The Danube Cyclepath

The tour is 8 days long with 6 days of cycling.

Passau, where your trip begins has a beautiful old centre and a distinct Italian look, with winding medieval lanes, tunnels and archways.

You follow the Danube Cycle Path all the way to Vienna. Vienna is the capital of the Republic of Austria. It is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. As the former home of the Habsburg court and its various empires, the city still has the trappings of the imperial capital it once was, and the historic city center is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Is this suitable for you?

You’ll come across some gently undulating terrain and the odd cheeky challenge, so we’d generally expect those on a Grade 2 holiday to ride their bikes relatively frequently at home, perhaps commuting to work or heading out for some leisurely rides at the weekend.

If you don’t own a suitable bike or would prefer to avoid bringing your own we have a choice of bikes available to rent. Our standard bikes are hybrids (red in the photo above) with semi slick tyres and a relaxed riding position. These bikes typically have a unisex / stepthrough frame, although bikes with a high cross bar are often
available on request (height dependent). You also have the choice of premium hybrid bikes (black in the photo above) which are lighter than our standard bikes and offer a more dynamic riding position.

We also have e-bikes available. (We only have a small number however and so these are always on request). Please note, e-bikes will often have pedal brakes as well as hand brakes.

Bikes come equipped with a back pannier and handlebar bag, a tool kit, a puncture repair kit, a cycle computer, a pump and a combination lock. We recommend bringing along your own helmets, but please let us know if you’d prefer to rent one.

It is possible to bring along your own saddle and / or pedals, but we ask that you bring along your own tools as you will need to fit them yourselves. If you bring your own saddle, we also recommend you bring an adapter, due to differing saddle diameters. (Please note: water bottles and water bottle cages are not
provided.)

For your family we have a selection of child trailers (Baby – 5 years approx), baby and child seats (6 months – 3 years), tag

The price on the ‘Dates and Price’ page serves as a guide since the rate can vary depending on your chosen dates. Please let us know your preferred dates and we can let you know the total price and availability.

Along this route you will encounter the beautiful and idyllic vineyards of the Wachau Valley. They produce high-quality wines from Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, both of which are characterized by their signature styles. You may also wish to try a brandy made at the trappist monastery in Engelhartszell!

The cuisine along the way is made up of both Austrian and German cooking. Both cultures tend to use a lot of meat (chicken, beef, pork, fish) and of course the infamous Wiener schnitzel (breaded veal)! Meals are usually accompanied by fresh vegetables and / or dumplings.

There is no vehicle support on this tour, however your luggage will be transferred between your accommodation.

We do provide a 24-hour emergency contact number for you to call if you encounter any problems during the trip. Please note that this may incur additional charges depending on the nature of the action required.

Your allowable baggage is one main piece of luggage per person, other than your bike and a small day pack. Your main luggage should preferably be either a backpack / rucksack or ‘sports bag’ so as to assist in transportation. The day pack may be useful for carrying your additional outer-layer clothing, camera and snacks
(etc) while cycling.

If you are flying, baggage allowances vary from airline to airline and all excess baggage charges must be met by you. Some airlines may only include cabin baggage as standard, and you will need to request hold baggage separately. With some budget carriers now charging for both cabin and hold luggage, please check with your airline for costs.

The local currency is the Euro.

We suggest taking approximately €15-€25 for lunches per day, and €30-€40 for evening meals (per person excluding drinks).

Please refer to the daily itinerary to see which meals are included. Any personal expenditure for things such as souvenirs depends very much on the individual.

Outside of larger towns opportunities to draw money from an ATM or to exchange cash may be rare. Some places may accept card payments but it is better not to rely on this. Your banks may impose charges for using your card abroad and you should always warn your bank you will be traveling with your card prior to your trip.

Temperatures in this region generally range from 10-38°C/50-100°F
depending on when you travel.

Spring months and early summer tend to see temperatures in the the low 20s°C/70s°F, nicely comfortable for cycling. But there can be hotter days as you head into July and August when the temperatures can rise to 35-40°C/95-104°F.

This region can also see rain all year round, including during the summer months, so best to come prepared!

It is a condition of your booking that you are covered by a medical and personal accident insurance policy that includes repatriation to your home country and cover for all planned activities, including where appropriate costs related to any relevant local rescue services. We will require details of your chosen policy including the
policy name, number/reference and the 24hr medical emergency
number, prior to departure.