in/around Passau Centre cycling tour - Passau 2027
Enjoy a relaxing cycling holiday without changing hotels every day. This comfortable cycling tour from Passau takes you through the most beautiful landscapes and cultural highlights along the Bavarian-Austrian Danube region. Cycle along the Inn to the baroque town of Schärding, follow the Danube through Bavaria and discover highlights such as Engelszell Abbey and the famous Schlögen Bend. With one comfortable base in Passau, you have plenty of time to enjoy cycling, culture and the beautiful riverside scenery.
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- 4 nights in a hotel with 4-star category in Passau
- daily breakfast buffet
- 3-river-sightseeing tour
- boat tour Passau-Kasten, bike included
- 1 hour ride by motor barge in the Schlögener Schlinge 'be your own captain'
- 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 charging facility in all hotels
- 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 Passau
Your cycling holiday begins in Passau, the famous town where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet. After checking in and receiving your detailed travel documents, take some time to explore the city at your own pace. Discover the impressive St. Stephen's Cathedral, the historic old town and the picturesque riverside promenades. A wonderful introduction to your cycling holiday along the Danube.
Hotel example: Hotel Passauer Wolf in PassauDay 2 - Inn cycle track to the baroque town Schärding and 3-river-sightseeing tour in Passau, approx. 35 km
Today you cycle along the idyllic Inn Cycle Path through lush floodplain landscapes towards Schärding. The route repeatedly takes you between the German and Austrian sides of the river, offering beautiful views of the peaceful countryside. In Schärding, the colourful Silberzeile and historic town centre invite you to explore and enjoy a relaxing break. Back in Passau, a scenic Three Rivers boat cruise takes you to the impressive confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz.Day 3 - Danube cycle track to Schweiklberg Abbey, approx. 50 km
Today's ride follows the Bavarian Danube Cycle Path through a beautiful riverside landscape at the foothills of the Bavarian Forest. The route takes you through a picturesque valley to Vilshofen, where the Vils and Wolfach rivers flow into the Danube. High above the town lies Schweiklberg Abbey, a Benedictine monastery with a long history and impressive views. Afterwards, cycle back to Passau at a leisurely pace.Day 4 - Danube cycle track to Engelhartszell Abbey and to Schlögener Schlinge by motor barge, approx. 60 km
Today brings one of the highlights of your cycling holiday. A boat takes you from Passau to Kasten, from where you continue by bike along the Danube towards the spectacular Schlögen Bend. Along the way, you can visit Engelszell Abbey, the only Trappist monastery in Austria. A special experience awaits at the Schlögen Bend: take a self-operated motor boat and discover this unique section of the Danube from a completely different perspective.Day 5 - Individual departure or additional nights in Passau
After breakfast, your relaxing cycling holiday from Passau comes to an end. With wonderful memories of the Danube and Inn rivers, historic towns and spectacular river landscapes, you begin your individual journey home. Why not extend your stay in Passau and enjoy a few more days in this charming city?
Hotel example: Hotel Passauer Wolf in Passau
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.
Location:
The hotel is situated in the pedestrian zone of Passau approx. 30 m away from the River Danube. All sights are reachable on foot.
Facilities:
Relax in the bar, the terrace or in the wellness area. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All rooms have elevator access and are equipped with a telephone, desk, Sat.-TV, radio, room safe and minibar. The bathroom have a shower or a bath tub and a hairdryer.
Start your day with a buffet breakfast. In the evening enjoy a drink at the hotel bar.
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 28 days before arrival date
30% of the tour price from 27th to 14th day before arrival date
50% of the tour price from 13th to 8th day before arrival date
70% of the tour price from 7th to 4th day before arrival date
90% of the tour price from 3rd day before arrival date to 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.
Our detailed Terms and Conditions of Business can be viewed on our website at https://www.radurlaub.com/en/home.html; upon request, will also send them to you by e-mail.
In case of a booking your announced data will be only used from OÖ Touristik GmbH for the process of bookings and related transactions and will be passed on only in the context of the contractual relationship to third parties. (for example, tourist service providers, sights, passenger transport, processors). The detailled Privacy Notice you will find on www.radurlaub.com/en/privacynotice.html
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 Redion SA - Niederlassung Österreich , Dr.-Adolf-Schärf-Platz 10, 1220 Wien. Mail: prv.at@redion.com , 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.
Parking possibilities during your cycle holiday along the Danube cycle path:
In Passau, the car can be parked in a parking garage for the duration of the cycle tour.
