Donauradweg von Regensburg nach Wien

Danube Cycle Path from Regensburg to Vienna - based on personal experiences from 2016 and 2017

The Danube Cycle Path is one of the most famous and well-developed cycling routes. Its impressive scenic beauty and well-maintained cycle paths characterize the route.

Additionally, this long-distance cycle route is praised for good signage and is practically worry-free in terms of gastronomy and overnight accommodations. The flat and overall slightly descending route has practically no significant climbs, making it relatively easy even for beginners on multi-day tours.

The Passau-Vienna section is the classic long-distance cycle route and for many represents the start of a long touring career.

I rode the route from Regensburg via Passau to Vienna alone in the summer of 2016 over 3.5 days and can recommend it anytime - a wonderful experience! In 2017, I repeated the tour in a small group.

 

Important waypoints and cumulative distance in km: Regensburg / Stone Bridge 1 -> Donaustauf 11 -> Wörth (leave to the left on the other side of the highway) 29 -> Straubing (leave to the right, other side of the Danube) 50 -> Bogen 59 -> Deggendorf 86 -> Vilshofen 119 -> Passau 140 -> Germany-Austria border 148 -> Jochenstein Lock 168 -> Schlögen Loop 185 -> Aschach 211 -> Linz 237 -> Mauthausen 265 -> Ybbs 320 -> Melk 344 -> Mautern/Krems 378 -> Zwentendorf Nuclear Power Plant 406 -> Tulln 422 -> Vienna, first town sign 447 -> Vienna, St. Stephen's Cathedral/City center 458