The Danube Cycle Path is one of the most beautiful cycle paths in Europe. The Austrian section is approximately 380km long, running from Passau in Germany to the Slovakian border near Bratislava.

This section runs exclusively on cycle paths along the beautiful river, including areas such as the romantic Schlögener Donauschlinge (“Donau Schlögener Loop”). Discover modern art and architecture by taking a stop in Linz (European Capital of Culture 2009). The World Heritage Site in the Wachau Valley is one of the most fascinating landscapes along the Danube Cycle Path with its castles, monasteries and Vineyards.

We would also recommend combining the cycle tour along the Danube Cycle Path with a visit to cultural sites such as Austria‘s largest Benedictine monastery „Stift Melk“ and the famous ruins in Dürnstein, where the English King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned.

After the historic town of Krems, the route continues to Vienna, Austria‘s enchanting capital, full of cultural highlights. From Vienna to the Slovakian border, you cross the Donau Auen National Park. There are also opportunities for beautiful bike and boat trips, allowing your adventure to combine travelling by bike as well as by train. Finally, the route leads across the Danube to Hainburg and on to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.

Public Transport and Bicycles in Austria

In Austria, bikes can be transported in most regional and long-distance trains. As in Germany, travellers need to reserve a bike port in long-distance trains. This also applies to special or bigger bikes, such as tandems. The regional railjet trains also offer bike transport.

Within Austria, cycle tourists will need a special daily, weekly or monthly bicycle ticket. There are also international tickets available for international routes. See here for more details.

See the green logos on the map and the 'Public Transport' section below the map for a list of train stations, bus stations and mobility information centers in Austria along EuroVelo 6 - Atlantic-Black Sea!

Countries

Legend

Development status
  • Certified Section of at least 300 km that has successfully undergone the certification process in line with ECF’s European Certification Standard. It is the highest quality level on the EuroVelo network
  • Developed with EuroVelo signs Developed route (see category below) with continuous signing along the route, incorporating EuroVelo route information panels.
  • Developed Route developed for cyclists and signed in line with the respective national standard (i.e. it is part of a local, regional or national cycle network). There must also be a website providing information to users. Developed route can be heterogeneous in terms of infrastructure: type of cycling infrastructure, surface, width, gradients, etc
  • Under development Route containing sections that require further development (e.g. stretches on public highways with high levels of traffic). Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
  • Planning Undeveloped route with no detailed information publicly available on the Internet. The itinerary communicated is a proposal for the best possible option currently available. It may also contain dangerous sections. Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
  • Public transport link

Markers

  • Natural Heritage
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Culinary Delights
  • Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
  • Other Point of Interest
  • Bus station
  • Train station
  • Mobility info center

National & Regional Information

EuroVelo Austria

National EuroVelo Coordination Centre

The Austrian EuroVelo website offers an online map with railway stations and Bed+Bike accommodations, tracks in GPX and KML formats for download and detailed route descriptions in German in PDF format with maps, highlights and contacts for more information. The website was created by Austria's cycling organisation Radlobby.

Austria Info - The official Travel Guide

The official Austrian Travel Guide, the website of the Austrian National Tourist Office

ÖBB - Österreichische Bundesbahnen - Austrian Federal Railways

Website of the ÖBB: timetables of public traffic. Tickets can be booked directly. Look at special offers.

Radtouren in Österreich

"Radtouren in Österreich" (Cycle routes in Austria) is the national marketing cooperation for the best cycling routes in Austria. It provides information on cycle trails, accommodation and cycling maps.

+43 (0) 316 4003

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Maps & Guides

bikeline Pista ciclabile del Danubio (I) Austria. Da Passau a Vienna

Guide written in Italian and describing the 320 km from Passau to Vienna. It includes 70 precise maps and detailed route descriptions on a scale of 1:50.000, numerous references to the cultural and tourist attractions and an extensive accommodation and services directory. A characteristic of the bikeline cycling guides is their landscape format combined with the patented spiral binding system, weatherproof and ideal for the handlebar bag.

EuroVelo 6: Danube Bike Trail 3 [Bikeline Esterbauer]

This cycling guide describes the section of the EuroVelo cycle route in Austria from Vienna, across Slovakia and in Hungary up to Budapest (310 km).The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and very informative maps at a scale of 1:75,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, and spiral-bound. Also available in German.

EuroVelo 6 & EuroVelo 7: Danube Bike Trail 2 [Bikeline Esterbauer]

This cycling guide describes the Austrian section of EuroVelo 6 and EuroVelo 7 from Passau to Vienna (325 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and very informative maps at a scale of 1:50,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, and spiral-bound. Also available in German, Italian and Dutch.

Bookable Offers

Danube Experience by bike + boat / Iron Gate

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@Austria @Croatia @Germany @Hungary @Romania @Slovakia

Come with us on an adventure-packed bike and boat tour through six countries and widely differing cultures that reveals the beauty of the majestic Danube river in all its glory. Discover natural spectacles, idyllic wine villages, endless expanses and breathtaking European capitals. In addition to scenic and cultural highlights, good food and a crew that caters to your every whim, guarantee that your cycling holiday will be a unique and unforgettable experience.

