On this classic Danube route, you'll cycle shorter distances each day. The Austrian Danube Cycle Path lets you enjoy castle ruins, ancient Roman settlements, romantic villages, and beautiful reflections on the Danube River. » read more about Donauradweg from Passau to Vienna, 9 days hotels
Europe’s most popular cycling route follows former towpaths, once trampled by some sixty horses pulling a single ship upstream. The cobblestones have long since made way for smooth asphalt. The 325 km route from Passau in Germany to Vienna runs on both sides of the Danube. Your route description tells you where the traffic is quieter or even car-free. With bridges and small ferries, you can easily seek out the peaceful sections.
This version spreads the journey over more days, letting you cycle shorter distances each day. Still, you’ll follow the classic Danube route from Passau via Schlögen, Linz, Grein, Spitz and Tulln to Vienna.
It looks like Hansel and Gretel’s cottage – a riot of colors and shapes. But Friedensreich Hundertwasser’s house wasn’t built as a fairytale home, but as a modern apartment complex. The irregular forms and whimsical details make this piece of architecture truly unconventional. The staircase is topped by an onion-shaped dome, and the rooftop gardens are lushly planted with hundreds of trees and shrubs. With this creation, the philosopher and artist rejected the formal and sterile buildings typically seen in Vienna.
Address: Löwengasse/Kegelgasse
A small ferry takes you across the river at Engelhartszell. The village’s modest church is charming, often welcoming visitors with open doors. Even more impressive is the baroque Stift Engelszell just a bit further on – Austria’s only Trappist monastery. But instead of beer, the monks here produce a variety of strong spirits, including a delicious egg liqueur.Address: Stiftstraße 6, Engelhartszell.
Charming Grein is home to beautiful 16th-century buildings, many adorned with ornate baroque façades. There's also a castle offering five-star views over the Danube and a museum dedicated to river navigation. A must-see is the 1791 Stadttheater. Narrow hallways and creaking stairs lead to rooms filled with hats, costumes, masks, velvet, feathers and vintage photos. Among the wooden rows of seats in this miniature theatre, a clever little chamber pot was hidden. Its door was made from two fabric strips, allowing one to follow the performance through the slit while tending to other business.
Donauradweg from Passau to Vienna, 9 days hotels
You cycle this classic Danube route with shorter daily distances, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings and the sights along the way. This allows you to visit numerous monasteries, museums and historic town centres during your cycling holiday along the Danube.
TIP: Book an extra night in Vienna and then reserve a guided city tour with our partner Baja Bikes, the specialist in city bike tours. Visit www.bajabikes.eu for more information.
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