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| Type of tour: | Self-guided |
| Level: | Leisurely |
| Duration: | 9 Nights |
| Distance: | 30 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Self-guided: Fridays and Saturdays: Apr 20-Sep 15, 2012; and Fridays, Saturdays, April 19 - Sep 21, 2013 |
| Tour price: | €831 |
| Start city: | Ulm, Germany |
| End city: | Passau, Germany |
The bike route along the young Danube is almost completely flat. The old bank paths have been mostly asphalted and are almost traffic-free, and as such, are a good choice for families. You will definitely enjoy the sightly river during an imposing boat trip through the breakthrough of the Danube in Weltenburg.
Be astonished about old framework and cosmopolitan towns such as Ulm and Regensburg. Visit castles and try regional specialties. In the last years, the old ways along the Danube were prepared for cyclists. Most of the roads are asphalt and offer a nearly continuous flat route.
Enjoy the old baroque houses in Straubing, visit the Benedictine monastery of Metten, famous for its library and baroque church, and finish in the historic town of Passau.
Learn more about self-guided tours.
The bike route along the young Danube is almost completely flat. The old bank paths have been mostly asphalted and are almost traffic-free, and as such, are a good choice for families. You will definitely enjoy the sightly river during an imposing boat trip through the breakthrough of the Danube in Weltenburg.
Be astonished about old framework and cosmopolitan towns such as Ulm and Regensburg. Visit castles and try regional specialties. In the last years, the old ways along the Danube were prepared for cyclists. Most of the roads are asphalt and offer a nearly continuous flat route.
Enjoy the old baroque houses in Straubing, visit the Benedictine monastery of Metten, famous for its library and baroque church, and finish in the historic town of Passau.
Learn more about self-guided tours.
Day 1: Ulm
Individual arrival and overnight.
Day 2: Ulm - Günzburg (19 miles/30 km)
We start our bike tour after a culture tour in the old part of town with Ulm Minster. We cycle through the Friedrichsau and through Thalfingen to the first stage's destination in Günzburg.
Overnight in Günzburg.
Day 3: Günzburg - Donauwörth (41 miles/66 km)
Today we cycle through Riesenburg, Offingen, Gundelfingen, and Lauingen into the old seat of power and an university town - Dillingen. After Höchstadt, we reach the boarder town of Donauwörth, at the "Dreistammesecke".
Overnight in Donauwörth.
Day 4: Donauwörth - Ingolstadt (36 miles/58 km)
We leave the former Fugger city and cycle past Castle Bertholdsheim to Neuburg. On through the outstretching Grünauer Forst to Ingolstadt with Liebfrauen Minster, one of South Germany's most beautiful hall churches.
Overnight in Ingolstadt.
Day 5: Ingolstadt - Bad Gögging (25 miles/40 km)
We cycle along the Paar to Vohburg. Past the steam power station of the Isar-Amper-Werke, on to the Aura Bicycle Path, through Neustadt to Bad Gögging, where you can let yourself be spoiled in the famous Limestherme (thermal spas).
Overnight in Bad Gögging.
Day 6: Bad Gögging - Regensburg (28 miles/ 45km)
Past the Roman citadel, Abusina, to Weltenburg - Bavaria's oldest monastery. We can come on board a Danube steamer here. It will take us past the Independence Hall on Michelsberg to Kelheim. Continue to Regensburg by bike.
Overnight in Regensburg
Day 7: Regensburg - Straubing (33 miles/53km)
We cycle over the Nibelungenbrucke, the Walhalla Allee and on the signed bike path "Tour the Baroque" to Donaustauf where we can see the famous Walhalla the "Tempel der deutschen Ehre". We continue the tour on the Danube-embankment and reach the first stage's destination in Straubing which is famous for its baroque houses.
Overnight in Straubing.
Day 8: Straubing - Deggendorf (25 miles/40km)
Today we cycle through the flat Danube valley via Oberaltaich to Metten. In Metten we should visit the Benedictine monastery with its library and the historic baroque church. We continue the tour to Deggendorf.
Overnight in Deggendorf.
Day 9: Deggendorf - Passau (37 miles/60km)
We cycle again on the "Tour de Baroque" via Niederaltaich which is one of the oldest Benedictine monasteries of Bavaria to the small village Winzer. After Osterhofen we reach Aldersbach. The Cistercian church there is one of the most beautiful churches in Bavaria. We follow the left Danube-side to the hydroelectric power plant Kachlet. After crossing the Danube we come to the last destination of the tour, the historic baroque city Passau which is situated between the three rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz.
Overnight in Passau.
Day 10: Passau
Individual departure or extra nights.
Fridays and Saturdays: Apr 20-Sep 15, 2012
2013 dates
Fridays and Saturdays: Apr 19- Sep 21, 2013
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All accommodations are in carefully selected hotels and guest houses (3-star or 4-star), and all rooms have private bathrooms.
Interested in visiting other cities or areas near the start or end of your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about extending your trip.
All accommodations are in carefully selected hotels and guest houses (3-star or 4-star), and all rooms have private bathrooms.
Interested in visiting other cities or areas near the start or end of your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about extending your trip.
Bikes available for rent are 21-speed hybrid touring bikes in both men's, women's, and unisex frames. Please note that the tour company is gradually changing their fleet to be mostly unisex bikes. Upon request, 7-speed hybrid touring bikes with back pedal brakes are available as well.
Bike rental equipment includes a repair kit and saddle bags.
Bikes available for rent are 21-speed hybrid touring bikes in both men's, women's, and unisex frames. Please note that the tour company is gradually changing their fleet to be mostly unisex bikes. Upon request, 7-speed hybrid touring bikes with back pedal brakes are available as well.
Bike rental equipment includes a repair kit and saddle bags.
Most of the roads on this tour are asphalt and flat. The average daily distance is generally less than 18 miles (30 km).
The tour is rated Leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
Most of the roads on this tour are asphalt and flat. The average daily distance is generally less than 18 miles (30 km).
The tour is rated Leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
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Germany's fairytale castles, romantic villages and bustling cities are surrounded by a wealth of pristine natural landscapes. Only a unified nation since 1990, Germany now boasts Europe's largest economy and second most populous nation. Within its unified boundaries, Germany remains a nation of diversity. Northern Germany’s coastal terrain along the Baltic Sea includes Hamburg, a harbor city of canals and waterways. Southern Germany's Bavaria region, known as "the green roof of Germany," features snow-tipped Alps, the Black Forest, Neuschwanstein Castle and the historic, picturesque city of Munich. Cruise the Rhine River through the western regions and visit Cologne's famous Gothic Cathedral built in 1248. Experience the arts, fashion and music in the capital, Berlin, and see the revitalized city of Dresden destroyed during World War II.
More on bicycling in Germany >
Germany's fairytale castles, romantic villages and bustling cities are surrounded by a wealth of pristine natural landscapes. Only a unified nation since 1990, Germany now boasts Europe's largest economy and second most populous nation. Within its unified boundaries, Germany remains a nation of diversity. Northern Germany’s coastal terrain along the Baltic Sea includes Hamburg, a harbor city of canals and waterways. Southern Germany's Bavaria region, known as "the green roof of Germany," features snow-tipped Alps, the Black Forest, Neuschwanstein Castle and the historic, picturesque city of Munich. Cruise the Rhine River through the western regions and visit Cologne's famous Gothic Cathedral built in 1248. Experience the arts, fashion and music in the capital, Berlin, and see the revitalized city of Dresden destroyed during World War II.
More on bicycling in Germany >
You will find a wide range of tours in Austria and Europe. Apart from the tours we organize, we are also in cooperation with other local tour operators. Therefore, we can provide you cycle tours in Austria but also very interesting tours through Europe including Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Hungary, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Portugal, Belgium, Great Britain, and Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania
Austria Radreisen has been in business for 25 years, and offer many types of tours.
Many people enjoy travelling on their own, and would enjoy the self-guided tours. All the accommodations and transportation of luggage is arranged by us. You will get detailed travelling documents so that you will not have problems to find your way.
We also offer guided tours. You cycle within a group of 10 - 20 people and 2 tour guides (one tour guide by bike and the other as bus driver) by your side. Your tour guide can show you the most interesting places on the way and and will also take care of your bike in case you'll encounter any problems. The support van not only transports your luggage, but if you become tired, you can ride in the support van.
For sporty bikers we also offer mountain bike-tours in very beautiful and interesting mountainbike-regions. Your daily bike trips are characterized by partly unspoiled nature and you can relax in biker-friendly accommodations. You will get detailed travelling documents including up to date maps.
Our best recommendation are our clients!
As we all know a cycle tour gives pleasure, offers relaxation and mediates culture. Therefore, we have specialized in cycle tours. With our longtime experience we know exactly what the cycling tourist requires.
You will find a wide range of tours in Austria and Europe. Apart from the tours we organize, we are also in cooperation with other local tour operators. Therefore, we can provide you cycle tours in Austria but also very interesting tours through Europe including Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Hungary, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Portugal, Belgium, Great Britain, and Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania
Austria Radreisen has been in business for 25 years, and offer many types of tours.
Many people enjoy travelling on their own, and would enjoy the self-guided tours. All the accommodations and transportation of luggage is arranged by us. You will get detailed travelling documents so that you will not have problems to find your way.
We also offer guided tours. You cycle within a group of 10 - 20 people and 2 tour guides (one tour guide by bike and the other as bus driver) by your side. Your tour guide can show you the most interesting places on the way and and will also take care of your bike in case you'll encounter any problems. The support van not only transports your luggage, but if you become tired, you can ride in the support van.
For sporty bikers we also offer mountain bike-tours in very beautiful and interesting mountainbike-regions. Your daily bike trips are characterized by partly unspoiled nature and you can relax in biker-friendly accommodations. You will get detailed travelling documents including up to date maps.
Our best recommendation are our clients!
As we all know a cycle tour gives pleasure, offers relaxation and mediates culture. Therefore, we have specialized in cycle tours. With our longtime experience we know exactly what the cycling tourist requires.
Cancellation and booking changes made by customers:
If you want to cancel the tour, you have to inform us immediately. The cancellation is without any form.
Cancellation costs:
Some tours have other conditions (see point 5). In the case that you want changes (concerning the date of travel resp. the category), we are entitled up to 28 days before arrival to charge Euro 52, per booking. Later changes (if possible) can only be made by canceling the journey contract in consideration of the terms of cancellation and booking again at the same time.
Booking/payment of the travel price:
The registration takes place due to the tour descriptions in our catalogue/homepage. Your booking must be in writing (this includes registration by fax or online), and our booking form should be used. After receiving the confirmation/invoice of your booking, a deposit of 10 % of the total amount per person (+ costs for insurances and flights) is payable immediately. The remaining sum is payable two weeks before the date of travel. Then you receive the traveling documents (sometimes a part of the documents will be provided on-site at the beginning of the tour, detailed information on the invoice).
Services:
The travel price is per person on base double room. Single travelers have the possibility to book a single room (with a surcharge, see the particular single supplement). Because of the limited number of single rooms in some hotels, sometimes simpler rooms resp. accommodation in another hotel or private pension have to be accepted. Service scale: The service descriptions of the particular tour in our for the journey date present AUSTRIA RADREISEN catalogue/homepage are operatively.
The stated day destinations are the most booked villages. We have to assume your consent to evacuate you in a particular case into the surroundings of the stated villages (without reduction).
We can grant a child reduction of 25 % on the lump price for children until 13 years (inclusive), if they are accommodated in the room of the parents (3-bedded or 4-bedded-room)
Liability:
We are liable within the framework of the obligation to exercise diligence of a merchant for the trueness of all stated services at the time of printing our catalogue, for the proper selection and mediation of the service carriers (hotels, transport companies) and a faithful journey preparation and processing. We are not responsible if included sightseeing is not possible because of uncontrollable reasons (refurbishing, barriers, construction work).
