Danube River
Abundant history and culture
It’s one of Europe’s most popular cycling routes, and for good reason.
On its way from the Black Forest to the Black Sea, the Danube River flows through Bavaria to Passau, Germany, crosses the Austrian border and continues onward to Vienna, one of the world’s cultural capitals. It then continues through Slovakia and Hungary to Budapest. Along the way, there are stunning river landscapes, picturesque villages, and medieval towns, as well as castles, monasteries, vast gardens and sprawling vineyards.
The German and Austrian sections offer hundreds of miles of dedicated, well-marked, paved bike paths that are ideal for first-time bicycle tourists and families. This region is best enjoyed from May to September.
We enjoyed our bike trip along the Danube River immensely. 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.”
Level of difficulty
Tours using road, hybrid or touring bikes:
- Mostly flat
- Flat with some gentle slopes
- Rolling, hilly terrain
- Some long and/or steep climbs
- Extensive climbing
Tours using mountain bikes:
- Mostly flat, wide trails
- Some gentle slopes, wide trails
- Rolling, hilly terrain and/or narrow trails
- Some long and/or steep climbs and/or technical trails
- Extensive climbing and/or highly technical trails
Vienna to Budapest (Classic)
Country: Austria, Hungary
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Saturdays: Apr 6-Apr 25, Sep 28-Oct 12, 2019; Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays: Apr 26-Jun 27, Sep 2-Sep 27, 2019; Daily: Jun 28-Sep 1, 2019
Danube Bike and Boat: Passau-Budapest-Passau – MS Arlene II
Country: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
May 20*; Jun 3, 17; Jul 1, 15, 29; Aug 12, 26; Sep 9*, 2019 (*indicates fully booked date)
Danube Bike and Boat: Passau-Budapest-Passau
Country: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Apr 29*; May 13, 27*; Jun 10*, 24; Jul 8, 22; Aug 5, 19; Sep 2*, 16, 30, 2019 (*indicates fully booked date)
Salzburg to Vienna, Lakes Option
Country: Austria
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Daily: Apr 27-Oct 19, 2019
Danube Bike Path 7 Nights (Classic)
Country: Austria, Germany
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Daily: Apr 6-Oct 12, 2019
Tauern Bike Path (Krimml-Passau)
Country: Austria, Germany
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Daily: Apr 27-Oct 5, 2019
Danube Bike Path 8 Nights (Upscale Lodging)
Country: Austria, Germany
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Daily: Apr 6-Oct 12, 2019 (minimum 2 participants)
Danube Family Tour 7 Nights
Country: Austria, Germany
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Daily: Apr 6-Oct 12, 2019 (minimum 2 participants)
Danube Bike Path 7 Nights (Service Plus)
Country: Austria, Germany
Self-Guided: from €1490 (US$1724)
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Guided:
Upon request, Apr 1-Oct 31, 2019 (minimum 4 participants)
Self-Guided:
Daily: Apr 1-Oct 31, 2019
Danube Bike and Boat: Vienna-Melk-Budapest-Vienna
Country: Austria, Hungary
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Guided:
May 27, Jul 29, Sep 9, 2019
Vienna to Budapest 5-nights (Active)
Country: Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Saturdays: Apr 6-Apr 25, Sep 28-Oct 12; Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays: Apr 26-Jun 27, Sep 2-Sep 27; Daily: Jun 28-Sep 1, 2019
Vienna to Budapest (Service Plus)
Country: Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
Self-Guided: from €1490 (US$1724)
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Guided:
Upon request, Apr 1-Oct 31, 2019 (minimum 4 participants)
Self-Guided:
Daily: Apr 1-Oct 31, 2019
Danube Cycle Path Passau – Budapest
Country: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Sundays: Apr 7-Apr 19; Sep 22-Oct 6, 2018; Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays: Apr 20-Jun 21; Aug 31-Sep 21, 2018; Daily: Jun 22-Aug 30, 2019
Danube Waltz Bike and Boat Passau – Budapest – Passau
Country: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Sundays, Apr 28*; May 5*, 12*, 19*, 26*; Jun 2*, 9*, 16*, 23*, 30*; Jul 7*, 14*, 21*, 28; Aug 4*, 11*, 18*, 25*; Sep 1*, 8*, 15*, 22*, 29*; Oct 6, 2019 (*indicates fully booked date)
Danube Impressions Bike and Boat Passau – Vienna – Passau
Country: Austria, Germany
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Saturdays, May 11, 18*, 25*; Jun 1, 8, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug 17, 24; Sep 14*, 21, 2019 (*indicates fully booked date)
