--- title: Danube Cycle Path url: "https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-cycle-path.html" description: Cycle along the Danube in Upper Austria from Passau via Linz to Grein and Vienna. image: "https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/user_upload/danube/Rebrush_2017/Header_schmal/Donauradweg_Drohne_Ufer__HG___WGD_Donau_Ober%C3%B6sterreich_Tourismus_GmbH_CMVisuals.jpg" date: 2014-07-09 modified: 2024-08-01 --- # Danube Cycle Path ![](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/4/csm_RadtourAmDonauradwegGrein03_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals_5__4d9b72951a.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrer radeln am Donauradweg Grein") ![](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/4/csm_RadtourAmDonauradwegGrein03_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals_5__5f2d763be8.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrer radeln am Donauradweg Grein") Encounter the river and its history on the Danube Cycle Path. © Open copyright © ©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrer radeln am Donauradweg Grein Close copyright [ Accommodation Booking ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/book-accommodations.html) Danube Cycle Path ================= When cycling along the Danube Cycle Path, you are free. You determine the pace, the route and the destination all by yourself. And everything in between. How nice it is when you even have company: from the mossy-fresh scent of the river on whose banks you are moving, from its quiet murmur and gentle lapping. Of impressive sights that greet you from afar and invite you to make a stopover. Of unforgettable encounters with people who live and work in this region and give the Danube a face, a voice. And of course of the nature that shows itself and constantly changes along the cycle path. No two sections are alike. Only the river, a constant driving force, remains at our side. Questions about cycling holidays in the Danube region? [Click here for the FAQs](https://www.donauregion.at/en/danube-cycle-path.html#inhalt17 "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") © Open copyright © ©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrerinnen am Donauradweg Feldkirchen Close copyright ![](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/4/csm_RadfahrerinnenAmDonauradwegFeldkirchen18_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals_e6b9ac525e.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrerinnen am Donauradweg Feldkirchen") [Video](//www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wVok0qKudI?si=UfNCePAcbJlYztGT "The YouTube video will open in a new window.") [ Overview Cycling on the Danube cycle path ](#ttgNCECollapse289785) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Facebook [@donauregion](https://www.facebook.com/donauregion) and don't miss any more insider tips! Facebook page Danube Region Cycling on the Danube Cycle Path -------------------------------- The Danube Cycle Path leads along the banks of the Danube through the bavarian-upper austrian Danube valley. Enjoy relaxed cycling on perfectly developed infrastructure in beautiful nature and with an impressive cultural heritage. [ © Open copyright © ©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrerinnen in Obermühl an der Donau, Gasthof Gierlinger Close copyright ![](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/6/csm_RadfahrerinnenGasthofGierlingerOberm%C3%BChlAnDerDonau_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals_92fe2e08b0.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrerinnen in Obermühl an der Donau, Gasthof Gierlinger") About the Cycle Path ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-cycle-path/artikel/detail/643/danube-cycle-path.html) [ © Open copyright © ©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrerinnen am Donauradweg mit Blick auf Ottensheim Wilhering Close copyright ![](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/b/csm_RadfahrerinnenBlickAufOttensheimWilhering_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals_4__dff3e06e59.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrerinnen am Donauradweg mit Blick auf Ottensheim Wilhering") Holiday offers ----------------- Book now ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/holiday-offers/cycling-package-offers.html) [ © Open copyright © ©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrer fahren am Donauradweg Freizell Close copyright ![](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/3/csm_RadfahrerAmDonauradwegFreizell6_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals_5__7f16d8c98b.