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Danube bike tour: Unforgettable cycling tours through Europe ☀️

Der Donauradweg in Deutschland.
The Danube Cycle Path in Germany.
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  • Very good value for money
  • Tours including hotels and luggage transport
  • Extensive route books & GPS data
  • Top brand rental bikes bookable
  • Over 30 years of experience

Cycling holiday along the Danube: from the Black Forest to Budapest

The Danube Cycle Path is one of Europe's most famous cycling routes, offering cyclists an unforgettable tour through the continent. It stretches 2.800 km along the Danube River , from its source in the Black Forest to the Danube Delta in the Black Sea. Along the way, you'll traverse eight countries and countless picturesque landscapes, vibrant cities, and historic sites . Following the course of the Danube, the cycle path offers diverse routes through scenic river valleys, forests, and meadows, passing through historic towns and villages and providing breathtaking views of the majestic Danube . Book your cycling tour along the Danube Cycle Path now, including luggage transfer!


  • More than 2.800 km of river landscape to explore
  • You can cycle approx. 600 km along Germany alone
  • Varied routes through picturesque landscapes and historic towns
  • Ideal for those interested in nature and culture
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Popular bike tours along the Danube Cycle Path

Our cycling tour recommendations on the Danube

Experience unique impressions on the Danube Cycle Path along the second longest river in Europe with our cycle tours. The well-developed and signposted cycle paths offer an inviting and entertaining cycling experience. In our travel offer you will find numerous top cycle tours that will bring you closer to the most beautiful and relaxing places along the Danube.

Culinary bike tour from Passau to Vienna

Explore Austria's cuisine and wine cellars on a delightful Danube cycling tour! This culinary Danube cycling tour takes you through breathtaking landscapes, historic cities, and along the Danube River. Enjoy specialty beers from the Mühlviertel region, exquisite wines from the Wachau Valley, and sweet treats.

The cycling tour begins in Passau, where you'll check into your hotel and explore the city on a three-river city tour. On the Danube cycle route, you'll ride past Engelhartszell to the Schlögen Bend, where you'll immerse yourself in the Mühlviertel region's beer culture in the evening . The tour continues to Linz, where you'll sample the original Linzer Torte in a picturesque coffee house.

Your cycling tour takes you through Enns, Austria's oldest town, and orchards until you reach Ardagger. In Maria Taferl, culinary delights await you at the gourmet Hotel Schachner restaurant. Discover the world-famous Wachau wine region, where you can taste award-winning Wachau wines at the Schneeweiß winery . On the last day, you return to Passau or extend your stay with additional nights. Look forward to this varied and enjoyable cycling tour along the Danube!

14-day XXL tour from Passau to Budapest

The Danube cycling tour from Passau to Budapest is a diverse and enriching experience. The route leads through breathtaking river landscapes, past vineyards, orchards, castles, and fortresses. Explore the hospitality of Austria and Hungary , stroll through the old town of Bratislava , and enjoy the charm of Vienna before arriving in Budapest , one of Europe's most beautiful cities.

The 14-day bike tour begins in Passau and leads through the upper Danube valley, past Schlögen, Linz, Enns, Grein, Maria Taferl, Melk, Krems, Tulln, Vienna, Bad Deutsch Altenburg, Bratislava, Györ, Komarno, Esztergom and finally Budapest. 

Parliament in Budapest on the Danube at sunset

During the tour, you can explore the picturesque old town of Linz, visit Austria's oldest city theater in Grein, enjoy the enchanting scenery of the Wachau Valley, admire the impressive basilica in Esztergom, and discover the town of Szentendre on the mainland. The highlight of the trip is the boat trip to Budapest , where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the city's most famous landmarks.

Exclusive cycle tour from Passau to Vienna

The Danube Cycle Tour Passau-Vienna (Exclusive) is a luxury cycling holiday that takes you through breathtaking landscapes and offers accommodation in carefully selected hotels . The 7-day tour begins with your arrival in Passau. The following day, you leave this charming city at the confluence of three rivers and cycle through the Upper Danube Valley towards the Schlögen Bend , where you will take a ferry across the Danube. The journey continues through the wooded Upper Danube Valley and the vast expanse of the Eferding Basin before you reach the vibrant Danube city of Linz. The fourth day offers plenty to see, including Enns, Austria's oldest town, pristine floodplain landscapes, and the delightful riverside town of Grein, known for its Baroque architecture.

