Danube Bike Path - Regensburg to Vienna
Germany, Austria Bike Tours
Cycling the Danube bike path to the European music center Vienna!
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length11 days
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Prices from€1353 Rates
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Overview
Biking on the Danube Bike path! Need we say more? Those of you who have researched any European cycling have this on your bucket list. And this tour is epic!
Through the fertile plain of the Gäuboden, with the foothills of the Bavarian Forest to your left, you cycle towards the southeast in a landscape that is perfect for cycling. In Deggendorf, the gateway to the Bavarian Forest, you continue cycling to the three-river city of Passau with its impressive Saint Stephan's Cathedral. From here, you can access the most famous and popular bike route in Europe: the Danube Bike Path. It is on this path that you will cycle through the highlights.Your trip ends among the foothills of the Viennese Forest, beyond the point where the Danube passes Vienna.
Highlights
- The medieval town of Regensburg
- The amazing Bavarian Forest
- Saint Stephen’s Cathedral in Passau
- Engelszell Abbey in Engelhartszell
- Linz, a UNESCO City of Media Arts
- Melk and its monastery
- Vienna, the city of music
Interested in more? Check out our full list of Danube Bike Tours.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Regensburg
Day 2: Regensburg - Straubing, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 3: Straubing - Deggendorf, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: Deggendorf - Passau, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 5: Passau - Danube Bend/surroundings, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Danube Bend/surroundings - Linz, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 7: Linz - Ardagger/Grein, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 8: Ardagger/Grein - Wachau Valley, 40 mi. (65 km)
Day 9: Wachau Valley - Tulln, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 10: Tulln - Vienna, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 11: Vienna departure or extension of tripAll distances are approximate. Do note that the routes are checked yearly but due to roadwork, or other situations beyond control, sometimes the route may have changed. In this case, please follow local detours/directions.
Day 1: Regensburg
Individual arrival to Regensburg. This medieval town is the perfect place to begin your bike tour along the Danube. It contains many buildings of exceptional quality that testify to its history as a trading center and to its influence on the region from the 9th century. Be sure to visit the market, city hall, and cathedral!Sample accommodation: Hotel Münchner Hof Regensburg
Day 2: Regensburg - Straubing, 31 mi. (approx. 50 km)
After passing the Bridge of the Nibelungs and the “Walhalla-Allee”, you will reach the marked bike route “Tour de Baroque”, which takes you to Donaustauf. The ruins of a medieval castle, presumably erected between 914 and 930, tower above the small town. Visible from afar, the famous Walhalla, “Temple of German Honour”, rises above the Danube Valley. You continue on the Danube levy, past the Geilsing step, and through the area around the Old Danube to Straubing.Sample accommodation: Hotel Theresientor Straubing
Day 3: Straubing - Deggendorf, 25 mi. (approx. 40 km)
Today you continue to bike through Danube Valley and soon you'll arrive to Bogen beneath the steep Bogen Mountain. This quiet little town is one of the gates to the Bavarian Forest, where nature abounds. You will continue to Metten, where in good weather the twin towers of the church are visible. Be sure to visit the library in the Benedictine Convent and the church with its fabulous Asam paintings. You will spend the night in Deggendorf. This city is not only known for its scenic beauty; Deggendorf is home to many impressive monuments which are sure to surprise you!Sample accommodation: Hotel Höttl Deggendorf
Day 4: Deggendorf - Passau, 37 mi. (approx. 60 km)
The route leads you to the historic little town of Vilshofen. The cobblestoned Old Town sits right on the water and is a perfect place for a stroll. In no time at all, you will reach your final destination, the three-river city and former diocesan town of Passau. Be sure to visit the jewel of the city: Saint Stephen’s Cathedral. This Italian Baroque-style building is home to the largest organ outside of the United States. It's also worthwhile to visit the Höllgasse, the artists' mile in Passau's Old Town, where the beautiful old buildings are full of studios, workshops, & galleries.Sample accommodation: Hotel Passauer Wolf
Day 5: Passau - Danube Bend, 25 mi. (approx. 40 km)
Via Obernzell, you pedal through the Sauwald region with lush forests and abundant farmland to Engelhartszell. Stift Engelszell or Engelszell Abbey, founded in 1293, is the only Trappist monastery in Austria and is also home to the only Trappist brewery in the country (and only one of eight total outside of Belgium). The ride continues through the Donauleiten nature reserve, from where you reach the Schlögen Bend. This is where you'll see the mighty Danube river change directions by 180 degrees, an incredible natural spectacle!Sample accommodation: River Resort Donauschlinge Schlögen
Day 6: Danube Bend - Linz/surroundings, 34 mi. (approx. 55 km)
At Aschach, the valley stretches before you. You'll cycle through Eferdinger Becken, before reaching Linz. Named a UNESCO City of Media Arts, Linz has plenty to offer. There are lots of Baroque buildings to explore including the former town hall, Altes Rathaus and the old cathedral or Alter Dom. The riverside Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz has a major modern art collection. Across the river, the striking Ars Electronica Center focuses on society, technology, & life in the future.Sample accommodation: COURTYARD by Marriott Hotel Linz
Day 7: Linz - Ardagger/Grein, 37 mi. (approx. 60 km)