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrer fahren am Donauradweg Freizell") Tour planning ---------------- To the cycling map ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-cycle-path-stages.html) Cycling from Passau to Vienna ----------------------------- Cycling from place to place on the stages of Danube Cycle Path. Find detailed tour descriptions and GPS-tracks on the map online. [ To the stages ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-cycle-path-stages.html) Day trips by bike ----------------- The round tours of Danube Cycle Path are perfect for day excursions. Find detailed tour descriptions and GPS-tracks on the map online. [ Round tours ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-bycicle-path-tours.html) Create your own individual tour Tour planner [ To the planner ](https://touren.donauregion.at/en/tourplanner/) Cycling Region Danube Upper Austria ----------------------------------- You have never seen the Danube like this before: On **15 new circular tours** between **Schärding and Grein**, you not only cycle along the Danube and Inn rivers, but also branch off into the **surrounding countryside of the region**. On a voyage of discovery through the Danube region, you leave some metres of altitude behind and are rewarded with **dreamlike views** of the spreading river landscape from the ridges. So why not leave the Danube Cycle Path or Inn Cycle Path and return to the starting point on the river via an **elevated loop** with completely **new perspectives** of the countryside along the Danube and Inn? [ ![Cycling - View of Grein © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/CMVisuals](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/1/csm_Blick_auf_Grein_Radfahren___WGD_Donau_Ober%C3%B6sterreich_Tourismus_GmbH_CMVisuals_d3de270c49.jpg "Cycling - View of Grein © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/CMVisuals") 15 new pleasure tours for e-bikes Cycling Region Danube Upper Austria: Discover the land around the Inn and Danube Cycle Paths ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/cycling/bike-tours.html) © Open copyright © Cycling - View of Grein © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/CMVisuals Close copyright Information on diversions and closures Current news: Danube Cycle Path [ read more ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/current-news-danube-cycle-path.html) [ © Open copyright © ©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrer sitzen auf einer Bank am Donauradweg Sattl Perg Close copyright ![](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/1/csm_RadfahrerAmDonauradwegSattlPerg_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals_5__8e47cd904b.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrer sitzen auf einer Bank am Donauradweg Sattl Perg") Bicycle friendly businesses ------------------------------ ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-cycle-path/bett-bike-accommodations.html) bett+bike --------- ### Bicycle-friendly accommodations Certified accommodations are specially aligned to the needs of cyclists. [ © Open copyright © Danube Cycle Path © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Hochhauser Close copyright ![Danube Cycle Path © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Hochhauser](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/0/csm_Donauradweg_Strand_bei_AU-Naarn_2s_WGD_Donau_Ober%C3%B6sterreich_Tourismus_GmbH-Hochhauser_RH19144_a388b8051c.jpg "Danube Cycle Path © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Hochhauser") All accommodations on the Danube ----------------------------------- ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/accommodationhotels.html) [ © Open copyright © Danube fish © WGD Donau Oberösterrich Tourismus GmbH / Peter Podpera Close copyright ![Danube fish © WGD Donau Oberösterrich Tourismus GmbH / Peter Podpera](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/b/csm_Hotel_Donauschlinge_Haibach_150930_479_2s_WGD_Donau_Ober%C3%B6sterreich_Tourismus_GmbH-Peter_Podpera_33603505ad.jpg "Danube fish © WGD Donau Oberösterrich Tourismus GmbH / Peter Podpera") Gastronomy along the Danube Cy --------------------------------- ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/food-and-drink-1.html) © Open copyright © Danube Cycle Path: Camping Au an der Donau © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Hochhauser Close copyright ![Danube Cycle Path: Camping Au an der Donau © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Hochhauser](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/c/csm_Donauradweg_Camping_Au_an_der_Donau_2s_WGD_Donau_Ober%C3%B6sterreich_Tourismus_GmbH-Hochhauser_RH19012_b9e88252d2.jpg "Danube Cycle Path: Camping Au an der Donau © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Hochhauser") Campsites on the Danube -------------------------- [ © Open copyright © ©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichCMVisuals Städte Shooting, Schloss Ennsegg Enns Close copyright ![Paar beim Schloss Ennsegg in Enns.](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/3/csm_SchlossEnnseggEnns_TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichCMVisuals_d97682bec6.jpg "©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichCMVisuals Städte Shooting, Schloss Ennsegg Enns") Cultural Highlights ---------------------- ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/top-destinations.html) Highlights along Danube Cycle Path ---------------------------------- There is so much more to discover when staying at the Danube in Upper Austria. Find attractions on Danube Cycle Path. [ Find out more ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-cycle-path/highlights-along-danube-cycle-path.html) © Open copyright © Greinburg Castle - Sala Terrena_2s © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Erber Close copyright [ ![Greinburg Castle - Sala Terrena_2s © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Erber](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/c/5/csm_Schloss_Greinburg_Sala_Terrena_Rad_DSC9203_2s_WGD_Donau_Ober%C3%B6sterreich_Tourismus_GmbH-Erber_7d9b9c6fad.jpg "Greinburg Castle - Sala Terrena_2s © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Erber") ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-cycle-path/sightseeing.html) Sights and attractions on Danube Cycle Path [ Find out more ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-cycle-path/sightseeing.html) © Open copyright © ©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHErber Familienerlebnis Donauregion, Familie beim Wassererlebnis Mini-Donau in Engelhartszell Close copyright [ ![](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/b/csm_FamilienerlebnisDonauregionDonautal04_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHErber_879e26f0ca.