We departed from passau, germany, went all the way to vienna, austria, and came back with lots of stops along the way. Having said that, i do recommend doing longer cycle rides before biking the danube. Explore austria, germany and switzerland on the lake constance bike path, cruise along the peaceful and historic bavarian danube, or indulge your senses on the moselle bike path. The path begins in passau, a town in germany near the austrian border. Danube bike path passau to vienna bike tour austria. Centuries ago, treppelweg, or towpaths, were laid down along the mighty danube so that horses could pull barges along the river. This book covers the first 1270km of the 2900km entire course of the river, from its source in southern germanys black forest to the vibrant city of budapest. The path is predominately flat, apart from a few hillside villages. Enjoy one of our selfguided cycling tours packages quality accommodation luggage transfer from hotel to hotel high quality bikes hotline choose the tour that.
River cruise and bike through five countries from prague to budapest. The danube river may not take the title for the longest river in europe, but it is definitely the most visited. The cycle begins directly at the bike garage where your bikes were collected, following the danube through the austrian border town of engelhartszell which is home to a former cistercian abbey 12931786 and since 1925 the only trappist monastery in austria. Starting the day by biking through a spectacular landscape with steep rock walls, sunkissed terraced vineyards, beautifully blooming orchards, quaint villages, dignified monasteries and authentic castles, take advantage of all the splendid panoramic outlooks, until you reach. We are in our early 60s, but very active and fit, although we are not bikers in the spandex mode. At macs, were happy to help you find, plan and personalize your perfect biking itinerary in germany. Danube cycle way guidebook black forest to budapest. This makes it suitable for everyone and although it can be difficult riding up hills with luggage on the back, it is manageable. My husband and i heard about a danube river cruise where you can bike along the river and meet up with the ship in the evening. The danube bike trail riverside outdoor sport in austria. Look forward visiting three of europes most charming capitals. Youll receive the danube bike trail book by esterbauer at your start hotel.
Dedicated bike paths that were paved and level made for easy biking. Beautiful scenery along the river and thru farms and vineyards, picturesque little towns, lovely churches, monasteries, and castles. This book covers the first 1270km of the 2900km entire. This system allowed goods to be transported between the black forest and the black sea a 1,777mile journey. If you are organizing your own trip, or taking a selfguided trip, the author strongly recommends that you obtain the following bike guide book in english. Enjoy one of our selfguided cycling tours packages quality accommodation luggage transfer from hotel to hotel high quality bikes hotline choose the tour that best fits your wishes, and well take care for the rest. A beginners guide to cycling the danube river hostelworld.
If you plan to do a selfsupported cycle tour, it will be crucial having a good map. Due to the current infrastructure, we will not be able to cycle on the danubes narrowest portion, however, instead, we will discover it by boat and on foot. The danube bicycle route that stretches approximately 320 kilometers or a little over 200 miles between passau, germany and vienna, austria ranks as one of the worlds best cycle routes. While there are many books out there, the two most recognised ones are the danube bike trail 2 guide book by esterbauer and the the danube cycleway. I thoroughly enjoyed myself, even with my limited cycling experience. From the rivers source in germany down to the black sea it is about 1,800 miles.
Book your danube bike path passau to vienna bike tour austria germany here. With around 40,000 cyclists cycling the danube river every summer, the paths and signage are well maintained, making it easy to move in between towns. Both rides are mostly on paved, flat bike paths with a couple of short ascents. Passau to vienna is the most popular section of the danube cycle path. Over the course of a week, we cycled around 250 km, and. The occasion to cycle down the danube came about in conjunction with a. Coursing through germany, austria, hungary and seven other countries all the way to the black sea, the danube is the soul of central europe. The danube cycle path is the perfect place for cycling holidays. Leading through germany, austria, slovakia and hungary, the route visits spectacular gorges, hilltop castles, vineyardclad hillsides and medieval towns. Danube bike trail passau to budapest vienna explorers. The danube bike trail 2, available from esterbauer in austria or on the internet shopping sites some tour operators may supply this book as. Danube has the misleading subtitle a sentimental journey from the source to the black sea.
From passau to vienna by bikeline and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Danube river self guided cycling holiday danube cycle trips. The danube is at its romantic best just west of vienna. It sees up to 600,000 cyclists a year with the majority of those in july and august. So in other words, the danube is suitable for pretty much anyone in reasonable shape. When choosing the route, we expected it to be much closer to the river, but reality showed it is impossible, as the floods here are very extensive and. The danube cycle path is said to be the most popular and most beautiful bike ride in europe. Cycle tour along the blue danube, staying on board a traditional river barge. While there are many books out there, the two most recognised possibly are the danube bike trail 1 guide book by esterbauer and the the danube cycleway guide book by cicerone. There are plenty of options but its important to book in advance. You may extend your daily mileage with a loop ride before lunch. Begin biking from melk, again following the danube bike path. This book describes the routes on both sides of the river. From the source in the black forest to budapest cicerone guide.
