
Germany & Austria: The Danube River
Self-Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 5 - 63 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 6 hours
Starting From
10-day Air Package
$3,845
7-day Bike Tour Only
$2,795
Per person, double occupancy
Germany & Austria: The Danube River
Satisfy your adventurous spirit on a Danube River bike tour. This stunning ride follows the banks of the famous Danube, taking you from Passau on the border of Germany to the celebrated Wachau Valley in Austria. En route, you’ll snake your way past fairytale countryside and imposing castles, spend a delightful day in the Alps, and cruise down gentle slopes of the Ybbs Valley Cycle Trail to the majestic Danube River. We’ll explore famous sites, such as Engelhartszell, Schlögener Schlinge, and the royal Melk Abbey, and pause to relax in the lush, wine-tasting region of Wachau. Your memorable accommodations on this Danube River bike tour include cozy riverside lodges and quaint, historic hotels.
Tour Highlights
- Discover the historic old town of Passau at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers.
- Stay at luxury lodges with spectacular river views and hotels brimming with history
- Ride along one of Austria’s most famous bike paths, the Ybbs Valley Cycle Trail (Ybbstalradweg), which in olden days was a rail bed connecting the Alps with the Danube
- Bike on one of Europe’s most well-known bike paths, the EuroVelo 6, along the banks of the Danube combining easy terrain with fabulous views from both sides of the river
- Taste the famous white wines of the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau Valley whose vineyards date back to the medieval Roman settlements.
What to Expect
This tour offers easy, riverside terrain. Riding is primarily on paved bike paths with some road riding through both urban and rural areas. For the Ybbs Valley Cycle Trail, you will be transported to Lunz am See for a splendid ride with a gradual descent. Please verify your bike selection for this tour as it is not always possible to change bikes once you arrive. Travel with your friends and family—we can accommodate multiple guests on this self-guided vacation. Our 24/7 support system is available as needed.
- Daily Mileage: 5 - 63 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 6 hours
Cycling
Cyclists
System
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
Apr59º/41º
May68º/46º
Jun73º/52º
Jul77º/54º
Aug75º/55º
Sep77º/58º
Oct73º/55º
Average
Precipitation:
Apr2.75 in
May3.30 in
Jun3.8 in
Jul3.95 in
Aug3.6 in
Sep1.2 in
Oct3.37 in
Air Package | Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare | ||
Detailed information for your independent travel to/from arrival and departure airports | ||
One night in Passau and one night in Vienna in conveniently located hotels with breakfasts included | ||
Transportation from the last hotel in Weissenkirchen to your hotel in Vienna (one-hour drive) | ||
Transportation from Ottensheim to Ybbs an der Donau (one-hour drive) | ||
Transportation from Ybbs an der Donau to the top of the mountain at Lunz am See (45-minute drive) | ||
6 nights in town center boutique hotels and countryside spa hotels | ||
6 meals: 6 breakfasts |

Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
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Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
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Road Bicycle (Aluminum alloy frame)
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Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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Custom VBT bike, helmet, and bike bag
Welcome orientation and bike fitting with local host
Luggage transfers
Ride with GPS and daily route notes
VBT Road Book with destination information
24/7 support system
Flat kit and multi-tool
Your choice of VBT branded gear for your adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )

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