Passau-Vienna Danube Cycle Path 2026 - Castle Hotels and Mansions
Experience a bike tour that breathes history - and lives in a stately ambience. This journey takes you from the three-river city of Passau to the glamorous imperial city of Vienna - always accompanied by the Danube and historic places that once housed aristocrats, clergymen or traders. Between lovingly restored castles, former manor houses and traditional monasteries, a cycle tour unfolds for connoisseurs who are looking for something special. The daily stages are chosen with pleasure, the paths are mostly flat and the nights are stylish - in selected accommodations with charm, history and a view.
After your inquiry you will immediately receive an e-mail message. If not, we kindly ask you to call us (0043 (0)732 / 72 77 - 234).
- 7 nights in well chosen hotels along the Danube cycle path
- daily buffet breakfast
- luggage transfer from hotel to hotel from Passau to Vienna (1 piece per person, max. 23 kg)
- boat ride Passau–Kasten incl. bike
- train ride Tulln–Vienna incl. bike
- return transfer Vienna–Passau with train (first class) transfer of own bikes not included
- 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 to 3,00 per person/night) and is to be paid at the respective hotel.
Day 1 - Individual arrival in Passau
Begin your journey in Passau, where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers meet. Stroll through the baroque old town, visit the impressive cathedral with the world's largest cathedral organ, and enjoy the view from Veste Oberhaus. Stay in style at the Hotel Residenz, a former merchant's house right on the Danube. Example of hotel: Hotel Residenz in PassauDay 2 - From Passau to Aschach, approx. 50 km + boat trip
Your journey begins leisurely with a boat trip through the narrow, forested Danube Valley. In Kasten, you switch to cycling and ride through one of Upper Austria's most beautiful landscapes. A stop is worthwhile at the baroque Engelszell Abbey, also famous for its Trappist liqueurs. The famous Schlögen Bend offers spectacular views of the Danube. Not far from the path, Vichtenstein Castle rises on a wooded rocky ridge high above the Danube. Your accommodation for today towers majestically over the river: the Hotel Faustschlössl, once built at the emperor's command – today a house full of stories, romance, and views of the Danube. Example of hotel: Hotel Faustschlössl in FeldkirchenDay 3 - From Aschach to Linz, approx. 30 km
You follow the course of the Danube along quiet paths all the way to Linz. Passing the sparkling bathing lakes of Feldkirchen, you reach the modern, creative state capital. Culture enthusiasts visit the Lentos Art Museum, the futuristic Ars Electronica Center, or stroll through the old town of Linz. A piece of Linzer Torte in a café is a must. Example of hotel: Hotel Schwarzer Bär in LinzDay 4 - From Linz to Bad Kreuzen, approx. 60 km
Your journey takes you through the fertile Machland and the tranquil floodplain forests of the Strudengau, once feared by Danube boatmen, today a peaceful natural paradise. In Grein, the “golden gem” of the Strudengau, the Greinburg rises majestically, one of the oldest residential castles in Austria. Since the 19th century, it has been owned by the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, which maintains close familial ties with the British royal family. In the evening, you will stay in one of the most exceptional accommodations of the trip: the Schatz.Kammer at Burg Kreuzen – once a noble residence, today stylishly restored with breathtaking views over the Danube Valley. Example of hotel: Schatz.Kammer in Burg KreuzenDay 5 - From Bad Kreuzen to Melk, approx. 50 km
The Danube meanders through granite rocks toward the magnificent entrance to the Wachau. In Melk, the baroque Melk Abbey welcomes you with golden facades and magnificent ceiling frescoes. You stay directly in the historic center in a traditional hotel with classic hospitality. Example of hotel: Hotel Post in MelkDay 6 - From Melk to Dürnstein, approx. 30 km
Today you will cross the heart of the Wachau: past gentle vineyards, apricot orchards, and the famous wine villages of Spitz and Weißenkirchen. Your destination is Dürnstein – a true gem on the Danube. You will stay at the elegant Hotel Richard Löwenherz, located directly on the water and within the historic walls of a former Poor Clare monastery. From your terrace, you can look out over the Danube – and perhaps at the rock where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned. Example of hotel: Hotel Richard Löwenherz in DürnsteinDay 7 - From Dürnstein to Vienna, approx. 50 km + train ride
You say goodbye to the Wachau and cycle through the floodplain landscapes to Tulln, the city of the artist Egon Schiele. Afterwards, you reach Vienna by train, where the Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof impresses with its imperial flair and modern comfort. The Hofburg, Schönbrunn Palace, and the elegant coffeehouses are perfect for a stylish conclusion to your journey. Example of hotel: Hotel Steigenberger Herrenhof in ViennaDay 8 - Return transfer to Passau or extra nights
After breakfast, return by train to Passau (transfer of own bike not included). Alternatively, you can book a private shuttle in a minibus for up to 4 passengers (transfer of own bike included) for even more comfort – or stay for a few extra nights in imperial Vienna.
