Wachau 3-rivers Home-based

Wachau valley

Wachau 3-rivers Home-based

Danube, Kamp + Traisen

Wachau valley

In the heart of Lower Austria

Slovenia knows how to captivate visitors with its originality and beauty. It is an experience you will never forget! Slovenia is the meeting point of the Mediterranean, Pannonian and Dinaric worlds. It offers extremely diverse scenery due to the variety of landscape and all can be managed by bicycle. The tour leads you along seemingly endless sunflower and cornfields. You will find quaint and charming villages and will be amazed by their wonderful, yet simple way of life. Excellent wines and culinary highlights will further enhance this experience.

Dates 2024:

Arrival: Sunday
Duration: 6 days

Dates:
Season 1: April 01.-30. + July 01. – Aug. 31. + Oct. 01.-31.
Season 2: May 01. – June 30. + Sept. 01.-30.

Choose between 2 different categories

Please note, that Rosenburg castle is opening only in May – customers who arrive in April are not able to visit the castle.

1st Day: Krems/Mautern

Individual arrival. Use the day to explore the surroundings and let the day end with a glass of original Wachau wine.

Route 1: Danube cycle path Krems/Mautern – Tulln, approx. 43 km + train ride Tulln-Krems (possible on day 2 only)

Ride the centerpiece of the classical Danube cycle path. Especially the beautiful flower-town of Tulln should not be missed. You can also visit the famous garden fair called “Die Garten Tulln” from April until October. Catch the included train Tulln – Krems (outside the season of Wachaubahn, May 30 – October 31). Included train ticket only valid on day 2, between Apr 01. – May 29.

Route 2: Krems/Mautern – Aggsbach/Aggstein – Melk, approx. 37 km + train ride Emmersdorf – Krems (possible on day 2 only)

After a rich breakfast you start your bike tour. Commencing in Krems you cycle along the Danube cycle path through picturesque villages. In Aggsbach you should not miss to visit the charterhouse. It was founded by Heidenreich Von Maissau in 1380. If you are still fit enough for a steep ascend, you can make your way to the ruins of Aggstein. As you cycle onwards, small wine taverns can be found along the waysides. The imposing monastery of Melk greets you from afar and is, at the same time, today’s final destination. You get back to Krems by train. Included train ticket only valid on day 2, between May 30.-Oct 31.

Route 3: Traisental cycle path St. Pölten – Krems/Mautern, approx. 40 km + train ride Krems – St. Pölten (possible on day 3 only)

In the morning you take the train to St. Pölten, the capital of Lower Austria. Stroll through the baroque city centre and enjoy a coffee in the country’s second oldest pedestrian zone. Visit the town hall square and the cathedral square, both testimonies to a long Roman past. Modern highlights of the city are the Festspielhaus, the Landtagsschiff and the Lower Austrian Provincial Museum. Along the Traisental cycle path you cycle back to the Danube via Herzogenburg, with its impressive Augustinian Canons’ Monastery and Traismauer. The last few kilometres you cycle along the Danube cycle path back to your hotel in Krems/Mautern. Included train ticket only valid on day 3

Route 4: Melk – Spitz – Weißenkirchen – Dürnstein – Krems/Mautern, approx. 37 km + cruise Krems – Melk (possible on day 4 only)

This day starts with a cruise trip to Melk. Take your time to visit the beautiful monastery. We recommend visiting the Venus from Willendorf, going for a walk in the lovely town of Spitz with its “1000-bucket-hill” and exploring the castle and the ruins of Dürnstein. In Dürnstein you will also enjoy a typical Wachau snack (included).

Route 5: Kamptal cycle path Rosenburg – Krems/Mautern, approx. 42 km + train ride Krems – Rosenburg (possible on day 5 only)

A train gets you to Rosenburg in the morning. The correspondent renaissance palace offers, and additionally a beautiful scenery, bird of prey demonstrations. You cycle along the Kamptal cycle path towords Gars am Kamp. The former residency of the Babenberg clan – the ruins of Gars-Thunau, awaits you. You pedal back to Krems and pass through the historic wine town of Langenlois which invites you to have some coffee or tea break in the picturesque old town.

