Cycling the Danube, part II

Gentle cycle holidays in the enchanting lower Bavaria

Cycle route from Regensburg to Passau
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Daily distance: 34-55 km         Length: 7 days / 6 nights
Tour type: guided cycle tour, small group cycling holidays

Highlights:

  • Relaxed cycling on cycle paths by the Danube
  • Discovering Regensburg, possibly Europe's best-preserved medieval city (UNESCO World Heritage)
  • The food: Obazda, knuckle of pork and Germknödel are just a few of many Bavarian specialities that you will be able to try

In brief: You will cycle along the Danube from Regensburg to Passau. Side trips on several days let you discover the countryside further away from the river. In Regensburg you will hear stunning tales from the middle ages while walking the oldest, still existing bridge across the Danube. The tour ends in Passau where three rivers flowing together results in a colourful blend.
The tour is designed in a way that cyclists of various levels of physical fitness are able to enjoy the holidays. We built in optional cycle legs as well as you are able to break the cycling at mid-day if you like.

Route profile: generally flat terrain
Cycle path characteristics: All paved except for a few short bits on compacted gravel, 95% dedicated cycle paths, 5% quiet back roads

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