Danube Cycle

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Cycle along the Danube River across four countries from Passau to the romantic city of Budapest
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Cycling along the Danube bike path
    • Exploring the majestic cities of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest and the three river town of Passau
    • Experiencing the timelessness of the river landscape
    • Visiting the Basilica in Esztergom, the abbey at Melk, the Danube Bend and the Danube loop
    • Discovering the "Little Alföld" Protected Area and the Danube floodplain National park

What's this trip about?

    Cycle along the Danube River across four countries from Passau to the romantic city of Budapest

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cycling & Biking

Destinations

Attractions

  • Bratislava
  • Budapest
  • Linz
  • Vienna

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Independent
  • Mountain Biking

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join Passau

Check into the hotel where you will receive your travel documents. The remainder of the day is free to explore the town. Located at the junction of three rivers, the Danube, Inn and Ilz, Passau has a number of interesting sites including the Fortress “Veste Oberhaus” ...

Day 2 Cycle to Engelhartszell and Schlögen (41km/25.5mi)

The cycle begins directly at the bike garage where your bikes were collected, following the Danube through the Austrian border town of Engelhartszell which is home to a former Cistercian abbey (1293-1786) and since 1925 the only Trappist monastery in Austria. From her...

Day 3 Cycle to Linz (55km/34mi)

On the southern bank of the Danube you pass Aschach and the monastery Wilhering until you reach the capital of Upper Austria, Linz. The city has a lively arts and music culture. In 1783 Mozart wrote his Symphony No. 36 here, now known as the Linz Symphony. The modern art gallery “Lentos” is worth a look. It is situated on the Danube and illuminated at night.

meals : B

Day 4 Cycle to Grein or surrounds (60km/37mi)

The cycle continues along the Danube cycle path passing the Mauthausen concentration camp. It is possible to visit the camp which has an interesting museum, although the detour requires a steep uphill climb. Another interesting side trip is the town of Enns, the oldes...

Day 5 To Melk and Nibelungengau (50km/31mi)

Continuing through Strudengau, you arrive in Ybbs, a former trading centre on the Danube. The route continues past the Pilgrimage Church of Maria Taferl to Melk, with its imposing Benedictine Monastery. Well before you reach the town you can see the huge monastery and...

Day 6 Cycle through Wachau and on to Krems (50km/31mi)

Today, you pedal through the renowned Wachau, with its truly romantic scenery of vineyards and quaint villages, enroute to Krems. You will pass several fantastic sights (abbeys, castles, ruins). Alongside the cycle path you will find the so called “Heurigen” (typical Austrian wine taverns) where you can taste wine or regional foods.

meals : B

Day 7 Train to Tulln then cycle to Vienna (40km/25mi)

This morning you take the train to Tulln then cycle past the castle of "Greifenstein". You then continue to metropolitan Vienna, capital of Austria. The route into Vienna is mostly on a cycle path with no vehicles allowed, allowing easy access to the main centre and your hotel.

meals : B

Day 8 Explore a nearby nature reserve & the archaeological park of Carnuntum (42km/26mi)

From Vienna cycle along the Danube-Cycle-Path through the national park “Donauauen", which was established to protect the Danube floodplain areas and the large diversity of plants and animals found within this ecosystem. The route continues past the castles of “Orth” ...

Day 9 Follow the Danube to Bratislava (32km/20mi)

The Danube is bordered by the hills of Hainburg and the small Carpathian mountains at this point. Today you will cycle on to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Don’t miss the lovely pedestrian zone, old quarter, numerous sites and shopping opportunities. Bratislava ...

Day 10 Continue by bike and train through delightful villages to Györ (82km/51mi or shorten by train)

Continuing along the banks of the Danube you soon reach the Hungarian border and continue through the Szigetköz. The marshy landscape is an ideal environment and paradise for birds and fish alike. In the midst of these wild and untouched lowlands with more than 500 ti...

Day 11 Visit the stud of Babolna and cycle to Komarno and surrounds (57km/35.5mi)

Following your departure from Gyor where you need to concentrate on the directions, you cycle today through the landscape of western trans Danubia, passing the national stud in Babolna. Continue cycling along rolling hills to the divided town of Komarom (border town between Hungary and Slovakia, also Komárno), a favourite of King Matthias.

meals : B

Day 12 To Esztergom (52km/32mi)

Cycle along the banks of the Slovakian Danube on low-traffic roads through quaint and quintessential villages in the Danube bend region. On your way to the “Town of Bishops and Kings”, Esztergom, you pass the Roman fort of Kelemantia. A highlight of the day is the Basilica of Esztergom, the largest Catholic cathedral in Hungary with its beautiful view.

meals : B

Day 13 Ferry round trip to Szentendre Island and cycle to Budapest (50-67km/31-42mi)

Amidst the hilly landscape, the Danube river divides itself into parts creating the Szentendre Island. Here you will cycle through typical Hungarian villages. Szentendre is famous for its numerous handicraft boutiques and the Open-air Museum of Skanzen. Continue by bi...

Day 14 Trip concludes

The trip concludes in Budapest after breakfast. We can arrange extra nights for you in Budapest if you wish to extend your stay in this fabulous city.

meals : B

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Last Updated: 3/5/2025
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Requirements
GRADE 3 - This trip involves 12 days cycling between 32 and 62km / 20 to 38.5mi per day usually along paved cycle paths across generally flat terrain. The Austrian section is almost exclusively on the Danube cycle path. In Hungary there will be some diversions from the River and you will also bike on country roads and side roads. There is one day of hills in the Hungary section, otherwise the route is generally flat to gently undulating. Route finding in Hungary is less straightforward and will require more map reading. Entering and exiting the cities (particularly Gyor, Eztergom and Budapest), there is some traffic to be aware of! You need only carry your camera/rain gear and water bottle. Your luggage is transported for you between hotels/inns. The trip is graded moderate and is considered suitable for beginners and children who have a good level of fitness. A limited number of children’s bikes are available (minimum height 120cm), as are bike seats (max 18kg) and trailers (2 children, maximum 40kg). *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list. Bike helmet* (can be pre-booked to hire or purchase locally or we recommend bringing your own) mobile phone holder, wet weather gear, daypack, water bottle and sun protection. A comprehensive gear list is included in the pre-departure information provided on booking. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets are worn whilst cycling.,
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