Danube Cycle Path Centre cycling tour - Passau 2025
Starting in Passau you will explore the Danube region in a “star-shaped” route.
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 - 224).
Detailed information about this offer
- 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 bike tour along the Danube cycle path starts in Passau in Germany. Check-in and pick up or your travel documents at the hotel. Handover of the rental bikes for your tour along the Danube cycle path will take place at our bike centre. 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
Starting in the “Three-river-town” through green meadows this cycle tour will lead you along the river bank of Inn. Sometimes you cycle on German, then you continue on Austrian territory. At the attractive landscape of Innenge (constriction of the Inn), you will find a diverse range of flora within a small space. Crowning highlight is the baroque pearl Schärding, with its cultural and culinary specialities. Back to Passau you enjoy the marvellous 3-river-sightseeing tour on the ship.Day 3 - Danube cycle track to Schweiklberg Abbey, approx. 50 km
The classical cycle path leads you through a picturesque narrow valley at the southern foothills of the Bavarian Forest. The milestone you reach today is the 'small three-river-town' Vilshofen, where Vils and Wolfach flow into the Danube. The Benedictine abbey Schweiklberg soars high above the town. Schweiklberger Kräutergeist is a tried and tested household remedy and is also a favourite for cyclists.Day 4 - Danube cycle track to Engelhartszell Abbey and to Schlögener Schlinge by motor barge, approx. 60 km
You start with a boat tour to Kasten. From there you cycle along what is probably Europe's most famous cycle path towards the Schlögener Schlinge. You can explore this breath-taking natural landscape yourself on a motorized barge before leisurely cycling back to Passau.Day 5 - Individual departure or additional nights in Passau
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.
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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: € 12,-/day
- Parking garage with E-connection: € 12,-/day plus € 30,- charging fee
- Locked but outdoor on a parking ground: € 8,-/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.
Rates and additional services to book
Arrival: 26.04.2025 - 04.10.2025
daily
Arrival: 26.04.2025 - 04.10.2025
Discounts
Saving tips
- 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)
Rental bikes from OÖ Touristik GmbH
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
€ 109,00 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
€ 109,00 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
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
€ 229,00 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
€ 109,00 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
€ 109,00 per person and stay
Child's seat
- Manufacturer: HAMAX
- up to 22 kg
- 2-7 years
€ 38,00 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)
€ 109,00 per person and stay
Saddlebags
- 1 bag per room
- included in the rental bike price