Every day, cycle through a picturesque region away from car traffic. Ample time for exploring the countryside, interacting with locals, as well as taking breaks and sightseeing during the bike tour.
Arrival on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, from April 26th to October 6th, and daily from June 1st to August 31st
In may, additionally every thursday
Off season: April 26th to April 29th and September 27th to October 6th
Low season: May 2nd to May 13th, June 21st to July 7th, July 29th to August 4th, and September 6th to September 23rd
High season: May 16th to June 20th, July 8th to July 28th, and August 5th to September 2nd
The light blue dates in the calendar are very popular dates. These can be booked online, but there may be surcharges or hotel or location changes. We would be happy to inform you based on your online booking how we can offer your bike holiday.
- 299 km cycling route, 45 minutes by train
- mainly flat terrain
- paved roads, largely free from car traffic
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Arrive by train from all over Germany/Austria (e.g. from the airports in Munich or Vienna) to Passau. Distribution and adjustment of rental bikes. Our tip: 3-river tour by boat (approximately € 13.- on-site, 50 minutes). Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼hotel.
Day 2, Schlögen (40 km)Pass by Engelhartszell (Roman fort Oberranna, UNESCO World Heritage Site) to the Schlögen Loop. Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼hotel.
Day 3, Linz (46 km cycling, 15 minutes by train)Through the sparsely populated Engtal to the Danube municipality of Ottensheim; by S-Bahn (half-hourly service, approximately € 5.- on-site) to Linz. Overnight stay in a 4☼☼☼☼hotel.
Day 4, Thaling/Enns (33 km)Along the Danube to St. Florian Monastery, which is considered the most important cultural center of the region. Experience baroque splendor and exciting stories. The impressive Baroque rooms, the "Bruckner organ," and the library with 160,000 works impress thousands of visitors annually. Then along the Enns Cycle Path to the destination in Thaling/Enns. Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼hotel.
Day 5, Wallsee (36 km)By ferry to Mauthausen (+ € 5.- payable on-site) and to the interactive Celtic Museum Mitterkirchen; further to the destination (Habsburg Castle). Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼hotel.
Day 6, Ybbs (40 km)Via Ardagger to Grein (castle, Baroque theater), through the Strudengau to Ybbs. Overnight stay in a 4☼☼☼☼ or 3☼☼☼hotel.
Day 7, Spitz (47 km)To Melk (Abbey) and through the Wachau, passing beautiful vineyards to the wine village of Spitz. Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼hotel.
Day 8, Vienna (57 km cycling, 30 minutes by train)Through Krems to the flower city of Tulln. By train (approximately half-hourly) to Austria's capital, Vienna (approximately € 11.- excluding bike/payable on-site). Overnight stay in a 4☼☼☼☼hotel.
Day 9, DepartureTrain journey directly from Vienna (no transfer to the train station). Transport of own bikes is done independently. Due to reduced comfort when bringing your own bikes for train travel, we recommend using our high-quality rental bikes.
- 8 nights with breakfast buffet
- Train journey to Passau/from Vienna from ICE/EC train stations throughout Germany/Austria (e.g. if you arrive by plane in Munich or Vienna), 2nd class with train reservation
- Transport fee from place to place to Vienna including liability up to € 700.- per person as well as rental bike (deduction for own bike - € 90.-) + saddlebag
- Entrance and guided tour of St. Florian Monastery
- Information package with tour map
- GPS data
- 7-day service hotline
Partially local taxes up to € 2.50 per person/night; various ferry, train and boat rides. Additional fee for sending train tickets by mail: + € 15.-.