Route 6: Krems/Mautern – Furth – Göttweig – Angern, approx. 25 km

Today you cycle the “Göttweig tour”. Past the wine-towns of Mautern, Furth and Palt you will see different cultures like vineyards, wheat fields and forests as you cycle on to Göttweig Abbey (steep ascend). There are approx. 45 monks living in Göttweig at the moment. Enjoy the view!

Route 7: Day trip to Vienna

If you want to explore a metropolis, you can catch a train from Krems to Vienna (approx. 1 h, not included). Meet the beautiful multicultural, musical city of Vienna between Mozart, Sissi and the St. Stephans Cathedral. Also do not forget to eat the famous Viennese Schnitzel.

Route 8: Day of rest in Krems

This day is dedicated to the wine town Krems. After the wine tasting at the winemakers Krems, you should stroll through this lovely town. In the pedestrian area you will find several shops, which can be useful if you still need souvenirs for your loved ones at home. The Krems Cathedral, the Piaristenkirche as well as the “Steiner Tor” invite you to an expedition. If you do not want to spare physical activity today, you may also want to take a walk in the vineyards.

6th Day: Krems/Mautern

Individual departure.

YOUR ACCOMMODATION:

Steigenberger Hotel + Spa 4* (Cat. Premium)
The location could hardly be any better: the 1,000 year old historic city centre of Krems is only a few minutes from the hotel. At the same time, the Steigenberger Hotel and Spa also offers a magnificent view of the Danube and the surrounding vineyards. All rooms with private facilities, bath robe, minibar, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, safe.

ad vineas Gästehaus Nikolaihof (Cat. Comfort)
All rooms decorated in a friendly style and equipped with classical, oiled beechen furniture, air condition, cable TV, free Wi-Fi and separated toilet and bathroom, invite you to enjoy 4* atmosphere. This guest house also provides a wine- and apricot garden as well as a swimming pond and a playground for kids.

YOUR BICYCLES:

30-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.

YOUR ARRIVAL:

Parking

  • Steigenberger Hotel + Spa: Hotel garage € 15,-/day
  • Gästehaus Nikolaihof: Free parking at the hotel

Train station

  • Station: Krems an der Donau

Airport

  • Next airport: Vienna (VIE)
  • Public transportation and taxis available on site
  • 5 nights in rooms with private facilities
  • Breakfast or 5 x dinner (surcharge, only possible in Cat. Premium)
  • 1x train ride Emmersdorf – Krems incl. bike (May 30 – October 31)
  • 1x train ride Tulln – Krems (April 01. – May 29.) incl. bike
  • 1x ship ride Krems – Melk incl. bike
  • 1x train ride Krems – Rosenburg incl. bike
  • 1x train ride Krems – St. Pölten incl. bike
  • Wine tasting (German language only)
  • Typical Wachau snack
  • Service-Hotline (also accessible on weekends)
  • Handlebar bag with maps and information material per room
Steigenberger Hotel + Spa 4* (Cat. Premium)Season 1Season 2
Double room739,-819,-
Single room889,-969,-
Halfboard219,-219,-
prices in EUR/person
ad vineas Gästehaus Nikolaihof (Cat. Comfort)Season 1Season 2
Double room629,-699,-
Single room789,-859,-
Halfboard
prices in EUR/person

Local tax payable on spot (approx. € 1,- – 2,50,- per person/night)

Discounts additional bed/children

0-6,99 years in DBL with 2 full paying adults-100%
7-11,99 years in DBL with 2 full paying adults-50%
12-14,99 years in DBL with 2 full paying adults-25%
15-99 years in DBL with 2 full paying adults-10%

Additional bookable

Rental bikes
30-speed129,-
E-Bike219,-
Helmet purchase (payable on site)40,-
Additional night (Cat.Premium)
incl. breakfast
Double roomSingle room
Season 1115,-155,-
Season 2119,-159,-
Additional night (Cat.Comfort)
incl. breakfast
Double roomSingle room
Season 1+273,-99,-
prices in EUR/person

Operator: Rad+Reisen

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