Rad + Reisen Eurocycle

On this classic cycle tour you will experience the combination of nature along the scenic riverbanks of the Danube as well as the unique opportunity to visit the most important metropolies that lay alongside the Danube. Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest have an overwhelming history with genuine notions of the yesteryear. Nostalgia is combined with a deeply intriguing history along the ever- changing riverbanks of the Danube.

Just to scratch the surface of this tour; it takes you to the Castle of Eckartsau, which happens to be the place where Austrian Emperor Karl the 1st and his wife Zita met their fate. In Bratislava, where the coronation of Hungarian Kings took place and the famous empress Maria Theresia acquired much of her fame, prestige and honour. In Esztergom, the first Hungarian King, King Stephan was born and accepted his coronation. Empress Sissi of Austria was crowned Queen of Hungary in Budapest.

The tour is mostly flat with rolling hills that are sometimes slightly steep. The Austrian section follows well maintained and equipped cycle paths directly mainly close to the river banks, in Hungary you will often cycle on quiet country backroads. On entering and leaving cities there is, of course, traffic that must be observed!

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This tour from Passau to Vienna is perfect for all enthusiasts of fresh, clean air and tasty homemade specialities. Enjoy the welcoming and typical Austrian farms! Experience the nature up close with all possible senses! On farms your hosts will take care of you personally and will treat you like a member of the family. With freshly homemade bread and various scrumptious goodies from the region, you will have delicious breakfast and a healthy start for each day. During the days you will cycle through historically important landscapes and in the evenings, you will be relaxing on picturesque Austrian farms.

The path is completely paved from one end to the other, flat, almost always directly along the riverbank and is also very suitable for beginners and children.

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Are you an enthusiastic cyclist who wants to enjoy an active and sporty cycling holiday?

If so, then this is the perfect tour for you! Discover the most popular cycling paths in all of Europe in just six days!

With daily stretches of approximately 80 km, the ‘Sporty’ experience is the centre of attention; however, you don’t have to ignore the intriguing points of interest along the way.

The Danube cycle path is completely paved from one end to the other, flat and almost always directly along the riverbank.

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This tour is the perfect leisure holiday, as it combines the sportive cycling days with evenings full of relaxing. We have carefully selected overnight accommodations with wellness areas of relaxation and tranquillity. Carefully planned days will provide a nice balance of peacefulness and activity. This tour offers the opportunity to visit the cultural highlights along the Danube as well as giving you enough time to manage the daily bike legs without a problem.

By selecting this particular Danube cycling tour, you have made an outstanding decision. This tour presents the opportunity to learn nearly everything about the Danube with all of its wonderful characteristics. We have selected the daily cycling tours in such a way, that your daily bike trip will only last around 3 hours per day at the most. Therefore, you will have sufficient time to take in and absorb many of the vast cultural and scenic highlights along this great tour.

The cycling path is completely paved from one end to the other, flat, almost always directly along the riverbank and is very suitable for beginners and children.

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This cycle tour is an exciting journey of discovery and a hands-on holiday for children (of all ages).

The big kids (adults) will enjoy recreation and rest in dreamy landscapes featuring many sights and attractions - although the program is customised and focused on the younger cyclists.

Lots of variety is guaranteed: a donkey riding adventure, a boat ride on the Danube for which a Captain’s License is obtained and even a ride on the world’s oldest Ferris wheel are just a few of the many highlights.

The cycling path is completely paved from one end to the other, flat, almost always directly along the riverbank and very suitable for beginners and children.

The Danube Cycle Path from Passau to Budapest is a superlative cycling trip. The river landscapes could not be more varied: steep, densely forested slopes alternate with flat alluvial landscapes and the endless expanse of the Hungarian Plain. Between vineyards and orchards, countless castles and palaces tell the story of the Romans, the Nibelungs and the Crusaders.

Enjoy the particularly warm Austrian/Hungarian hospitality, discover the picturesque old town of the Slovak capital Bratislava and cycle to the beat of a waltz through charming Vienna. The metropolis of Budapest, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, is the crowning glory of this bike tour.

The tour is mostly flat and only sometimes slightly hilly. The Austrian section follows well-maintained and equipped cycle paths, in Hungary you will often cycle on country back and side roads. Upon entering and leaving cities there can of course be traffic that must be closely observed!

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Our Danube Cycle Path Standard Tour offers a great opportunity to meet the locals and visit the small villages with their typical inns and very individually run houses. Get to know the Austrian hospitality and discover remote villages and landscapes along the DOnauradweg. This bike tour is suitable for beginners as well as for those who want to cycle away from traffic and crowds. There are some incredible highlights on each stage.

Explore the town of Melk, known for its imposing Benedictine monastery. On the way to Krems, stop in the Wachau region, which boasts beautiful vineyards and orchards.

Danube Waltz combines cycling and river cruising on a round trip from Passau, the "Bavarian Venice", into the heart of the glamorous former Austro-Hungarian (K+K) monarchy. Over eight days, riders visit three of Europe's most charming capitals: Vienna, the metropolis of the waltz; Bratislava, the historic coronation city; and Budapest, the "Paris of the East". The route crosses four countries, linking cobblestoned old towns, baroque palaces and some of the most celebrated riverside landscapes in Europe.

Daily rides are short and easy, following the Danube Cycle Path through the romantic Schlögen Loop, where cosy cider taverns and Austria's only Trappist monastery at Engelhartszell invite a stop. The route then follows the former Iron Curtain past the terraced gardens of Schloss Hof to Bratislava, and continues through the gently rolling "Hungarian Wachau" of the Danube Bend to Esztergom and Hungary's largest basilica. After a rest day in Vienna, with optional city tours and a waltz and operetta concert at Schönbrunn Palace, the final stage winds through the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley, past Dürnstein's ruined castle, apricot orchards, vineyards and the magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Melk.

Accommodation is aboard one of two premium river ships, MV Vivienne or MV Lisabelle. The ship moves each night, so there is no daily packing. Full board, a gala dinner and onboard entertainment are included, and riders wanting a day off can simply stay aboard. The tour runs self-guided with app navigation, or guided in small groups on selected MV Vivienne dates.

Highlights:

• Passau, at the meeting point of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers
• The Schlögen Loop ("Great Loop"), with cider tavern stops and Austria's only Trappist monastery at Engelhartszell
• Cycling the former Iron Curtain past Schloss Hof to Bratislava
• The Hungarian Danube Bend, Vác and Esztergom Basilica
• A rest day in Vienna, with optional city tours and a Schönbrunn Palace concert
• The UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley, Dürnstein and Melk Abbey

Surface and terrain:
The route is mostly paved Danube cycle path with only slight gradients (Level 1, easy). The Wachau stage is gently hilly.

Suitable for:
Beginners, families and less experienced riders wanting short, easy daily rides with plenty of sightseeing, onboard comfort and the option to skip days.

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The "Salzkammergut" is known as the capital of The Sound of Music and belongs to one of the most charming regions in all of Austria: blue lakes, imposing mountains, green meadows and forests truly create a fairy tale landscape.

The pristine lakes Mondsee, Attersee, Traunsee and Wolfgangsee are the most well known bodies of water in the region.

Other highlights on this cycling tour certainly include a former and highly regarded Austrian emperor’s summer-residence Bad Ischl and the Music and Festival City of Salzburg.