From Linz to Vienna, you will follow the Danube on a smooth, riverside cycle path—five days of easy riding through storybook landscapes. You will pass the wild curves of the Strudengau, roll into baroque Grein, and drift through the vineyard-lined Wachau, where apricot trees and castles frame every bend. The journey ends in Vienna, where grand avenues, welcoming cafés, and the city’s lively culture crown your ride.
5 days / 4 nights
Austria
Upper Austria (Linz) • Strudengau • Nibelungengau • Wachau • Vienna
Linz
Vienna
• Linz (Capital of Upper Austria) • Historical city theatre of Grein • Romantic Wachau • Abbey of Melk • Vienna – City of Waltz
Is this tour guided? No. All bike tours are unescorted. What is the tour level and terrain? Level 1. The path is completely paved, flat, and almost always directly along the riverbank—suitable for beginners and children. What accommodation is used? 3–4* hotels and inns. Parking? Parking garage near the train station for approx. € 11/day (public, guarded). Contact the garage directly in advance for reservation. Reductions (additional bed with 2 full paying adults)? 0–6.99 years -100%; 7–11.99 -50%; 12–14.99 -25%; 15–99 -10%. Helmet is mandatory in Austria for children up to 12 years. Not included Arrival to Linz is not included and must be arranged independently. Local tax payable on spot (approx. € 1–€ 3 per person/night). The tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
Day 1: Linz Individual arrival. You will explore the city on your own (Linz City Express not included). You can visit beer gardens and/or wine taverns. Linz is described as a city of contrasting parallels with traditional Austrian heritage and vibrant Contemporary Arts and was the European Culture Capital of 2009. Day 2: Linz – Strudengau (approx. 60 km) You will cycle through the Mostviertel on your way to Grein. Shortly before Grein, the Danube valley narrows as you ride through the Strudengau. In Grein, you can visit the oldest city theatre in Austria and a Maritime Museum. Day 3: Strudengau – Nibelungengau (approx. 40 km) You will cycle through the landscapes of the Strudengau and the Nibelungengau, continuing on to the Wachau (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Region). Day 4: Nibelungengau – Vienna (approx. 48 km) + Train ride Krems – Vienna (incl. bike) You will follow the Danube through the Wachau to Krems, described as a 1000-year-old winery city with exceptional gothic architecture. From Krems, you will take a comfortable train ride to Vienna. Day 5: Vienna Before leaving, you can visit the Naschmarkt (international foods/goods) and/or the imperial castle Schönbrunn. A train ride back to Linz is provided (own bikes excluded; personal bike with surcharge). You can also extend your stay in Vienna.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ ECONOMY: hotels 2-3*, guesthouses, Bed and Breakfasts
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ SUPERIOR: 4-5* and 3* superior hotels
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Terms of cancellation: Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 € > 84 days before departure date 20% of the totale travel price 83 - 42 days before departure date 30% of the totale travel price 41 to 28 days before departure date 60% of the totale travel price 27 to 8 days before departure date 80% of the totale travel price 7 days before departure date 100% of the totale travel price | EnglishGerman |
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