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHErber Familienerlebnis Donauregion, Familie beim Wassererlebnis Mini-Donau in Engelhartszell") ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-cycle-path/sports.html) Sports & leisure on Danube Cycle Path [ Find out more ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-cycle-path/sports.html) © Open copyright © ©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrer auf der Radfähre Au-Schlögen auf der Donau in Haibach Close copyright [ ![](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/8/csm_RadfahrerAufDerF%C3%A4hreAufDerDonauHaibach4_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals_46e7791463.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrer auf der Radfähre Au-Schlögen auf der Donau in Haibach") ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-cycle-path/service.html) Service facilities [ Find out more ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-cycle-path/service.html) 1. 2. 3. [ previous slide ](#ttgNCESlider27739) [ next slide ](#ttgNCESlider27739) [ © Open copyright © Broschures Danube Upper Austria Close copyright ![Broschures Danube Upper Austria](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/4/csm_Werbemittel_Collage_14ca38e075.jpg "Broschures Danube Upper Austria") Order brochures ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-brochures.html) Order brochures --------------- Order your personal information package about the region of Danube Upper Austria. A first impression of all the diverse activities and holiday offers that expect you on the Danube in Upper Austria is provided by our catalogs, brochures and maps and will help you for your holiday planning. [ To the order ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-brochures.html) Service facilities on the Danube Cycle Path ------------------------------------------- Whether rest areas, Danube ferries, bike rentals, tourism information offices or e-charging stations. Here you will find all the important service information you need for your tour on the Danube Cycle Path. You are also welcome to order our free brochure of the Danube Cycle Path. [ ![Donauuferbahn © ÖBB](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/9/csm_Desiro_auf_DUB___OEBB_7fede94c04.jpg "Donauuferbahn © ÖBB") Mobility ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/service/getting-there-mobility.html) © Open copyright © Donauuferbahn © ÖBB Close copyright [ ![](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/4/csm_Rad_Total_im_Donautal_Donauf%C3%A4hre_WGD_Donau_Ober%C3%B6sterreich_Tourismus_GmbH-Erber_DSC3771_72dc80240d.jpg) Ferries along the Danube ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-cycle-path/danube-ferries.html) [ ![](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/e/csm_RadfahrerAnDerDonauAuDonau40_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals_3265ecf5d6.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrer am Donauradweg Au Donau, Radfahrerin trinkt aus einer roten Trinkflasche") Bike rentals ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-cycle-path/bike-rentals.html) © Open copyright © ©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrer am Donauradweg Au Donau, Radfahrerin trinkt aus einer roten Trinkflasche Close copyright [ ![Frau an der Ladestation bei der Speck Alm Bad Kreuzen](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/a/csm_SpeckAlmBadKreuzenDonausteigLadestation_TourismusverbandDonauOber%C3%B6sterreichKuscheiart_f7ccd44f4d.jpg "©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichKuscheiart Wander Shooting, Speck Alm Bad Kreuzen") Tourist information centres ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-cycle-path/artikel/detail/871/tourist-information-centres-danube.html) © Open copyright © ©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichKuscheiart Wander Shooting, Speck Alm Bad Kreuzen Close copyright [ ![E-Bike Aschach_2s © Energie AG Upper Austria](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/4/csm_Energie_AG_E-Bike_Aschach_1486_2s___Energie_AG_Ober%C3%B6sterreich_6a525fcd7b.jpg "E-Bike Aschach_2s © Energie AG Upper Austria") E-Bike charging stations ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-cycle-path/e-bike-charging-stations.html) © Open copyright © E-Bike Aschach_2s © Energie AG Upper Austria Close copyright From Passau to Vienna --------------------- Cycling from Passau to Vienna on the stages of the Danube Cycle Path. Find all stages, detailed tour descriptions and GPS-tracks on the map online. [ To the map & stages ](https://www.donau-oesterreich.at/en/danube-cycle-path/maps-and-stages#filter=r-fullyTranslatedLangus-,r-onlyOpened-,sb-sortedBy--1 "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") [ ![](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/e/csm_RadfahrerinnenAmDonauradwegFeldkirchen06_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals_11__75b816593c.