Danube Cycle Path:
The mother of
all cycle paths
Experience freedom, nature and history on two wheels
On the Danube Cycle Path, you follow the river and experience the Danube in all its diversity. Your adventure starts in Passau, the city of three rivers, and takes you through the Upper Austrian Danube Valley to the historic town of Grein. You will enjoy a continuous, well-developed cycle route that combines relaxed cycling with real highlights. In a total of 6 stages on the north and south banks of the Danube, you can plan your tour to suit you – from a micro-adventure at the weekend to a cycling trip lasting several days.
Cycling along the Danube: variety that suits your pace
The Danube region awaits you with many wonderful routes! For example, you can start your tour to Vienna from the baroque town of Schärding via the Inn Cycle Path or choose a completely different route on the Danube Cycle Path.
Factbox
- 150 km of well-developed cycle infrastructure
- 700 km of e-bike tours
- Over 70 e-bike charging stations
- 17 bike-friendly bett+bike businesses
- NEW since 2025: Free Danube cycle path folder
Discover more cycle tours in the Danube region
You've never experienced cycling along the Danube like this before: discover our 15 e-bike tours and enjoy new perspectives. Between Schärding and Grein, you'll not only cycle along the Danube and Inn rivers, but also branch off into the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Looking for a sporting challenge? Then cover some altitude metres, reward yourself with fantastic views and let your energy run wild while mountain biking!
Find the bike tour that suits you here:
Holiday offers on the Danube Cycle Path
Would you like to enjoy the beautiful cycle path along the Danube and prefer ready-made packages?
With the cycle travel agencies you will have found the ideal holiday in the heart of the Danube region of Upper Austria in no time at all.
Explore the area and let yourself be spoilt by fantastic views and culinary delights on your route along the Danube Cycle Path!
Important services when cycling along the Danube
Whether transport, service points or viewpoints - the cycle path along the Danube awaits you with an excellent infrastructure:
Various mobility options and ferries ensure that you can reach your destination easily, while a total of 20 Roman rest areas inform you about the heritage of the Eternal City while you relax. At e-charging stations you can easily refuel your e-bike and quickly pick up important information at the tourist information centres at the tourist information centres.
And if you are travelling alone but would like to have a companion on your cycle tour along the Danube, you can register via the travel partner exchange with other cyclists.
Discover the Danube cycle path in all its splendour
A successful cycle tour on the Danube requires more than just the right route. Great excursion destinations, marvellous culinary delights, Sports and leisure facilities, service & facilities and the best accommodation can also be found here!
FAQs - Frequently asked questions
Yes, the cycle tour operator Donau Touristik GmbH offers this service: www.donaureisen.at/radreisen/allgemeines/tagesradverleih
Yes, an individual luggage transfer is offered by the company Kofferbutler: www.kofferbutler.com/gepaeckservice/reisegepaeckservice
You can book a train with ÖBB at www.oebb.at. Please note that bicycle transport requires a reservation and is only possible to a limited extent.
Return from Klosterneuburg: there is also a cycle bus with a direct connection from Klosterneuburg to Passau. Reserve your seat at www.stadtmarketing-klosterneuburg.at/radbus-nach-passau
Unfortunately, there is no possibility for a return journey by boat.
You are generally on the safe side if you book your accommodation before you start your journey. The summer months in particular are peak season in the Danube region. If it is important to you that your accommodation meets a certain standard of equipment and is located directly on or close to the cycle tour route, we recommend booking in advance.
You can find all accommodation providers here
You can find information about scheduled trips at Excursion boat trips on the Danube
You can find information about ferries at Ferries in the Danube region
Detailed information such as accommodation and everything to do with cycling in the Danube region of Upper Austria can be found on the website under Accommodation.
Detailed information such as accommodation and everything to do with cycling in the Danube region of Lower Austria can be found on the website vacation in danube lower austria.
These cycle travel agencies will help you plan your cycling holiday in the Danube region.
Where can I order free maps for my cycle tour along the Danube cycle path from Passau to Bratislava?
You can order free maps for your cycle tour conveniently online under Brochures
Here you can find the e-charging stations along the Danube Cycle Path: E-bike charging stations
Long-term parking in Schärding
Public car parks: Cemetery car park, Schärding multi-storey car park Parking in Schärding
Long-term car parks in Passau:
Find all information about the car parks at: Parking in Passau
For cycle tours & cycle cruises, it is possible to book a car park from the cycle tour operator Donau Touristik GmbH (unguarded/fenced): www.donaureisen.at