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.
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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.
Austrian Danube
Cycle Path - Austrian Danube
Length: The Danube Cycle Path in Austria - starting in Passau and finishing in Vienna - is 326 kilometers long.
Route description: The Danube cycle path Passau - Vienna is very well developed. The Danube cycle path in Austria is asphalted practically everywhere. You cycle along roads with little traffic on your bike tours, usually even on both sides of the river.
Signposting: On your cycle tour in Austria, follow the special signposts. The cycle paths in Upper and Lower Austria are marked with green, rectangular signs. The Danube cycle path in Austria is marked as such by name in most cases. (R1 in Upper Austria). Regional cycle paths connect to it.
Sights along the Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna
Passau: The city of three rivers welcomes you warmly on your cycle tour in Austria. This is where the Ilz and Inn flow into the Danube, causing it to swell into a mighty river. In Passau, the picturesque old town invites you to take a tour before the start of your cycle tour in Austria, which will certainly take you to Passau Cathedral with the largest church organ in the world. The Veste Oberhaus towers high above Passau.
Engelszell Abbey: Austria's only Trappist monastery is located almost directly on the Danube Cycle Path. In addition to the beautiful collegiate church, you should also visit the store on your cycling vacation in Austria, which sells excellent liqueurs from the monastery's own production.
Schlögener Schlinge: A mighty natural spectacle can be seen directly on the Danube cycle path during your cycle tour from Passau to Vienna. The river meanders around an extremely resistant rock formation. The short but steep climb to Schlögener Blick is definitely worth it. The full dimension of this attraction is revealed to you during the cycle tour in Austria.
Linz: This up-and-coming city stretches along both sides of the Danube in Upper Austria. We recommend a stroll through the charming old town with its baroque town houses. The Ars Electronica Center - Museum of the Future and the LENTOS Art Museum are located directly on the Danube Cycle Path. Cyclists who have more time at their disposal are recommended to take a ride up the Pöstlingberg on the steepest adhesion railroad in Europe. The voestalpine Stahlwelt opens the door to the world of steel in a unique way. Discover the development from pig iron to steel and stainless steel grades with the help of impressive exhibits and interactive stations. In the evening, Europe's most modern music theater attracts visitors to a performance.
Wachau: The UNESCO World Heritage region of Wachau stretches between Melk and Krems in Lower Austria. The Danube Cycle Path leads directly through this famous Lower Austrian wine region. Even the Romans cultivated wine in terraces to the left and right of the Danube. Don't miss out on a visit to a wine tavern to sample the tangy Grüner Veltliner. Melk Benedictine Abbey can be seen from afar from the Danube Cycle Path. It impresses with its magnificent rooms and a well-known abbey library.
Vienna: Austria's capital is the destination of your cycle tour along the Danube Cycle Path. Numerous sights invite you to visit: Schönbrunn Park and Palace, the Prater, the Ringstrasse with its numerous magnificent buildings, the Hofburg and much more. Not forgetting the countless theaters, above all the Burgtheater, the Vienna State Opera and smaller variety theaters offer entertaining hours in the evening.
Arrival & Parking
Place of arrival:
Passau
Parking possibilities:
In Passau a carpark for your car during your cycle tour is at a parking garage.
- Locked and covered parking garage: € 13,-/day
- Parking garage with E-connection: € 13,-/day plus € 32,- charging fee
- Locked but outdoor on a parking ground: € 9,-/day
(This carpark must be reserved prior your arrival of your cycling tour, payable on the spot)
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: 25.04.2026 - 10.10.2026
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Arrival: 25.04.2026 - 10.10.2026
Saving tips
- early booking discount -10 %
Bike helmet
- Brand: Lazer
- Model: Temp KinetiCore
- Size: Unisex
- Head circumference (from - to): 54-61 cm
€ 52,00 per helmet
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