As a cyclist, you are most probably interested in the danubes course through germany, austria, slovakia and hungary. After breakfast we had two chores to attend to in the little town of grein. Enchanting river landscapes, unique natural spectacles, impressive sights, a lot of culture and legendary history can be found on the cycle path through germanys south, austria, slovakia and hungary. You cant go wrong on this, though this portion of the route eurovelo 6 is fully signed and paved as it snakes along the danube. Vienna, the metropolis of waltz, bratislava, the capital of coronation and budapest, the paris of the east. Danube cycle invites you to cycle through europes most popular cycling path along the danube river. Along the majestic river, you pass romantic castles, cozy villages and sprawling vineyards. Day 1 warm up with a ride through the bavarian forest.
I would suggest getting a detailed map of the area as well. The smaller map sections are at a good detail, although the explanatory text may be a page or two distant from the relevant map. From the source in the black forest to budapest cicerone guide wells, mike on. The lowimpact sport is particularly suitable for flat stretches of the danube and rhine rivers, where the countryside is scenic and countries such as germany and austria have. Join us along these culturerich banks, whose scenic vineyards, ancient monasteries and elegant cities have inspired travelers for centuries. If on a boat, you wont have to pack and unpack every day. The danube bike trail 2, available from esterbauer in austria or on the internet shopping sites some tour operators may supply this book as part of their package. Stretching from germany to the ukraine and crossing through 10 countries, the danube is home to many ecosystems, beautiful landscapes and cyclists both those kitted out in lycra and the adventurous, inexperienced a. Danube bike trail vienna to budapest vienna explorers. The road today was nice and easy, mainly good biking roads, though we didnt see much of the river again. We recommend the danube cycling path from donaueschingen to budapest and frommers guide to the danube valley and vienna. Biking in germany book bike tours in germany with macs. While there are many books out there, the two most recognised possibly are the danube bike trail 1 guide book by esterbauer and the the danube cycleway guide book by. Starting at the historic german border town of passau, the trail follows the danube river europes second largest through the beautiful landscape of the upperdanube valley into vienna.
Biking the danube cycling path a guide to the danube bike trail the danube cycling path is the best known cycle route in europe, and a great destination for anyone planning a cycling holiday. The mighty danube river called the donau in german flows from its source in the black forest of germany all the way to the black sea. Danube river cruise family bike tour european river. Danube cycle path family bike tour danube hits for kids. Avalon waterways biking along the danube cruise critic. The danube bike trail the most prominent of all bike routes in austria, this tour will take you to some of austrias most impressive cultural sites.
We looked around various maps and guide books for some biking trip that we could. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Biking the danube cycling path a guide to the danube. While i was fine physically, i ended up with a compressed nerve in both of my hands which was really painful. We took a cycling trip along the danube river this summer and this book was very helpful in deciding routes along the river and towns to stop in. The danube bike path offers an ideal way to view the region. The danube cycling path is the best known cycle route in europe, and a great destination for anyone planning a cycling holiday. However, it is not a travel book in the ordinary sense, it is rather an extended essay on literature with the danube providing the linear structure instead of a chronology, which is nowhere to be seen. Since i was a child and first heard the beautiful blue danube waltz, ive had an image of the danube river as romantic and beautiful, but im ashamed to say that i had never seen the danube before this trip, taken in july 2004.
I needed a new guide book to the danube path having lost mine, and len needed to find a photo shop that could tell him whether his damaged camera was actually taking pictures. In september, matt and i, and five of our friends went on a river cruisebicycle ride on the danube river. Vbt the leader in bicycling vacations, travel with local guides and small groups, request your free catalog or call 18002453868. The book you receive at your start hotel is danube bike trail, a 200page, englishlanguage book of maps, route information, sightseeing, and photographs in a 9. The danube cycle path is one of the most beautiful cycle routes in europe. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed. Mix a cruise with a bike ride through the danubes wachau valley, lined with ruined castles, beautiful abbeys including the glorious melk abbey, small towns, and vineyard upon vineyard. First of all, we will embark on a little boat and reach a cave which served for a refuge to the austrohungarian army. Discover everything you need to know about cycling the danube river. The paths here are much more developed than along the river further downstream. As a cyclist, you are most probably interested in the danube s course through germany, austria, slovakia and hungary. The danube cycle path begins at the source in donaueschingen and winds from there for about 1,260 kilometres to budapest.
It is a great choice for a more active and adventurous holiday or those on a budget. The danube bike trial from vienna to budapest offer easy cycling along mostly flat and wellmarked bike paths. A sentimental journey from the source to the black. Donau cycle path passau all you need to know before. You may also book a walking tour of the city at an additional cost of approximately 2228 per person. Self guided cycling tours along the danube enjoy cycling holidays along river danube.
You can purchase it in advance through enter bk002 in the search box for the book that covers the area from passau to vienna. You get to know the cities of regensburg, passau, linz, vienna and budapest. Save in six days of cycling, we managed a pitiful 106 miles, or about six per cent of the danube s. We enjoyed our bike trip along the danube river immensely. Buy danube bike trail 2 passau to vienna 8th edition by bikeline isbn. The book is laid out nicely, splitting the trail into sections, either north or south bank of the danube. Suitable for cyclists of all ages and abilities, heres all you need to know about the danube bike trail. Please note the tour price reflected on the brochure is subject to change.
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