Participation in the booked cycle tour is at your own risk. It is up to you to decide if you are physically fit enough for the cycle tour. You are responsible for the observation of traffic regulations. The carriage terms of transport companies are valid. Our liability is limited on the triple travel price in case of claims of damages for unlawful conduct, which were not caused intentionally or with gross negligence by us or as far as we are alone responsible because of the blame of one of our service carriers.
As a basic principle not used services will not be refunded. Each client is responsible for all passport and visa requirements and all customs and health regulations.
The participation of minors is only possible in attendance of a legal guardian.
If we have to cancel a tour because of uncontrollable reasons (act of God, strikes) we will refund already made payments to us back to the client. We have the right to cancel a tour until 21 days before starting date, if the minimum number of participants (8 persons) is not reached. In this case we will inform you immediately and we will refund already made payments to us back to the client. Further claims do not exist.
Cycle tours in cooperation with a local tour operator:
For these tours sometimes-special terms are valid (cancellation, insurance, services, child reduction). Please do also refer to the service block of the particular tour. Detailed information available on request.
Cancellation and booking changes made by customers:
If you want to cancel the tour, you have to inform us immediately. The cancellation is without any form.
Cancellation costs:
Some tours have other conditions (see point 5). In the case that you want changes (concerning the date of travel resp. the category), we are entitled up to 28 days before arrival to charge Euro 52, per booking. Later changes (if possible) can only be made by canceling the journey contract in consideration of the terms of cancellation and booking again at the same time.
Booking/payment of the travel price:
The registration takes place due to the tour descriptions in our catalogue/homepage. Your booking must be in writing (this includes registration by fax or online), and our booking form should be used. After receiving the confirmation/invoice of your booking, a deposit of 10 % of the total amount per person (+ costs for insurances and flights) is payable immediately. The remaining sum is payable two weeks before the date of travel. Then you receive the traveling documents (sometimes a part of the documents will be provided on-site at the beginning of the tour, detailed information on the invoice).
Services:
The travel price is per person on base double room. Single travelers have the possibility to book a single room (with a surcharge, see the particular single supplement). Because of the limited number of single rooms in some hotels, sometimes simpler rooms resp. accommodation in another hotel or private pension have to be accepted. Service scale: The service descriptions of the particular tour in our for the journey date present AUSTRIA RADREISEN catalogue/homepage are operatively.
The stated day destinations are the most booked villages. We have to assume your consent to evacuate you in a particular case into the surroundings of the stated villages (without reduction).
We can grant a child reduction of 25 % on the lump price for children until 13 years (inclusive), if they are accommodated in the room of the parents (3-bedded or 4-bedded-room)
Liability:
We are liable within the framework of the obligation to exercise diligence of a merchant for the trueness of all stated services at the time of printing our catalogue, for the proper selection and mediation of the service carriers (hotels, transport companies) and a faithful journey preparation and processing. We are not responsible if included sightseeing is not possible because of uncontrollable reasons (refurbishing, barriers, construction work).
Participation in the booked cycle tour is at your own risk. It is up to you to decide if you are physically fit enough for the cycle tour. You are responsible for the observation of traffic regulations. The carriage terms of transport companies are valid. Our liability is limited on the triple travel price in case of claims of damages for unlawful conduct, which were not caused intentionally or with gross negligence by us or as far as we are alone responsible because of the blame of one of our service carriers.
As a basic principle not used services will not be refunded. Each client is responsible for all passport and visa requirements and all customs and health regulations.
The participation of minors is only possible in attendance of a legal guardian.
If we have to cancel a tour because of uncontrollable reasons (act of God, strikes) we will refund already made payments to us back to the client. We have the right to cancel a tour until 21 days before starting date, if the minimum number of participants (8 persons) is not reached. In this case we will inform you immediately and we will refund already made payments to us back to the client. Further claims do not exist.
Cycle tours in cooperation with a local tour operator:
For these tours sometimes-special terms are valid (cancellation, insurance, services, child reduction). Please do also refer to the service block of the particular tour. Detailed information available on request.