Danube Waltz by bike + premium boat

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@Austria @Germany @Hungary @Slovakia

By bike + boat from Passau directly into the heart of the once glorious K+K monarchy. Look forward to three charming European capitals: the waltz metropolis Vienna, the coronation city Bratislava and Budapest. Enjoy unique river landscapes and regional specialities. On board our comfortable cruise ships you enjoy an exclusive atmosphere – in the spacious, convenient cabins as well as in the stylish outdoor area. This exciting bike trip will make your holiday unforgettable.

Danube Cycle Path - 3-Country-Tour

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@Austria @Hungary @Slovakia

On this classic cycle tour you will experience the combination of nature along the scenic riverbanks of the Danube as well as the unique opportunity to visit the most important metropolis that lay alongside the Danube. Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest have an overwhelming history with genuine notions of the yesteryear. Nostalgia is combined with a deeply intriguing history along the ever-changing riverbanks of the Danube.

Danube Cycle Path | Passau-Budapest

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@Austria @Germany @Hungary @Slovakia

Europe's most popular cycling route is located on the beautiful blue Danube: the absolute "cycling classic" from Passau to Budapest. In Austria, enchanting river landscapes with steep slopes, vineyards and countless sights await you. Wine taverns and inns invite you to linger. Special highlights are Vienna and Bratislava. Budapest, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, is the crowning glory. In between, you will immerse yourself in mystical alluvial landscapes.

The Danube from Passau to Vienna in comfortable hotels

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@Austria @Germany

The banks of the Danube show the romantic soul of Austria and its history. The region of Wachau is also one of the richest wine regions of the country. To the delight of cyclists, a "Danube cycle way" was set up through villages and countryside, along the river and stands alongside castels and towns... You will follow it from Passau to Vienna, through Linz, the capital of Upper Austria, 3 wonderful cities. Grand Angle

Danube Cycle Path from Passau to Vienna

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@Austria @Germany

Start your journey either in the baroque town of Schärding or in the three-river city of Passau and cycle through the various districts of Upper and Lower Austria to the Danube metropolis of Vienna. In addition to Passau and Linz, the Wachau awaits you as a UNESCO World Heritage Site - ancient wine terraces, the imposing Melk Abbey and the town of Krems will enchant you. This cycle tour is a true classic and is also ideal for a first cycling holiday with the whole family.

Public Transport

Engelhartszell Bus Station

Address: Engelhartszell Markt, 4090 Engelhartszell, Austria

See the website for more information: www.ooevv.at

Aschach Bus Station

Address: Bahnhofstraße, 4082 Aschach an der Donau, Austria

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Linz Bus Station

Address: Bahnhofplatz 3-6 (Bus Terminal), 4020 Linz, Austria

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Mauthausen Bus Station

Address: Marktplatz, 4310 Mauthausen, Austria

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Grein Bus Station

Address: Grein Schiffstation (Donaulände), 4360 Grein, Austria

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Melk Bus Station

Address: Bahnhofsplatz 2, 3390 Melk, Austria

See the website for more information: www.vor.at/

Krems Bus Station

Address: Bahnhofplatz 1-17, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Austria

See the website for more information: www.vor.at/

Tulln Bus Station

Address: Tulln/Donau Bahnhof (Vorplatz), Bahnhofstraße 69, 3430 Tulln an der Donau, Austria

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Vienna Bus Station

Address: Am Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof Südtiroler Platz), 1100 Wien, Austria

See the website for more information: www.wienerlinien.at/

Aschach Train Station

Address: Bahnhofstraße 5, 4082 Aschach an der Donau, Austria

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Linz Train Station

Address: Bahnhofplatz 3-6, 4020 Linz, Austria

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Mauthausen Train Station

Address: Hinterbergstraße 39, 4310 Mauthausen, Austria

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Grein Train Station

Address: Franz-Herndl-Weg 2, 4360 Grein, Austria

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Melk Train Station

Address: Bahnhofplatz 2, 3390 Melk, Austria

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Krems Train Station

Address: Bahnhofplatz 3 ,3500 Krems an der Donau, Austria

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Tulln Train Station

Address: Bahnhofstraße 69, 3430 Tulln an der Donau, Austria

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Vienna Train Station

Address: Am Hauptbahnhof 2, 1100 Wien, Austria

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Engelhartszell Mobility Information Centre

Address: Marktplatz 61, 4090 Engelhartszell, Austria

See the website for more information: www.donauregion.at

Linz Mobility Information Centre

Address: Lindengasse 9, 4040 Linz, Austria

See the website for more information: www.donauregion.at

Grein Mobility Information Centre

Address: Stadtplatz 7, 4360 Grein, Austria

See the website for more information: www.donauregion.at

Vienna Bus Station

Address: Am Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof Südtiroler Platz), 1100 Wien, Austria

See the website for more information: www.wienerlinien.at/

Vienna Train Station

Address: Am Hauptbahnhof 2, 1100 Wien, Austria

See the website for more information: www.oebb.at/en/