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrerinnen am Donauradweg Feldkirchen") Cycling in the Danube Region Discover the entire Danube Upper Austria Cycling Region ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/cycling.html) © Open copyright © ©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrerinnen am Donauradweg Feldkirchen Close copyright FAQs - Frequently asked questions --------------------------------- [ Can I hire a bike in Passau and return it in Vienna? ](#ttgNCECollapse307749) Yes, the Incomer travel agency Donau Touristik offers this service: [www.donaureisen.at/radreisen/allgemeines/tagesradverleih](https://www.donaureisen.at/radreisen/allgemeines/tagesradverleih "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") [ Can I book an individual luggage transfer from hotel to hotel? ](#ttgNCECollapse307750) Yes, an individual luggage transfer is offered by the company Kofferbutler: [www.kofferbutler.com/gepaeckservice/reisegepaeckservice](https://www.kofferbutler.com/gepaeckservice/reisegepaeckservice "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") [ How do I get back to Passau from Vienna by bike after my Danube cycle tour? ](#ttgNCECollapse307751) There is a daily bus from Vienna-Linz-Schärding-Passau from 05 May 2024 to 05 October 2024 at approx. 08:00 with the possibility of taking bicycles and luggage. Reserve your seat at [austria-radreisen.at](https://www.austria-radreisen.at/en/ "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") or book a train with ÖBB at [www.oebb.at](https://www.oebb.at/en/ "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster"). Please note that bicycle transport is subject to reservation and only possible to a limited extent. **Return from Klosterneuburg**: there is also a cycle bus with a direct connection from Klosterneuburg to Passau. Reserve your seat at [www.stadtmarketing-klosterneuburg.at/radbus-nach-passau](https://www.stadtmarketing-klosterneuburg.at/radbus-nach-passau) [ Do I have to book my accommodation in advance or can I find somewhere to stay spontaneously? ](#ttgNCECollapse307752) You are generally on the safe side if you book your accommodation before you start your journey. The summer months in particular are peak season in the Danube region. If it is important to you that your accommodation meets a certain standard of equipment and is located directly on or close to the cycle tour route, we recommend booking in advance. You can find all [accommodation providers](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/accommodationhotels/all-accommodations.html) here [ On which stretches along the Danube Cycle Path can I travel by boat or ferry? ](#ttgNCECollapse307753) You can find information about scheduled trips at [Excursion boat trips on the Danube](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/shipping-danube/ship-excursions.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") You can find information about ferries at [Ferries in the Danube region](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-cycle-path/danube-ferries.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") [ Where can I find accommodation along the Danube Cycle Path in Upper Austria? ](#ttgNCECollapse307754) Detailed information such as accommodation and everything to do with cycling in the Danube region of Upper Austria can be found on the website under [Accommodation](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/accommodationhotels.html). [ Where can I find accommodation along the Danube Cycle Path in Lower Austria? ](#ttgNCECollapse307760) Detailed information such as accommodation and everything to do with cycling in the Danube region of Lower Austria can be found on the website [vacation in danube lower austria](https://www.donau.com/en/the-danube-in-lower-austria/ "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster"). [ Where can I book my all-inclusive cycle tour (incl. hotel, luggage transfer, return transfer, bike hire if required, etc.) on the Danube Cycle Path? ](#ttgNCECollapse307763) These cycle [travel](https://www.donauregion.at/radfahren-am-donauradweg/artikel/detail/7660/radreisebueros.html) agencies will help you plan your cycling holiday in the Danube region. [ Where can I order free maps for my cycle tour along the Danube cycle path from Passau to Bratislava? ](#ttgNCECollapse307765) You can order free maps for your cycle tour conveniently online under [Brochures](https://www.donauregion.at/en/danube-brochures/brochures "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") [ Where can I book an e-bike for my stationary stay (pick-up and return at the same location, same drop-off point)? ](#ttgNCECollapse307766) Discover the joy of cycling without having to worry about getting your own bike - with the iBIKE-BOX[- the smart bike hire](https://www.ibike-box.com/mieten/oberoesterreich) service. [ If I start my cycle tour in Schärding or Passau, where can I park my car for a week without any problems? ](#ttgNCECollapse307768) **Long-term parking in Schärding** Public car parks: Cemetery car park, Schärding multi-storey car park [Parking in Schärding](https://schaerding.info/MediaCache/0/523402/Parken%20in%20Sch%c3%a4rding.jpg) Long-term car **parks in Passau:** Find all information about the car parks at: [Parking in Passau](https://tourism.passau.de/service-info/parking/ "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster")