Danube Cycle Path, Individual Cycling Tour from Linz to Vienna
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable multi-day tour that combines the charm of Linz~Danube with the beauty of Austria's countryside. This journey will take you through historical city centers, green meadows, and world-renowned vineyards. You'll have the opportunity to visit unique attractions such as the Lentos Art Museum, Linz Castle, Austria's oldest rococo theatre, and the impressive Melk Abbey. Along the way, you'll stay in comfortable hotels, taste delicious local cuisine, and even have the chance to cycle through the picturesque Wachau Valley. This tour is the perfect blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.
Included
• 5 nights in 4- and 3-star hotels
Hotel-examples: The hotels named above are primarily booked. If one is not available, you will stay in at least an
equivalent hotel.
• daily buffet breakfast
• luggage transfer from hotel to hotel as far as Vienna (1 piece per person, max 23 kg)
• return to Linz by train
• Your personal cycle route in an individualized cycle book, as a digital application for computer and mobile
phone, GPX data for your navigation device
• 1 high quality handlebar bag for a perfect transport of your travel documents per room
• service hotline also at the weekend
• recharge the electrically powered bike in every booked hotel free of charge
Map
Attractions
Prandegg Castle
Museum Lauriacum
Lentos Art Museum
Melk AbbeyDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Exploring Linz
- Linz - Arrival day
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- Prandegg Castle
- Lentos Art Museum
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Welcome to the charming city of Linz, where your adventure begins. Start your day by visiting the Lentos Art Museum and Linz Castle. Take a leisurely stroll through the historical old town center and enjoy a piece of the famous Linzer Torte in one of the many cafés at the main square. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Arcotel Nike (or similar) in Linz.
Day 2 – Day 2: Journey to Grein
- Linz
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- Museum Lauriacum
- Ysperklamm - wildes Wasser, wilder Wald
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After breakfast, pick up your rental bike and set off for the lovely town of Grein. Cycle through green meadows and enjoy the serene Austrian countryside. In Grein, visit Austria's oldest rococo theatre and the Shipping Museum at Greinburg Castle. Your stay for the night will be at the Hotel-Gasthof zum Schatzkastl (or similar).
Day 3 – Day 3: Discovering the Wachau Valley
Day 3: Discovering the Wachau Valley
- Melk Abbey
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Follow the River Danube through the Strudengau region to the world-famous Wachau Valley, renowned for its excellent wine. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the impressive Melk Abbey. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Hotel Zur Wachau (or similar).
Day 4 – Day 4: Cycling through the Wachau Valley
- Krems-Land District
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Continue your journey by cycling along the Danube through the vineyards and picturesque villages of the Wachau Valley: Weißenkirchen, Dürnstein, and Krems before reaching Traismauer. Don't forget to taste some of the delicious wine at the local 'Heurigen', traditional wine taverns. Your stay for the night will be at the Hotel Zum Schwan (or similar).
Day 5 – Day 5: Arrival in Vienna
- Tulln
- Vienna
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On your final stage, cycle past Tulln, the city of flowers, before you arrive in the vibrant city of Vienna. Numerous sights await your visit in this city rich in history and culture. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Hotel Roomz (or similar).
Day 6 – Day 6: Return to Linz
- Vienna
- Linz - Departure day
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On the last day of your tour, you will return to Linz by train. This concludes your unforgettable journey through the beautiful landscapes and charming cities of Austria.
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