Cycling the Austrian Danube, Passau to Vienna
Laid-back cycling holidays at the Austrian Danube
Daily distance: 30-60 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route profile: flat terrain, mostly directly along the Danube
Tour type: guided cycle tour, small group cycling holidays
Highlights:
- An interesting mix of historic villages and modern places along the Danube cycle path in Austria
- Visiting magnificent Melk Abbey with a local guide
- Cycling the vineyards of the Wachau region, topped by a walk with a vintner and a wine tasting session
In brief: The Danube is Europe's second longest river and an important waterway. Today, more and more cyclists are using the river’s former tow paths to explore the continent and its various cultures.
It is about 150 miles from Passau, Germany to Vienna, Austria’s capital. Your journey leads you through changing landscape, from densely forested hillsides in the Donauleiten nature reserve to the sun-kissed vineyards of the Wachau region. You will get to know the area's delicacies at first hand – the world’s oldest known torte in Linz, the fine wines of the Wachau region and the exquisite coffee at Vienna’s coffee houses.
The route itself mostly follows the river on dedicated cycle paths or light-traffic back roads. Your guide ensures that you travel safely and are looked after carefully.