Danube - Donaueschingen to Passau Bike Tour
Hotel & Bike • 14 nights
VISITING: Germany
Overview
Why we love this tour
Chalk cliffs, forested hills and green meadows
Half-timbered villages, vibrant river-towns and UNESCO cities
Roman ruins, castles galore and magnificent monasteries
Thirteen days of leisurely cycling, e-bikes available
Guiding
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Experience the authentic villages, magnificent cities and ever-changing landscapes of the River Danube as it meanders across Southern Germany from its source to the romantic city of Passau. Touring along the Danube cycle path and quiet country roads, the cycling is undemanding but if 13-days in the saddle sounds like a lot, opt for an electric bike. Follow the river as it flows past green plateaux and snakes between chalky cliffs. On day two it disappears into the rock and bursts back out through limestone river-cliffs a few days later.
The crooked houses and contemporary architecture of Ulm are a highlight halfway through and the World Heritage landmarks in Regensburg are magnificent. Vibrant towns and half-timbered villages are perfect for pit-stops and, as you pedal alongside the riverbanks, look up to see baroque monasteries, Roman ruins and fairytale castles.
The Trip
Route
Please note, route maps on our website do not follow the exact route of the tour.
Itinerary
or click on individual days
Accommodation
3* Hotels
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly 3-star hotels, all offering en-suite rooms and breakfast. The example hotels listed below give you a flavour of the style and standard of accommodation on this tour.
Example hotels
Donaueschingen - Hirschen Donaueschingen
Mühlheim / Fridingen - Hotel Sonne Fridingen
Sigmaringen - Hotel Jägerhof Sigmaringen
Riedlingen - Gudrun
Ehingen - Ochsen Ehingen
Ulm - Hotel Am Rathaus Ulm
Lauingen - Kannenkeller
Donauwörth - Donau Donauwörth
Ingolstadt - Bauer Ingolstadt
Abensberg / Bad Gögging - Altstadthotel Kneitinger
Regensburg - Münchner Hof
Straubing - Theresientor Straubing
Deggendorf - Hotel & Gasthof Höttl
Passau - Residenz Passau
14 nights in 3* hotels
Breakfast included
Secure bike storage
Luggage transferred each day
What's included
Price includes
14 nights accommodation: 3* hotels
Board Basis: Bed and breakfast
Luggage transportation (max 20kg per piece)
Maps and route information (one set per room) - GPS tracks available
Entrance - Sigmaringen Castle and guided tour
Entrance - Museum Mobile Ingolstadt
Boat trip Weltenburg - Kelheim including bikes
Local contact number for assistance
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Bike hire
Cycle helmets
Tourist tax (small charge, payable locally)
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Pannier, handlebar bag, repair kit, bike computer and lock all included at no extra cost when you hire a bike. Child trailers, Weehoos and bike seats available on request.
Hybrid bike
10 gears with pannier
E-bike
8 gear with pannier
Child bike
20, 24 or 26 inch wheels
Extras
(Extra night prices are per room)
Extra Nights
Ulm - double room (bed & breakfast)
Ulm- single room (bed & breakfast)
Donaueschingen - double room (bed & breakfast)
Donaueschingen - single room (bed and breakfast)
Passau - double room (bed & breakfast)
Passau - single room (bed and breakfast)
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Take the train (Bahn) from Passau, then fly from Munich or Zurich.
Some days will be flat, other days will have some modest hills. Easy to Moderate cycling holidays are suitable for most ages and degrees of fitness. We recommend that you have some previous cycling experience.
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly hotels to maximise availability. This helps us do our best to secure your preferred dates, regardless of the time of year. Hotels are typically chosen for their secure bike storage, proximity to cycle routes, and accessibility for the luggage transfers. They all feature en-suite rooms and come with breakfast included as standard.