Passau-Linz Danube Cycle Path 2027 - Family Cycle Tour
Look forward to a varied family trip along the Danube, where cycling, nature and exciting discoveries are perfectly combined. In the footsteps of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Danube Limes, your children will experience hands-on history: Roman camps, watchtowers and hands-on museums tell of the time when the Danube formed the border of the Roman Empire. The past comes alive in a playful way and arouses the curiosity of little explorers. Thanks to the short and family-friendly stages, there is plenty of time for shared experiences: a boat trip on the Danube, ferries, bathing lakes, puzzle adventures, hands-on stations and exciting excursion destinations provide new highlights every day. This makes the trip along the Danube an unforgettable holiday for the whole family, full of exercise, fun and small adventures.

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- 5 nights in family friendly 4- and 3-star hotels along the route of the Danube cycle path
- daily buffet breakfast or extended breakfast
- luggage transfer from hotel to hotel as far as Linz (1 piece per person max. 23 kg)
- boat trip Passau–Kasten incl. bike
- transfer by train Ottensheim–Linz incl. bike
- return transfer by train Linz–Passau (transport of own bike is not included)
- child-friendly facilities of the hotels (mostly play corner or playroom, nearby playground)
- 'DONAU.Erlebnis Card” with numerous free services and discounts
- 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 for a perfect transport of your travel documents per room and as a gift
- service-hotline also at the weekend
- complimentary e-bike charging facilities at 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
Welcome to Passau! After moving into your room, you will receive your travel documents and take over your rental bikes. Afterwards, there will be enough time for first shared experiences. In the Boiotro Roman Museum, little explorers go on a journey through time with the figure of Severinus. Another highlight is Passau Cathedral, whose huge organ amazes children and adults alike.
Example of hotel: Hotel Spitzberg in PassauDay 2 - From Passau to Niederranna/surroundings, approx. 15 km + boat trip
The first day of cycling begins with a little adventure on the Danube ship. From the deck, the children watch passing castles, ships and the varied river landscape. The first leisurely bike tour starts in Kasten. On the way, the Danube mermaid Isa is waiting to be discovered. In the 'House on the River', children can explore the world of the Danube with exciting hands-on stations. The mini-Danube in Engelhartszell invites you to play and try things out, before the Römerburgus brings history back to life with Severinus.
Example of hotel: Gasthof Luger in WesenuferDay 3 - From Niederranna/surroundings to Obermühl, approx. 20 km
Today, one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the Danube awaits your family: the Schlögener Schlinge. A special experience is a ride on a traditional barge (bookable) in Freizell, a real adventure for young and old explorers. Afterwards, the ferry will take you to Obermühl, which is already the next highlight of the day for many children.
Example of hotel: Hotel-Gasthof Aumüller in ObermühlDay 4 - From Obermühl to Aschach, approx. 20 km
There is a lot to discover on today's stage: orchards, vegetable fields and numerous opportunities for a leisurely picnic break right on the shore. Perhaps the children will taste fresh fruit directly from the region or watch the hustle and bustle along the Danube. In Aschach, an exciting puzzle adventure awaits with the Outdoor Escapes, in which the whole family searches for clues and solves tricky tasks together.
Example of hotel: Hotel-Gasthof Sonne in AschachDay 5 - From Aschach to Linz, approx. 20 km + train ride
Before you reach Linz, there is a lot of action waiting for the children. The Feldkirchen bathing lakes offer plenty of space to let off steam with a water ski lift, motor skills park and pump track. After the leisurely train ride from Ottensheim to Linz, there are two family highlights to choose from: In the Grottenbahn on the Pöstlingberg, children immerse themselves in a fairytale world, while the Ars Electronica Center invites you to join in and marvel with exciting experiments, robots and interactive exhibitions.
Example of hotel: Hotel Park Inn in LinzDay 6 - Individual departure or extra nights
After many shared experiences, small adventures and varied cycling stages, your family trip along the Danube ends. The return journey to Passau is comfortably by train and is already included in the travel price. On Saturdays and Sundays of season C, an alternative bus transfer is available for an extra charge. If you haven't experienced enough yet, you can extend your holiday with additional nights. Return by train to Passau from your cycling tour (included).
Hotel note: We make every effort to book the hotels mentioned by name. However, if one is not available, we will switch to an equivalent company.
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:
The general travel conditions of 1992 apply with following cancellation conditions: Prior to arrival the customer can cancel in written form at any time the booked arrangement. In case of cancellation or no show we charge following fees:
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 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.
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)
Globus parking garage
Messestraße 6
D-94036 Passau
Opening hours
daily 9.00 - 17.00
Please arrive by 16:30 at the latest.
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: 24.04.2027 - 16.10.2027
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Arrival: 24.04.2027 - 16.10.2027
Discounts
Saving tips
valid on the basic price and half-board supplement
Reduction for children (2 full-paying adults + 1 or 2 children in a family room)
Single with child (1 full-paying adult + 1 child in a single room)
- 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)
- child in the own room up to 15 years -10 %
- child in the own room up to 15 years -10 %
- child up to 8 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)
- Single with child up to 08 years -100 %
- Single with child 9–11 years -50 %
- Children in own room up to 15 years -10 %
- Children in own room until 15 years -10 %
Bike helmet
- Brand: Lazer
- Model: Temp KinetiCore
- Size: Unisex
- Head circumference (from - to): 54-61 cm
€ 55,00 per helmet
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