8 Days Exploring Passau to Vienna - Danube Cycle(Self guided)

8 Days Exploring Passau to Vienna - Danube Cycle(Self guided) 8 Days

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8 Days Exploring Passau to Vienna - Danube Cycle(Self guided)
8 Days Exploring Passau to Vienna - Danube Cycle(Self guided)
8 Days Exploring Passau to Vienna - Danube Cycle(Self guided)
8 Days Exploring Passau to Vienna - Danube Cycle(Self guided)
8 Days Exploring Passau to Vienna - Danube Cycle(Self guided)
8 Days Exploring Passau to Vienna - Danube Cycle(Self guided)
8 Days Exploring Passau to Vienna - Danube Cycle(Self guided)
8 Days Exploring Passau to Vienna - Danube Cycle(Self guided)
8 Days Exploring Passau to Vienna - Danube Cycle(Self guided)
8 Days Exploring Passau to Vienna - Danube Cycle(Self guided)

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Duration: 8 Days
Comfort: 66.6666666666667%
Language: English
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Style: Independent (Self-Guided)
Trip ID: 58849
Start Location: Haidenhof, Germany
End Location: Vienna, Austria

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Primary Activities: Road Cycling
Other Activities: Religious and Spiritual Sites, Urban Exploration, Monasteries, Local Culture
Activity Level: Basic

Experience one of Europe’s most famous cycle paths from Passau, Germany, to Vienna, Austria. This is the perfect way to explore the beautiful Danube; a grand river of immense significance in Europe’s history. As you pedal your way along this leisurely and flat cycling trail, you’ll encounter meandering river valleys, charming villages, superb churches and ancient castles. You’ll ride via the vineyards, pastoral meadows and orchards of the romantic Wachau Valley, a historic wine region of Austria. By cycling at a leisurely pace there is plenty of time to stop and explore the amazing historic sites you encounter each day. The Danube finally brings you to grand Vienna, Austria’s magnificent capital. What better way to explore the rich cultural heritage and changing scenes of the Danube!

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Day 1: Arrive in Passau: Your trip starts today with your arrival in Passau, located in Lower Bavaria, Germany and known as the ‘Three River City’, sitting at the confluence of the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz rivers. Passau is easily accessible from other cities in Germany and Austria. We recommend arriving/departing by train where possible within Europe due to this method of transports minimal carbon emissions. There are no activities planned for today so you may arrive at any time but we recommend arriving earlier enough to explore the treasures of the city including the impressive Dom St Stephan Cathedral with its distinct green domes and its huge organ, the largest church organ in the world with 17,388 pipes. This evening is spent in Passau. Meals included: 1 breakfast
Day 2: Cycling Ride Germany to Austria: Today you will ride from Germany into Austria. Your first stage of cycling begins with a scenic ride along a densely wooded granite river valley through the Sauwalk to Schlogen where the hard, impermeable granite rock forces the Danube to flow back on itself in a hairpin turn, creating an interesting natural feature; this is known as the famous Schlögener Loop. On your ride today, you will encounter the Engelszell monastery; the building was a Cistercian monastery from 1293 until 1786 and today is a Trappist monastery, the only one of its kind in Austria. Tonight is spent in the town of Schlogen. (Cycling distance – 44 kilometres) Meals included: 1 breakfast
Day 3: Cycling Route to Danube River Valley: The cycling route today takes you along the widening Danube river valley between Schlogen and Linz. You will have a few river crossings today and will cycle along some quiet country paths through fertile green pastures, encountering delightful central European scenery. You will reach the historic Wilhering monastery, home to a stunning church, before we continue on to the town of Linz. Linz has many museums and churches to explore including the Museum of Modern Art and the Church of St. Martin, which is the oldest church in Austria to have survived in its original form. This evening is spent in the city of Linz. (Cycling distance – 53 kilometres) Meals included: 1 breakfast
Day 4: Cycling Ride to Site of Lauriocum Town of Enns: Your ride today brings you to the Roman settlement site of Lauriocum at the town of Enns, one of Austria’s oldest towns with a magnificent Renaissance design. Another stop along the way is the riverside town Mauthausen, the chilling site of a concentration camp in World War II, paradoxically set in a pristine location. A visit here is a sobering experience but an important history lesson about the death of over 150,000 innocent people. After a visit here, you continue your ride through the lush meadows of the Machland River plain to the Strudenau River valley. Your final destination today is the city of Grein, a riverside town with a wonderful 15th century castle that awaits your discovery. (Cycling distance – 65 kilometres) Meals included: 1 breakfast
Day 5: Pedal Way from Grein to Melk: Today you will pedal your way from Grein to Melk. After Grein, the Danube starts to become narrow and craggy as you ride through the beautiful landscapes of the Strudenau; here you encounter ancient castle ruins and quaint Austrian villages liberally dotted along the river. After the villages of Marbach, you will pass the Maria Taferl, a small town set on a hilltop which was once a place of pilgrimage. As you continue on to Melk you will come across the historical landscapes of the Nibelungengau. Melk is the town that marks the beginning of the stunning Wachau Valley and in your sight will soon appear one of the most spectacular buildings of the region, the Benedictine Monastery of Melk; equally as stunning both inside and out and a must to visit. This evening is spent in Melk. (Cycling distance – 51km) Meals included: 1 breakfast
Day 6: Cycling Tour from Melk to Tulin: The route today travels along the Danube through the beautiful, UNESCO World Heritage protected Wachau Valley region with its picturesque landscape of vineyards and orchards. En route you will come across Durnstein, a charming town of narrow winding streets, lively town squares and cute shops. It’s then on to the historic town of Krems; home to a prominent 17th century town hall and a myriad of beautiful churches. After visiting the town, you cross the Danube and looking back, can enjoy great views of the town. Cycling on, you will pass through Traismauer and past the Gottweig monastery, set atop the Gottweig Mountain and surrounded by lush forest. Your final destination for today and stopping point is the medieval town of Tulln, known as the Flower City. (Cycling distance – 45km) Meals included: 1 breakfast
Day 7: Final Cycling Tour to Wienerwald Tulin: Today is your final day of cycling and the shortest cycling stage. The route takes you through the Wienerwald, a stunning forest of pines, firs, oaks and beeches, to Klosterneuburg, which has an imposing Augustine Church dating back to 1108. The final stretch of the ride sees you approach the metropolis of Vienna, the vibrant and grand capital of Austria and a fitting end point to a rewarding week of cycling. You will hand your bikes back on arrival at your hotel in Vienna and the rest of the day is free to explore Vienna. (Cycling distance – 38km) Meals included: 1 breakfast
Day 8: Tour Ends Breakfast in Vienna: Your tour ends after breakfast in Vienna. With so much to see and do in Vienna we recommend booking extra nights to make the most of your time here – enquire at time of booking. Meals included: 1 breakfast

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Trip ID#: 58849

CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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