Danube, Inn + Ilz and the Bavarian Venice
Passau in the southeast of Germany is located at the Austrian border. Situated at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz, Passau is worldwide known as “The Three Rivers City”. The diocesan town, with its charm and atmosphere, it is one of the most beautiful and imposing cities along the Danube. Immerge into the idyllic scenery along the Austrian Danube Cycle Path, bike on the Inn Cycle Path to the baroque town of Schärding, discover the Bavarian part of the Danube Cycle Path along your way to Vilshofen and enjoy the view over the upper Danube Valley during a ship passage.
Dates 2024:
Arrival: daily
Duration: 5 days
Dates: April 27. – Sept 29.
1st Day: Passau
Individual arrival to Passau. Check in, bike pick-up and travel information handover.
Route 1: Ship ride to Engelhartszell + bike ride in the Danube Loop, approx. 30 km
In the early morning you take the excursion boat to Engelhartszell. You cycle to Schlögen, the gate of the famous Danube loop, where the river makes a turn of 180 degrees. Experience the idyllic scenery along the steep densely wooded hillsides. Highlight: Explore the world-famous Schlögener Blick on a short hike – a breathtaking view is waiting for you. Back on the banks of the Danube, typical taverns attract with regional specialties. From Engelhartszell you will return to Passau by ship.
Route 2 : Inn Cycle Path to the baroque town of Schärding, approx. 33 km
Starting from the „Three River City of Passau“ you bike through the green floodplain along the river Inn. Changing again and again between Austrian and German territory you cycle through dreamy scenery. The old skipper town Wernstein, midst the fertile countryside of the „Sauwald“ region is guarded by two castles: Castle Neuburg and Castle Wernstein. A special scenery can be seen at the Inn narrowness, where you can find various flora. The crowning highlight is the baroque pearl Schärding, which enchants with cultural and culinary specialties.
Route 3: Ancient Bavarians routing to Abbey Engelszell, approx. 54 km
On one of the most famous bike paths – the Danube Cycle Path. Our bike ride leads us through charming nature, passing the castle Obernzell, the „Haus am Strom“– an exhibition center until we reach the one and only Trappist monastery of Austria in Engelhartszell, which you can reach by ferry. You cycle back to Passau on the other river bank.
Route 4: Danube Cycle Path to Monastery Schweiklberg, approx. 50 km
The classical Danube Cycle path leads you through a picturesque narrow valley through the southern extensions of the Bavarian Forest. You are heading to „The Small Three River City Vilshofen“, where the rivers Vilshofen and Wolfach merge into the Danube. The Benedictine monastery Schweiklberg is located high over the city. The herbal liqueur of Schweiklberg is a former medicine which has been used at home, wide spread until Siberia.
5th Day: Passau
Individual departure or extension.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION:
Hotel Atrium**** garni
The hotel welcomes you with a light-flooded winter garden with furniture of noble cherry wood and high-quality granite floor. Located 100m from the northern bank of the Danube away and only a few walking minutes from the pedestrian zone, the old town and the railway station. A hotel bar, garage and spa area with sauna are available for the guests and the hotel offers spacious ensuite rooms with a big bed, hair dryer, safe, Sat-TV and telephone.
Your BICYCLES:
8-/24-speed unisex
E-Bikes
- Quality brand bicycles
- Touring bikes with derailleur
- E-Bikes with internal gear hub
- puncture-proof tires
- 1 waterproofed pannnier bag
- 1 handlebar bag (not on e-Bikes)
- air pump
- Repair-kit + bikelock per room
Rental bike disclaimer
€ 19,-/touring bike
€ 45,-/e-bike
If a traveller rents a bike, he is basically liable for damages and theft. When booking our rental bike disclaimer, we assume liability so that in case of loss or damage to the rental bike (when properly used and secured) no financial responsibility must be paid. Excluded from this are only lost keys, batteries and chargers of e-bikes, as well as damage due to intent or gross negligence.
ARRIVAL INFORMATION:
Parking
- Hotelgarage Hotel Atrium garni approx. € 7,-/day
Train station
- Station: Passau Hauptbahnhof
Busses and Taxis available on site
Airport
- next airport: Munich (MUC)
- 4 nights in rooms of chosen category with private facilities
- Breakfast or 4 x dinner (surcharge)
- 1 x ship ride Passau-Engelhartszell-Passau
- 1 x Three River Sightseeing boat tour in Passau
- Service-Hotline (also accessible on weekends)
- Handlebar bag with maps and information material incl. tour app + GPS data per room
Hotel Atrium****garni | |
Double room | 439,- |
Single room | 608,- |
Local tax payable on spot (approx. € 1 – € 2,5 per person/night)
Discounts additional bed/children
0-5,99 years in parents´bed | -100% |
Further discounts upon request |
Additional bookable
Rental bikes | |
8-/24-Gang | 99,- |
E-Bike | 219,- |
Additional nights incl. breakfast | |
Double room | 74,- |
Single room | 109,- |
Operator: Rad+Reisen
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