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.
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!
Natural Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cultural Heritage
Culinary Delights
Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
Other Point of Interest
Bus station
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Mobility info center
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.
The official Austrian Travel Guide, the website of the Austrian National Tourist Office
Website of the ÖBB: timetables of public traffic. Tickets can be booked directly. Look at special offers.
"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.
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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.
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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.
Address: Engelhartszell Markt, 4090 Engelhartszell, Austria
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Address: Bahnhofstraße, 4082 Aschach an der Donau, Austria
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Address: Bahnhofplatz 3-6 (Bus Terminal), 4020 Linz, Austria
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Address: Marktplatz, 4310 Mauthausen, Austria
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Address: Grein Schiffstation (Donaulände), 4360 Grein, Austria
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Address: Bahnhofsplatz 2, 3390 Melk, Austria
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Address: Bahnhofplatz 1-17, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Austria
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Address: Tulln/Donau Bahnhof (Vorplatz), Bahnhofstraße 69, 3430 Tulln an der Donau, Austria
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Address: Am Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof Südtiroler Platz), 1100 Wien, Austria
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Address: Bahnhofstraße 5, 4082 Aschach an der Donau, Austria
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Address: Bahnhofplatz 3-6, 4020 Linz, Austria
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Address: Hinterbergstraße 39, 4310 Mauthausen, Austria
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Address: Franz-Herndl-Weg 2, 4360 Grein, Austria
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Address: Bahnhofplatz 2, 3390 Melk, Austria
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Address: Bahnhofplatz 3 ,3500 Krems an der Donau, Austria
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Address: Bahnhofstraße 69, 3430 Tulln an der Donau, Austria
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Address: Am Hauptbahnhof 2, 1100 Wien, Austria
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Address: Marktplatz 61, 4090 Engelhartszell, Austria
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Address: Lindengasse 9, 4040 Linz, Austria
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Address: Stadtplatz 7, 4360 Grein, Austria
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Address: Am Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof Südtiroler Platz), 1100 Wien, Austria
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Address: Am Hauptbahnhof 2, 1100 Wien, Austria
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Address: U3-Station "Erdberg", 1030 Wien, Austria
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Address: U3-Station "Erdberg", 1030 Wien, Austria
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