
50% of the tour price from the 13th to the 8th day before departure
70% of the tour price from 7th to 4th day before departure
90% of the tour price from the 3rd day before departure until the day of arrival
If the customer makes changes of the date of travel up to 28 days before departure, we will charge a processing fee of € 50,00 per booking. After this date, the cancellation policy will apply. Such changes to a booking may only be made in individual cases and if possible; the customer has no right to any changes.
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Standard information
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
This ensures that you will benefit from all EU rights applicable to packages. Company OÖ Touristik GmbH will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole.
Additionally, as required by law, the company OÖ Touristik GmbH has protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that it becomes insolvent.
More information on key rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302 https://www.radurlaub.com/en/reisebedingungen.html.
Financial cover for customers
The tour operator OÖ Touristik GmbH, Freistädter Str. 119, 4041 Linz has completed a bankruptcy insurance with Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich AG, Europaplatz 1a, 4020 Linz. The liquidator is the Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjlestraße 4, 1220 Wien, Email: info@europaeische.at, 24-hour emergency number: +43 1 3172500.
Travelers have to contact the liquidator within 8 weeks if they are denied claims due to the insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH. Details on the business license of OÖ Touristik GmbH can be found on the website https://www.gisa.gv.at/abfrage under the GISA number 14930096.
Arrival: 25.04.2026 - 10.10.2026
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Arrival: 25.04.2026 - 10.10.2026
Discounts
Saving tips
Ladies trekking bike 21-speed
- Model: KTM touring bike
- Frame: Aluminium ladies' frame
- Gear change: 21-speed derailleur with freewheel, Shimano Altus
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano V-Brakes
- wheel/tyre: 28 inch hollow chamber rim/robust tyres, Schwalbe Marathon
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle, Selle Royal
€ 99,00 per person and stay
Men's trekking bike 21-speed
- Model: KTM touring bike
- Frame: Aluminium men's frame
- Gear change: 21-speed derailleur with freewheel, Shimano Altus
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano V-Brakes
- wheel/tyre: 28 inch hollow chamber rim/robust tyres, Schwalbe Marathon
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle, Selle Royal
€ 99,00 per person and stay
Unisex-E-Bike
- Model: KTM Macina Fun
- Frame: Aluminum unisex
- Motor: Bosch Performance
- Battery: 500 Wh
- Gearshift: 9-speed derailleur Shimano Altus
- Brakes: 2 disc brakes, Shimano
- Wheel/tire: 28 inch hollow rim/rugged tires, Schwalbe Marathon
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle, Selle Royal
€ 229,00 per person and stay
Men's e-bike
- Model: KTM Macina Fun 9 P5
- Frame: Aluminium men's frame
- Engine: Bosch Performance
- Battery: 500 Wh
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle
- only bookable from a height of 175 cm
€ 229,00 per person and stay
Saddlebags
- 1 bag per room
- included in the rental bike price
- double-sided
- 10 litres each