Old Hofburg in Vienna the capital of Austria on the Danube

Then you cycle through the impressive landscape of the Strudengau and Nibelungengau to the Wachau. From Melk you can explore the Wachau and their famous wine places on the way to Krems. Enjoy one along the way tasty snack in one of the numerous wine taverns. Your bike tour finally takes you out of the Wachau and into the flat Tullner Feld. From Tulln, take the train to Vienna, where a wealth of sights awaits you and you can end the trip comfortably.

Short tour Regensburg – Passau

The short Regensburg-Passau bike tour takes you along the Danube, past the fertile plains of the Gäuboden region and the foothills of the Bavarian Forest. Begin your journey in Regensburg , a UNESCO World Heritage city , and admire important architectural monuments such as the Stone Bridge and the imposing cathedral.

On the second day, you'll cycle the " Tour de Baroque " across the Nibelungen Bridge and along the Walhalla Avenue to Donaustauf and on to Straubing, known for its baroque townhouses and picturesque town square. Day three takes you via Oberalteich and Bogen to Metten, where the eponymous monastery awaits your visit, before you spend the night in Deggendorf, with its impressive churches and Gothic town hall.

Regensburg with the Danube and the cathedral and its stone bridge in the Upper Palatinate in Bavaria

On the fourth day, you continue along the " Tour de Baroque ," passing through Winzer and Vilshofen, until you finally reach Passau, the historic city of three rivers . Here you can explore the cathedral with the world's largest church organ , numerous museums, and the Veste Oberhaus fortress, or take a three-river cruise. After a final breakfast in Passau, your eventful short tour comes to an end.

In Donaueschingen, the Danube is formed by the confluence of the Brigach and Breg. On its 600 km route through Germany, it flows through other cities, such as Sigmaringen, Riedlingen, Ehingen, Ulm, Leipheim, Günzburg, Gundelfingen, Dillingen, Donauwörth, Neuburg, Ingolstadt, Kelheim, Regensburg, Straubing, Deggendorf, Vilshofen and Passau . After Passau, the Danube continues through the countries of Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova to the Black Sea.

Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria

Here is a selection. Black Forest, Die Baar, Swabian Jura, Upper Danube Nature Park, Bavarian Swabia, Upper Bavaria, Lower Bavaria, Bavarian Forest.

The Danube Cycle Path is connected to a large number of cycle paths. A selection along the German Danube.

Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Path, Heidelberg-Black Forest-Lake Constance Cycle Path, Swabian Alb Cycle Path, Iller Cycle Path, Via Claudia Augusta, Altmühltal Cycle Path, 5 Rivers Cycle Path, German Limes Cycle Path, Tauern Cycle Path, Inn Cycle Path.

Additional services included - for a relaxed Danube bike tour

With our exclusive bike tours, we offer you comfortable additional services at no extra cost to make your stay as pleasant as possible. We take care of your physical, mental and spiritual well-being and ensure that you have an unforgettable holiday.

Comfortable accommodations on the Danube

All hotels are clean and well-maintained and feature a shower or bath. A generous breakfast is included in all accommodations, ensuring you start your day well-nourished and ready for your daily excursions.

Hotel am Jungfernstieg von außen
Hotel am Jungfernstieg from the outside

Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel

To ensure you have unrestricted travel throughout the day, we transport your luggage from hotel to hotel. This way, you don't have to worry about a thing and can enjoy the breathtaking scenery with complete ease.

Wir transportieren Ihr Gepäck jeden Tag von Hotel zu Hotel.
We transport your luggage from hotel to hotel every day.

Individual cycling tour along the Danube

All our cycling tours are self-guided and independent. This means you can cycle at your own pace, without any stress. Take breaks whenever you like, giving you the opportunity to linger longer in certain places and stroll through the many villages. Enjoy your cycling tour to the fullest!

Glückliche Familie in Engelszell an der Donau

Travel documents with tips for daily planning

Our comprehensive travel documents contain detailed suggestions and tips for planning your day. Of course, you are free to deviate from these and plan your own activities. The only important thing is that you arrive at your destination or accommodation in the evening.

To help you find your way around as easily as possible, we provide route descriptions in various languages. You can find out which languages ​​the documents are available in for your specific cycling tour in the details on the corresponding tour page.

Eine Variation an Reisedokumenten samt Routenheft, Karte und Broschüren
Overview of the detailed travel documents

Rent bicycles and be there in case of a breakdown.

Of course, you have the option of renting bicycles and e-bikes from us for a fee. In the event of a flat tire or other complications, we are always happy to assist you. You can reach us via our service hotline +49 (0) 3831 30676-0.

Reifenpanne mit unseren geliehen Fahrrädern? Wir helfen Ihnen gerne weiter!
Flat tire on one of our rented bikes? We're happy to help!
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