You will pedal away from the course of the Danube for a change, via St. Florian (Augustinian monastery) to Enns, the oldest town in Austria. In Enns, you can view the town square with its 60-meter-high tower, or visit the archaeological collection in the municipal museum Lauriacum. You'll eventually pedal back to the Danube until reaching the beautiful baroque town of Grein. Here you have the opportunity to visit the oldest municipal theater in Austria that is still being used today. Additionally, you can visit the Greinburg Castle; possibly Grein's most popular attraction and one of the first castles in this region.Sample accommodation: Hotel Goldenes Kreuz Grein
Day 8: Ardagger/Grein - Wachau Valley, 40 mi. (approx. 65 km)
This section of the Danube, the Strudengau, was once feared by sailors due to the strong currents, but now you can cycle along it peacefully. In Maria Taferl, high above the Danube, you will find the magnificent pilgrimage church, which attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. Be sure to make a stop in Melk and admire the beautiful monastery that overlooks the Danube. As soon as you leave Melk, you will cycle into the picturesque Wachau region, where you can enjoy the charming atmosphere of the region’s typical orchards and vineyards. A wine tasting is almost a must in this area!Sample accommodation: Gasthof Goldenes Schiff Spitz
Day 9: Wachau Valley - Tulln, 37 mi. (approx. 60 km)
Today you get to enjoy one of the most beautiful stretches of the entire tour. Natural beauty has created a picturesque cultural landscape. You will bike past lush vineyards on rolling, terraced hills and through extensive apricot orchards. The small wine towns beside the Danube are particularly charming. You will continue pedaling along until reaching the 1000-year-old town of Krems, before finishing your day in Tulln. The city is also known as the "city of flowers". The local Egon-Schiele-museum is worth a visit.Sample accommodation: Hotel Nibelungenhof Tulln
Day 10: Tulln - Vienna, 25 mi. (approx. 40 km)
You will spend your last cycling morning biking through the foothills of the Viennese Forest before reaching the gorgeous city of Vienna. This city's artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven, and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence. In the MuseumsQuartier district, historic and contemporary buildings display works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt, & other artists.Sample accommodation: ROOMZ Hotel Prater Vienna
Day 11: Vienna departure or extension of trip
Your tour comes to an end, consider booking extra nights in this amazing city! -
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Accommodation
The hotels used for this bike tour are good quality 3 and 4-star accommodations, all rooms have private facilities. A sample hotel list can be found in the day-to-day description.
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Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 10 nights in the selected category
- Daily breakfast buffet
- 21-gear standard bicycle with waterproof pannier bag, handlebar bag, tool kit with extra tube and pump, and combination lock
- Bike Protection
- Welcome meeting
- Luggage transfer (no limit, each piece no heavier than 20kg)
- Detailed travel documents including GPS-Tracks (1 package each room)
- Emergency service hotline for the duration of the tour
What’s Not Included
- Tourist tax payable on site
- Entrance fees to attractions other than mentioned
- Individual transportation
- Travel Insurance
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Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Daily arrivals between March 29 - October 12, 2025
Season 1: March 29 - April 11 | September 27 - October 12
Season 2: April 12 - May 2 | September 13 - September 26
Season 3: May 3 - September 12- Season 1 Mar–Oct 20252025 departures: Daily between March 29 and April 11 and September 27 through October 12
2025 March Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 April Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 October Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour Package Double occupancy € 1453 Single occupancy € 1898 Bike Rentals Price Standard bike (21 gears) Included Premium bike € 90 Gravel bike € 190 Electric bike € 220 - Season 2 Apr–Sep 20252025 departures: Daily between April 12 and May 2 and September 13 through 26
2025 April Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 May Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour Package Double occupancy € 1583 Single occupancy € 2028 Bike Rentals Price Standard bike (21 gears) Included Premium bike € 90 Gravel bike € 190 Electric bike € 220 - Season 3 May–Sep 20252025 departures: Daily between May 3 and September 12
2025 May Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 July Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 August Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour Package Double occupancy € 1703 Single occupancy € 2148 Bike Rentals Price Standard bike (21 gears) Included Premium bike € 90 Gravel bike € 190 Electric bike € 220 - Extra Options
Extra Nights Regensburg Double occupancy€ 89 Regensburg Single occupancy€ 139 Passau Double occupancy€ 85 Passau Single occupancy€ 129 Vienna Double occupancy€ 89 Vienna Single occupancy€ 149 Half board Price Dinners included € 365
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
- Season 1 Mar–Oct 2025
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Extra Info
Airport Info
Fly into Munich and out of Vienna.
Local Travel
Take the train from Munich to Regensburg HBF. Total trip time is between 1.5 and 2 hours.
Climate
Please check weather conditions prior to departure. Average high/low temperatures in °F for Vienna are: April, 61°/46°, May, 70°/54°; June, 75°/59°; July, 80°/63°; August, 80°/63°; September, 70°/56°; and October, 60°/48°
Important to know
DOCUMENTS
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Extra Stay
Consider extra nights in Regensburg, Passau, or both!
Tour Operator
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