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Danube Cycle Path, Passau to Vienna (Germany & Austria)

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The Danube Cycle Path (Donauradweg) between Passau and Vienna is one of Europe's most iconic and well-maintained long-distance cycling routes, stretching approximately 340 kilometres through Germany and Austria. Following the Danube River downstream, the route passes through a stunning mix of landscapes — from the dramatic gorges of the Schlögener Schlinge and the rolling hills of the Wachau Valley (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to riverside monasteries, medieval castles, and charming market towns like Linz and Melk. The path is largely flat and well-signposted, making it accessible to a wide range of cyclists, from beginners to seasoned tourers. Cyclists are drawn here for the combination of effortless riverside riding, excellent infrastructure, rich history, and the rewarding finish in the imperial city of Vienna.

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Danube Cycle Path, Passau to Vienna (Germany & Austria) · 8 days

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Self-Launched Danube Cycle: Passau to Vienna

A self-launched version of Exodus's 8-day Danube cycling holiday: pedalling the Donauradweg from Passau across the Austrian border to Schlögen, Linz, Grein, Melk and the Wachau vineyards, then on into Vienna. Instead of a packaged tour you hire a bike locally, ride a route with excellent signposting the whole way, book your own guesthouses and use the bike-friendly Austrian regional trains when you want a shorter day. Daily rides of roughly 40-70 km on flat riverside paths — suitable for anyone comfortable on a bike. Costs are approximate and based on summer 2025/26 mid-range guesthouse and hostel rates.

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