Big tour on the Danube cycle path

Obviously, you can cycle the length of the Danube in 4 days, but isn’t it much nicer if you take your time to explore it? Have you ever looked down from the Pöstlingberg or Maria Taferl mountains instead of looking up to them? Have you ever let yourself drift in the Lentos or Tulln Gardens; gone swimming in Europe’s largest river or for a walk down the Stillenbachklamm - or just lounged around the Jausenstation? On this big tour along the Danube cycle path you will have enough time for all these leisurely activities.

Day 1 Arrival in Schärding
Discover the lovely baroque town on the river Inn and and sample the excellent beers.

Day 2 Schärding - Passau, approx. 20 km/12 mi
There’s enough time to explore Passau’s historic centre and go on a three-river boat trip. Ascending to the Veste Oberhaus fortress is highly rewarding.

Day 3 Passau - Schlögen region, approx, 40 km/25 mi
Why not visit Engelszell Monastery, or enjoy the plentiful nature around the Schlögener Schlinge.

Day 4 Schlögen region - Linz, approx. 55 km/34 mi
In Wilhering, you will find another historically significant monastery, after which Europe’s former cultural capital, with its magnificent mixture of baroque and modern influences, awaits.

Day 5 Linz - Enns region, approx. 30 km/19 mi
Either go on a shopping tour through Linz, or hop straight onto your bike. In Enns, you can open the gates to the city tower with a 2-Euro piece.

Day 6 Enns region - Grein, approx. 40 km/25 mi
The vast landscape of the Machlande allows for swift cycling. The celtic village of Mitterkirchen is well worth a visit.

Day 7 Grein - Melk, approx. 55 km/34 mi
The Strudengau and Nibelungengau regions shape the wild and romantic backdrop for the Danube, which wasn’t completely harmless in days gone by.

Day 8 Melk - Krems, approx. 40 km/25 mi
First, you will find the Stift Melk monastery, followed by the charming Wachau region, providing you with countless opportunities to sample wine, schnapps and jam.

Day 9 Krems - Tulln, approx. 45 km/25 mi
On your ride to Tulln, you will pass through vast alluvial forests before reaching the old Roman town with several sights.

Day 10 Tulln - Vienna, approx. 40 km/28 mi
Later, the path will take you through the Vienna Woods. Klosterneuburg is well worth a visit before reaching the metropolis of Vienna.

Day 11 Departure or extension
Your tour ends after breakfast. Why not extend your big tour on the Danube cycle path?

Included in "Big tour on the Danube cycle path":

• 10 overnight stays, B&B
• luggage transport from hotel to hotel,
  no maximum number of items,
  maximum weight: 20 kg/ item (44 lbs/ item)
• ferry trip Au-Schlögen, incl. bike
• wine tasting in Krems
• travel documents and maps in english
• GPS tracks
• return transfer by train excl. bike
  rental bikes are recommended by train transfer, see "Arrival"
• 7-day customer helpline
• visitor's tax to be paid on site
• optional rental bike
• optional return transfer by bus incl. bike
  please reserve with your original booking

Accommodation:

• Category M:
  Guesthouses and hotels at the international 2*-4* level as per Hotelstars Union. All rooms are en suite with bath or shower.

• Category L:
  Selected hotels at the international 3*/4* level as per Hotelstars Union.

Bikes for hire:

• Comfortable unisex bikes available in different frame sizes with 7-speed gearboxes and coaster brakes or 24 gears/freewheel. Equipped with panniers, lock and repair kit. E-bikes available upon request.
• If you choose to wear a helmet, we recommend using your own due to the variety of head sizes and shapes and for hygienic reasons.

Travel time 2026:

• Arrivals daily from 28.03. to 11.10.
• the day of arrival determines the price of your tour

Prices for category M:

All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.

• 1109 € saver price
  28.03.-10.04. + 26.09.-11.10.
• 1209 € basic price
  11.04.-01.05. + 12.09.-25.09.
• 1289 € seasonal price
  02.05. - 11.09.

• 395 € single room surcharge
• 110 € rental bike
• 320 € e-bike

•   45 € surcharge return transfer by bus excl. bike
•   90 € surcharge return transfer by bus incl. bike
• - 30 € discount, no return transfer
   
•   85 € additional night in Schärding, double room, B&B
• 115 € additional night in Schärding, single room, B&B
•   90 € additional night in Vienna, double room, B&B
• 160 € additional night in Vienna, single room, B&B
   
• booking code "Big tour on the Danube cycle path":
  DO-SW10M
• how you can save some money

Prices for category L:

All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.

• 1279 € saver price
  28.03.-10.04. + 26.09.-11.10.
• 1389 € basic price
  11.04.-01.05. + 12.09.-25.09.
• 1479 € seasonal price
  02.05. - 11.09.

• 475 € single room surcharge
• 110 € rental bike
• 320 € e-bike

•   45 € surcharge return transfer by bus excl. bike
•   90 € surcharge return transfer by bus incl. bike
• - 30 € discount, no return transfer
   
• 105 € additional night in Schärding, double room, B&B
• 140 € additional night in Schärding, single room, B&B
• 100 € additional night in Vienna, double room, B&B
• 180 € additional night in Vienna, single room, B&B

• booking code "Big tour on the Danube cycle path":
  DO-SW10L
• how you can save some money

For children:

• Discount in the room of two adults
  00-05 years: 100 %
  06-11 years:   50 %
  12-14 years:   25 %
  15-17 years:   10 %

The booking process

Arrival for "Big tour on the Danube cycle path":

• Parking in Schärding:
  There are enough parking spots available nearby the cycle path.

• Arrival in Schärding via train:
  The hotels are approximately 1 kilometre from the train station.

• Arrival at Munich airport:
  Distance to Schärding approx. 180 km, nearly good train connections, 2-3 x changes of train, journey takes approx. 3-4 hours.
  Train ticket price per person: approx. 50 €

• Arrival at Vienna airport:
  Distance to Schäring approx. 290 km, good train connections, 1-2x changes of train, journey takes approx. 3-4 hours.
  Train ticket price per person: approx. 60 €

• Return transfer by train (included):
  Good connections via Vienna main train station (Wien Hauptbahnhof), change trains 1-2 x, duration approx. 2,5 - 3 hours. You must reserve own bikes several days in advance (not included). As it is becoming increasingly difficult to transport your own bicycles by train, we recommend rental bikes. The transfer from Vienna to Schärding can also be undertaken at the beginning of the trip.
• Return by Minibus (optional):
  Collection at hotel, departure approx. 2 p.m., duration approx. 4 hours, must be booked together with holiday.
  The transfer from Vienna to Schärding can also be undertaken at the beginning of the trip.

Perfectly looked after:

• During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.