Germany & Austria: The Danube River
Overview
Highlights
- Discover the historic old town of Passau at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers.
- Stay at comfortable 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), formerly a railroad 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.
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Trip includes
- 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)
- Puncture-protected tires
- Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
- Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
- Support Vehicle
- Luggage Transportation
- Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
- Welcome Reception
- Facilitated Cultural Experiences
- Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Itinerary
We suggest arriving in Germany at least one day prior to the tour start date as your tour begins at 1:00 p.m. Meet your VBT Local host and any other VBT guests arriving on the same day after lunch, at 1:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Altstadt Hotel in Passau (Bräugasse 2...
After breakfast, follow the popular EuroVelo 6 bike trail, a flat, paved path along the Danube River. Upon entering Austria continue on the right bank of the river towards Engelhartszell. Once in town, plan a visit to the famous Engelszell Abbey, where you’ll find Tra...
Before getting on your bike, we suggest walking up to a viewpoint that provides a scenic vista of the 180-degree river bend for which the area is known. You’ll cycle through a beautiful forest toward Aschach, where you may want to stop for coffee and cake or visit a m...
Travel by shuttle to the shores of Lunzer See, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Eastern Alps, where you’ll begin today’s downhill ride. With the Ybbs River always nearby, you’ll follow the old railroad bed once known as the Sheep’s Cheese Express enjoying splend...
Today’s route will travel along the Danube toward the Wachau Valley. You may want to stop in Melk to visit the world-famous abbey which was founded in 1089 and have a delicious lunch in one of the traditional restaurants in the Old Town. After lunch, you’ll cross the ...
Today you will get to explore both sides of the river. After a few miles of pedaling downstream along the left bank, you’ll arrive in Dürnstein. Take time to explore this charming village. You may want to visit the ruins of the 12th-century castle on the top of the hi...
The tour ends at your hotel in Weissenkirchen. From here you may continue with your independent travel. For details, refer to your VBT Handbook. Depending upon your destination, it may not be possible to depart for the U.S. on the last day of the tour. Please check ai...
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