Cycling the Danube, part II
Gentle cycle holidays in the enchanting lower Bavaria
Daily distance: 34-55 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route profile: flat terrain, cycle paths mostly on tarmac
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.