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Germany · Austria · Danube Cycle Path

Passau → Vienna

The classic first cycling holiday: the Danube Cycle Path from Passau through Upper and Lower Austria, past the Schlögen loop, Melk Abbey and the vineyards of the Wachau, all the way to Vienna.

From, per person (twin sharing) ₹1,49,999 Dates on request. Group departures and private dates for families, friends and clubs. GST and TCS as applicable. Ask for 2027 dates
DURATION7 nights / 8 days
DISTANCE~280 km
PER DAY40–60 km
LEVELEasy
STYLEGuided group
SEASONApril–October

The route, stop by stop

  1. PassauStartCathedral & old town
  2. Schlögen+40 kmThe Danube loop
  3. Linz+50 kmUpper Austria's capital
  4. Grein+60 kmVia St. Florian & Enns
  5. Melk+50 kmMelk Abbey
  6. Krems+40 kmWachau vineyards
  7. Vienna+40 kmTrain to Tulln, then ride

Day by day

DAY 01

Arrive in Passau

Arrive by train or bus. Explore the cathedral, home to one of the world's largest church organs. Evening welcome briefing and bike handover.

Overnight · Passau
Arrival
DAY 02

Passau → Schlögen loop

Through the Sauwald to Engelhartszell, with a liqueur tasting at Austria's only Trappist monastery, then the Donauleiten nature reserve and the famous Schlögen loop.

Overnight · Schlögen area
≈ 40 km
DAY 03

Schlögen → Linz

Across the green Eferding basin via the market towns of Aschach, Ottensheim and Wilhering to Linz. Evening in the old town, with views from the Pöstlingberg.

Overnight · Linz
≈ 50 km
DAY 04

Linz → Grein

Past the baroque abbey of St. Florian and Enns, Austria's oldest town, then along the Danube to Grein.

Overnight · Grein
≈ 60 km
DAY 05

Grein → Melk

Through the Strudengau, once feared by sailors, with a stop at the pilgrimage church of Maria Taferl. Arrive below the golden Melk Abbey.

Overnight · Melk
≈ 50 km
DAY 06

Melk → Krems

The most beautiful stage: the Wachau valley's vineyards, apricot orchards and Dürnstein, with a wine tasting on the way.

Overnight · Krems
≈ 40 km
DAY 07

Krems → Vienna

A short train ride to Tulln, then cycle via Klosterneuburg into Vienna. Free afternoon in the city.

Overnight · Vienna
≈ 40 km
DAY 08

Departure or extension

Depart after breakfast, or stay on in Vienna. We can arrange extra nights.

Departure

Distances are approximate and may change with weather and the final route.

Included

  • Guided tour with a CYC tour leader
  • Hotels or guesthouses (3-star), twin sharing
  • Daily breakfast
  • Touring bike (21-speed) with helmet and bike bag
  • Bike fitting, emergency repair kit and rental bike insurance
  • Service hotline throughout the tour
  • Travel documents: maps, itinerary, packing list
  • Airport transfers by train or bus, on request
  • Visa assistance
  • Wachau wine tasting
  • Schlögen ferry crossing
  • Train ticket Krems–Tulln with bike

Not included

  • International flights (we can book them for you)
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • GST (5%) and TCS, as applicable
  • Lunches, dinners and drinks
  • Room or flight upgrades
  • Personal expenses: laundry, phone, shopping, porterage
  • E-bike upgrade (extra; confirm 15 days before departure)
Chhatrapal Bhadane, CYC Traveller tour leader

Who you will ride with

Meet your tour leader

Chhatrapal Bhadane, co-founder of CYC Traveller, runs the company day to day and travels with our groups. He is the person you will speak to when you book, and the one checking that everyone is happy at the end of each riding day.

  • Plans and rides every route himself before a group goes
  • Handles hotels, luggage and the e-bikes so you only ride
  • One WhatsApp away before, during and after the trip
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Want to ride this route?

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