Locked and covered car park: € 15 per day
Parking garage with E-connection: € 15 per day plus € 35 one-time charging fee
Fenced and uncovered garage courtyard: € 9 per day
(Parking garage or parking space must be reserved in advance with the bike tour booking, payable on site)
Travelling by train
For the sake of the environment, we recommend travelling by train.
Travelling by plane
If you are planning your journey by plane, we recommend planning via skycanner.at
Important information on flight and train ticket bookings
When booking train or flight tickets via the links above, you CANNOT make use of the rights applicable to package holidays under Directive (EU) 2015/2302. OÖ. Touristik GmbH is therefore not responsible for the proper provision of these travel services. In the event of problems, please contact the respective service provider. However, if a train or flight ticket is booked within 24 hours of confirmation of the cycle tour, these travel services become part of the associated travel services. In this case, OÖ. Touristik GmbH has the security required by EU law for the reimbursement of your payments to OÖ. Touristik GmbH for services that were not provided due to the insolvency of OÖ. Touristik GmbH's insolvency. Please note that this will not result in a refund in the event of insolvency of the service provider concerned. Further information on insolvency protection www.justiz.gv.at/pauschalreisegesetz.
Arrival: 20.03.2027 - 16.10.2027
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Arrival: 20.03.2027 - 16.10.2027
Discounts
Saving tips
valid on basic the basic price
Child discount (3rd and 4th person with 2 full-paying adults in an extra bed)
- child up to 6 years -100 % (additional bed)
- child 07-11 years -50 % (additional bed)
- child 12-14 years -25 % (additional bed)
- adult from 15 years -10 % (additional bed)
my Esel E-SUV PRO
- Model: E-SUV PRO, 10-speed Shimano gears
- Size: S (155-163 cm), M (164-172 cm)
- Frame: HollowTech wooden frame made of core ash with extra wide and low entry
- Motor: UPEA hub drive with 250 W, 60 Nm
- Battery: 540 Wh from Samsung
- Range: up to 130 km
- Saddle: ergonomic My Esel saddle
- Brake: hydraulic disc brake, Shimano Disc MT 400m
€ 239,00 per person and stay
my Esel E-Tour PRO
- Model: E-SUV PRO, 10-speed Shimano gears
- Size: M (170-182 cm), L (183-195 cm)
- Frame: HollowTech wooden frame made of core ash
- Motor: UPEA hub drive with 250 W, 60 Nm
- Battery: 540 Wh from Samsung
- Range: up to 130 km
- Saddle: ergonomic My Esel saddle
- Brake: hydraulic disc brake, Shimano Disc MT 400m
€ 239,00 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
€ 239,00 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
€ 239,00 per person and stay
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
Kids e-bike
- for children from 9 years
- Model: KTM Macina Mini Me
- Frame: Aluminium Unisex
- Motor: Bosch
- battery: 400 Wh
- Speed: up to 20 km/h
- Gear change: 9-speed derailleur, Shimano
- Brakes: 2 disc brakes
- Wheel/tyre: 24 inch hollow chamber rim/robust tyres
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle
€ 239,00 per person and stay
Woom kids bike 20 inches
- Children from 1,15 m - 1,30 m
- models: WOOM 4
- Weight: 7,3 kg
- Frame: Aluminium child frame
- Gear change: 8-speed SRAM X4 twist shifter
- Brakes: 2 V-brakes
€ 99,00 per person and stay
KTM kids bike
20 inch:
- Children from 1,15 m - 1,30 m
- Models: KTM Wild Cat
- Frame: Aluminium child frame 20 inch
- Gear change: 3-speed hub gears, Shimano
- Brakes: Pedal brake, 1 rim brake, Shimano V-Brake
24 inch:
- Children from 1,20 m - 1,40 m
- Models: KTM Wild One/Wild Cat
- Frame: Aluminium child frame 24 inch
- Gear change: 18-speed ketene gear with freewheel, Shimano
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano V-Brakes
€ 99,00 per person and stay
Please note
Bicycle helmets are not included in the bike rental. Please bring your own helmet.
Child's seat
- Manufacturer: HAMAX
- up to 22 kg
- 2-7 years
€ 39,00 per person and stay
Children's trailer
- Manufacturer: HAMAX
- Child up to 40 kg/up to 6 years
- 2 small children up to 3 years. (independent sitting)
€ 99,00 per person and stay
Saddlebags
- 1 bag
- included in the rental bike price
- double-sided
- 10 litres each