Danube cycle path by boat & bike

The Danube cycle path by boat & bike - this popular tour lets you enjoy the straightforward cycle paths along the shores of the Danube in an intensive but comfortable manner. The wild and romantic Danube valley, the charming Wachau region, the rough Strudengau - magnificent castles and monasteries and the pulsating life in two cities well worth visiting - Linz and Vienna - offer an unforgettable holiday experience. This boat and bike tour is straightforward and easily cyclable, even for inexperienced cyclists - if you don’t feel like riding your bike, just stay aboard the MS Prinzessin Katharina.

Day 1 Arrival in Engelhartszell
Use the day of your journey to visit the city of Passau, which is only 30 kilometres away. Passau’s historic centre has a very distinct Mediterranean flair about it. Embarkation at 4 pm in Engelhartszell.

Day 2 Engelhartszell-Aschach, 40-43 km/25-27 mi, cruise
Highlights of this stage include Monastery Engelszell and the Schlögener Schlinge, as well as Linz’s exciting night life.

Day 3 Tulln - Vienna-Nussdorf, 32-39 km/20-24 mi
You will be able to enjoy some more of this region’s beautiful forests and nature, before you are greeted by the charming metropolis of Vienna, full of Austro-Hungarian imperial history.

Day 4 Discover Vienna, night cruise
How about booking “Vienna by bike” or an operetta concert? There are several optional activities you can book. Or, why not explore Vienna by yourself?

Day 5 Krems - Melk, approx. 37 km/23 mi, cruise
You will see a series of charmingly strung together villages, where the Wachau and Nibelungengau regions meet, Melk abbey towers over the town. Consider purchasing some jam or wine directly from their respective producers.

Day 6 Melk - Grein, 51 km/32 mi, cruise
The Strudengau was once feared for its currents, now. The oldest residential castle in Austria, Greinburg Castle, is well worth a visit.

Day 7 Grein -Mauthausen, 36-40 km/22-25 mi, night cruise
The Machland is both vast and friendly. Optional: visit the Concentration Camp memorial.

Day 8 Disembarkation and departure
You will arrive in Engelhartszell at around 09:00 am, when this tour on the Danube cycle path by boat & bike terminates.

Here are the details on MS Prinzessin Katharina.

Included in "Danube cycle path by boat & bike":

• 7 nights aboard in your chosen category
• 7x breakfast
• 6x packed lunches
• 7x dinner, three-course meal, excl. beverages
• afternoon coffee and cake served daily
• welcome drink
• farewell gala dinner
• goodbye cocktail
• cabins are cleaned daily
• bed linen and towels supplied
• english speaking on-board tour operators
• bike tours are introduced and discussed daily
• detailed travel documents in english
• GPS tracks
• passenger-, harbour- and lock dutie
• optional rental bike
• optional event tickets and guided tours, bookable aboard

Accomodation:

• outside cabins, approx. 11 sqm (118 sq ft), with ensuite WC and shower
• single beds with level access
• individually adjustable air conditioning
• upper deck cabins with french balcony
• main deck cabins with non opening panoramic windows
• 1 upper deck cabin offer a third bed for 3rd person (max. 80 kg/176 lbs)
• eco cabins: during sailing and manoeuvres the engine sounds can be more audible here

Rental bicycles:

• We offer comfortable unisex-bikes with 7-speed gearboxes and coaster brakes or freewheel systems, equipped with a bike bag and a bike lock. We also offer e-bikes if desired.
• If you choose to wear a helmet, we recommend using your own due to the variety of head sizes and shapes and for hygienic reasons.

Travel time 2026:

• Arrival on saturdays
  18.04.* + 02.05. + 16.05. + 30.05. + 06.06.
  20.06. + 04.07. +  11.07. + 18.07. + 08.08.
  15.08. + 22.08. + 12.09. + 26.09.
  *150 € discount p.p.
• Minimum number of participants: 80
  This tour can be cancelled by the provider up to 3 weeks prior to its commencement. If this is the case, we will strive to supply our customers with an equivalent offer.

Prices:

All prices are per person.

• booking code "Danube cycle path by boat & bike":
  RS-PWK-7M
• how you can save some money
• cancellation fee

The booking process

Arrival to "Danube cycle path by boat & bike":

• Parking in Engelhartszell:
  - 65 €, fenced-in outdoor area, directly at the harbour, within walking distance of the berth
  - 85 €, roofed car park, directly at the harbour, within walking distance of the berth
  + 20 € for an XL pitch
  Information on how to register for parking is included in your travel documents

• Arrival in Engelhartszell via train:
  Passau main station
  by bus no. 670 to Engelhartszell, duration approx. 40 min, price per person: approx. 9 €
  Alternatively from the main station: Taxi, costs approx. 40 €

• Arrival at Munich airport:
  Distance to Passau approx. 160 km,
  Very good train connection, 1x change, duration approx. 2.5 hours, price train per person: approx. 32 € 
  from Passau main station continue by bus no. 670 or taxi. 
  Car hire one way per vehicle: approx. 250-300 €

Personal bikes:
In principle, you can bring your own bike along. However, please note that your bike will be loaded on and off the boat twice a day along with several others and therefore slight cosmetic damage to individual bikes cannot be ruled out, which is why we do not take responsibility or liability for such damage. We recommend reserving one the excellent rental bikes we offer.

Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.

Please note:

• As is the case with all boat trips, changes in travel itineraries due to the weather, the rivers’ water levels or technical issues can be undertaken at any time.