Passau–Vienna Danube Cycle Path 2026 - Wellness Moments
This special cycle tour combines exercise in beautiful nature with relaxing wellness moments in selected hotels. Along the famous Danube Cycle Path you cycle through picturesque river valleys, historic cities and gentle wine landscapes - from the three-river city of Passau to the imperial metropolis of Vienna. Daily stages between 45 and 65 kilometres leave plenty of room for enjoyment and relaxed breaks. Your trip is rounded off by soothing spa areas in stylish accommodation - ideal for all those who want to combine active holidays and relaxation.
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- 6 nights in 4-star hotels
- at least 3x hotel's own wellness area
- Admission to the sauna world in the Parkbad fitness oasis in Linz
- Daily rich breakfast buffet
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel to Vienna (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 23 kg)
- Boat trip Melk–Spitz incl. bike
- Train journey Tulln–Vienna incl. bike
- Return journey Vienna–Passau by bus or train
- Your personal cycle route in an individualised cycling book, as a digital application for computers and mobile phones, GPX data for your navigation device
- High-quality handlebar bag for optimal transport of travel documents per room
- Service telephone also on weekends
- E-bike charging facilities in all hotels
- Additional costs:
- All prices in our offer include VAT. Not included in our prices is the city tax (approx. EUR 1,00 to 3,00 per person/night) and is to be paid at the respective hotel.
Day 1 - Arrive and feel good in Passau
Your cycling holiday begins in the “City of Three Rivers” – Passau – where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz meet. After arriving at your stylish hotel, a first touch of relaxation awaits you in the small but elegant wellness area. The travel documents will be handed over at the hotel, and those who booked rental bikes will receive them at our bike station. The evening is yours to enjoy – perhaps with a stroll along the Danube or a cozy dinner in the historic old town.
Example of hotel: Hotel Passauer Wolf in PassauDay 2 - From Passau to Schlögener Schlinge, approx. 50 km
Today you cycle along one of the most beautiful sections of the Danube Cycle Path: Through the natural Upper Danube Valley with its hills and green forests, it goes downstream past Engelszell Abbey to the spectacular Schlögener Schlinge, where the Danube winds through the valley in an almost dramatic turn. Your hotel is in or near Schlögen, where you can recharge your batteries in the sauna or in the relaxation area.
Example of hotel: Revita Hotel Kocher in St. AgathaDay 3 - From Schlögener Schlinge to Linz, approx. 45 km
Gentle hills, dense forests and wide fields accompany you on your way to Linz, the capital of Upper Austria. You cross the Eferdinger Basin before the city opens up with its modern art and culture scene. In the afternoon, the spacious sauna world of the Parkbad fitness oasis at the Danube awaits you - 2,500 m² of relaxation with various saunas, steam baths in the centre of the city. In this stylish city hotel, you can end the evening in urban comfort and a relaxed atmosphere.
Example of hotel: Courtyard by Marriott in LinzDay 4 - From Linz to Grein/Bad Kreuzen, approx. 60 km
Start the day with a short sightseeing tour of Linz before following the Danube Cycle Path further east. On the way you will pass the historic city of Enns, the oldest town in Austria, as well as untouched floodplain landscapes. Once you arrive in Grein, the charming boatmen's town with its baroque flair, you can end the day in a hotel nestled in the green hilly landscape of Grein or Bad Kreuzen.
Example of hotel: Wellness-Oasis Aumühle in GreinDay 5 - Through the Nibelungengau to the Wachau, approx. 65 km + Boat trip
Today's stage takes you through the landscapes of the Strudengau and Nibelungengau, where steep slopes and small castles dominate the picture. In Melk you board a Danube boat and glide leisurely through the heart of the Wachau - past vineyards, castle ruins and picturesque villages to Spitz. Once you arrive in Krems, the elegant hotel awaits you with a wellness area.
Example of hotel: Steigenberger Avance Hotel and Spa in KremsDay 6 - From the Wachau to the imperial city of Vienna , approx. 45 km + train ride
After breakfast, you leave the romantic Wachau and cycle leisurely along the Danube through the Tullnerfeld to the garden city of Tulln - a charming stage with a wide view of the rolling hills of the wine region. From here you can take the train directly to the imperial capital Vienna. World culture, coffee house atmosphere and imperial flair await you there.
Example of hotel: ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser in ViennaDay 7 - Return to Passau or extension
After eventful days along the Danube, it's time to say goodbye today. In seasons A and B, the return journey is comfortably by train (please note: own bikes are not included). In season C, you can travel comfortably back to Passau by bus – bike transport is included here. Alternatively, a return journey by train is possible on request. If you don't want to part yet, you are welcome to book one or more additional nights in Vienna to end your holiday in a relaxed way.
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.
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: € 13 per day
Parking garage with E-connection: € 13 per day plus € 32 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)
Note for people with limited mobility
The cycle tour is generally not suitable for people with limited mobility. However, individual customer requests are possible in individual cases (e.g. handicapped accessible rooms).
Passport and visa requirements
A valid passport or ID card is required for hotel check-in.
Special entry requirements may apply to foreign citizens (outside the Schengen area). Each traveller is responsible for obtaining a visa 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.
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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 & 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.
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: 25.04.2026 - 10.10.2026
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Arrival: 25.04.2026 - 10.10.2026
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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
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
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
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
Saddlebags
- 1 bag per room
- included in the rental bike price
- double-sided
- 10 litres each
Bike helmet
- Brand: Lazer
- Model: Temp KinetiCore
- Size: Unisex
- Head circumference (from - to): 54-61 cm
€ 52,00 per helmet