The itinerary
at a glance
For your 12-day tour from Passau/Schärding to Vienna
Stroll through the pretty baroque town of Schärding and admire the famous "Silberzeile". It is recommended to arrive early because Passau has much to offer. The well-known cathedral houses the world´s biggest church organ. In the evening: personal welcome briefing and handover of the bikes (if booked).
You will cycle only a short distance along the river Inn and soon reach Passau, well known as the city of three rivers. Take some time for a stroll through the city center or visit the cathedral which houses the world´s biggest church organ. From Passau you continue along the river Danube. Via Obernzell you cycle through the "Sauwald region" to Engelhartszell, where the only Trappist monastery of Austria invites you to a liqueur tasting.
Then the route guides you through the nature reserve "Donauleiten", from where you reach the Schlögen Bend. This is where granite proved to be too much of an opponent and forced the Danube to change directions by 180 degrees. This natural spectacle will inspire you!
Today you cycle through the green Eferdinger Basin via the market towns of Aschach, Ottensheim and Wilhering to the Upper Austrian capital of Linz. The historic old town has many pubs and eateries for you to discover. Other highlights of the European Capital of Culture 2009 include the magnificent views from Pöstlingberg Mountain and a walk through the Donaulände Park.
For a change the route guides you away from the course of the Danube via St. Florian (Augustinian monastery) to Enns. There you can view the town square with its 60-meter-high town tower, the landmark of the oldest town in Austria, or you visit the archaeological collection in the municipal museum Lauriacum.
Back on the Danube you cycle alongside and reach the beautiful little baroque town of Grein. Here you have the opportunity to visit the oldest municipal theater in Austria that is still being used. Additionally, you can visit the maritime museum or Greinburg castle. In Maria Taferl, high above the Danube, you will find the magnificent pilgrimage church, which attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.
You should make a little stop in Melk and look up or you will miss the beautiful Melk monastery that overlooks the Danube.
As soon as you leave the town you will get into the picturesque Wachau region, where you can enjoy the charming atmosphere of the region’s typical orchards and vineyards. A wine tasting is almost a must in this area - we have included it for you.
Today you can really relax on a stroll through the wine towns of Spitz, Weißenkirchen or Dürnstein. Get to know the beauty and hospitality of the Wachau, which has made it so famous, and enjoy every moment of the day.
Today you cycle to the Roman town of Tulln. There you can enjoy the silence and culture of the rural region over again. Sight to visit: Egon-Schiele-museum.
The final kilometers of your bike tour will be a relaxed trip to the Danube metropolis of Vienna. As soon as you arrive you can enjoy all the amenities of the city for the rest of the day. Treat yourself to a Viennese-style Americano coffee and a piece of the famous Sachertorte cake in one of Vienna’s typical coffee houses. Take a stroll along Vienna’s Parade shopping street, along Mariahilfer Strasse, visit the St Stephen’s Cathedral or see the main sights and take a trip in one of the famous Fiaker cabs.
A day in Vienna offers many opportunities to explore the city of waltzes. A well-developed network of cycle paths leads to the city's sights.
Before heading back to your host in the north of Vienna in the evening, you cycle across the Danube Island, the recreational oasis of the metropolis, where the "Copa Cagrana" and numerous other beach bars invite you to enjoy cocktails on the "sandy beach" while listening to relaxed music.
Today you are spoiled for choice. A short round trip takes you to the Lower Austrian Weinviertel. Or you can explore Vienna by bike. The city offers over 1,400 km of dedicated cycle paths and is considered one of the friendliest cities for cycle tourists. A short hiking tour takes you to the famous Grinzing, where Vienna also grows its own wine. Or you can use the day to stroll through the city again with its wealth of monuments and memorials.
Departure after breakfast. If you are interested in, we would be pleased to book some extra nights for you.
Level
Beginners and dabblers
You feel right at home on flat terrain. You have nothing against a few little breaks, and sightseeing is a priority for you. These trips are also suitable for cyclists who are not super fit. In short, these tours are for all those who prefer relaxed cycling and easy enjoyment for body, mind and soul.
Topography
Along the Danube, it is flat throughout or slightly downhill.
Road conditions
You cycle almost exclusively on well-maintained and well-marked bike paths.
Route-finding & navigation
You will navigate by yourself using maps and/or GPS data.
Services & info
Trip details
- 11 x overnight stays in accommodations of the chosen category
- 11 x hearty breakfast buffet
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
- Carefully designed routes
- Ferry trip Au – Schlögen including bike (2nd day)
- Wine tasting in the Wachau region (6th day)
- Detailed cycling map with route information in English
- PEDALO app and/or GPS data
- 1 x detailed info package per room in English
- Personal welcome and briefing in German and English
- 7-day service hotline in German and English
- Transfer Vienna - Passau/Schärding, per person: € 85,-
- Transfer Vienna - Passau/Schärding incl. bike, per person: € 124,-
If you choose not to receive a printed copy of the detailed itinerary, you will receive a discount of € 20,- per room. In this case, we will email you the digital version of the itinerary and hotel list in advance.
In section 4 of the booking form, you can choose between the printed itinerary and the digital bonus.
Local/resort tax: according to tariff
If applicable, these are to be paid directly to the hotel and are not included in the holiday price.
Prices & Dates
at a glance
Arrival: Daily from 29.03. to 12.10.2025
Frequently asked
questions
Your travel documents usually include general travel information, a hotel list, a road book and/or detailed maps as well as a textual description of the route; you will also get luggage tags and possibly also vouchers and/or information material on the various sightseeing attractions. The exact contents of the information package depend on the booked trip and its included services.
The documents will be sent to you approx. two to three weeks before the start of your tour. Depending on the trip, you may receive them partly in digital form and partly by post – or you will receive the hotel list and general travel information in advance by e-mail, and the remaining documents along with the maps on site at your starting hotel.
Please note that the travel documents are issued exclusively for PEDALO guests and are therefore not available without a booking.
You will navigate using GPS data. You therefore need your own GPS device and/or the free, user-friendly PEDALO app.
You will also receive daily map sheets from us with elevation profiles and basic information about the route, which you can use to get a general overview.
Travel insurance is not included in our prices. You can decide whether to get a quote elsewhere or simply book your travel insurance online at pedalo.com/en/service/travel-insurance. In any case, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance!
Please note that for last-minute bookings (less than 30 days before the start of the trip), insurance cover can only be taken out within 3 days of booking.