Danube River Bike Ride
Alternatively you are able to skip the cycling and stay aboard.
Danube river bike ride. In just a week you ll explore four different countries germany austria slovakia and hungary as well as a world class cultural capital vienna. The danube cycle path is the perfect place for cycling holidays. We enjoyed our bike trip along the danube river immensely. The bike road on the right side of the river is further from the motorway and it has arguably better views.
Beautiful scenery along the river and thru farms and vineyards picturesque little towns lovely churches monasteries and castles s c. Danube bike river cruise. Nature of the ride. Sample local beer and wine.
I first cycled the danube cycle path as part of england to south africa cycling route back in 2006. Cyclists leave the barge behind in the morning and meet the ship again in the afternoon at the next port. If you are doing the trip by yourself you will definitely want to purchase the book danube bike trail 2 which will help you plan your route and choose which side of the river to cycle on and where to stop alternatively let us do it all the heavy lifting for you and help you get the most from your cycling trip along the danube. Even then it was a well established long distance cycle path and the facilities and amenities have improved over time.
Serbia and romania are not considered safe for western bikers on and off the road and. Follow the danube bike path on a leisurely ride before entering austria s famous schlögener schlinge where the river winds through steep forested mountains in a series of sharp and scenic bends. As a cyclist you are most probably interested in the danube s course through germany austria slovakia and hungary. Also this gives the possibility to climb aggstein castle and gets you closer to schloss schönbühel.
Nuremberg to budapest a danube cycling and river cruise doesn t get any better than this. On it s way the danube crosses half of europe. Dedicated bike paths that were paved and level made for easy biking. On this river cruise voyage let the danube river be your guide from prague to passau vienna to bratislava and on to budapest.
Cyclists only danube river cruises aka bike and barge tours bike and barge tours. And discover tucked away villages. From the river s source in germany down to the black sea it is about 1 800 miles. Riders beside the danube donau in german next to the bike path.
Then luxuriate on board the ship as it carries you to your next adventure. The idea behind these holidays is that you ride every day. Cycling the danube river path. The danube river donau in german flows from its source at donaueschingen in the black forest of germany to the black sea 2900 kilometers 1 700 miles downstream.
Spitz is the best place to cross danube river for your first bike tour through wachau valley.